Origin story
After 20+ years of rewarding work with the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, it was time for a change…
Change is uncomfortable. We fight it. We push back. Rarely, do we embrace it. But when we do, what happens next is truly amazing. The TED 2023 theme of “possibility” opened so many doors, fueling a desire to contribute to companies, non-profits and individuals, that are seeking to change their part of the world for the better. Motivated by that sense of shared mission, we are excited to be instruments that amplify the impact of purpose-driven organizations.
In order to do this, our family combined forces and talents to launch the Gedney Company. While primarily a vehicle for Jennifer to offer her skills and expertise through consulting, advisory and facilitation services, Gedney Co. is a learning lab for our daughters to take leadership roles in starting this business with an eye towards shaping their future careers.
Amplify your impact
Your business is already filled with smart, talented people aimed at making a difference in the world. Gedney Co. is designed to plug into your ecosystem and provide a boost to productivity and outcomes.
Each engagement is custom built to leverage your strengths and bring forth the best in your people and your ideas. An advisor, a consultant or an extra set of hands, Gedney Co. is your partner when it is time to turn it up to eleven.
About Jennifer
Jennifer Gedney is an accomplished executive leader with expertise in children’s hospitals, supply chain, pharmacy, digital health and disaster preparedness. During her career at Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), she led the nation’s largest pediatric supply, pharmaceutical and equipment program. She has represented children’s hospitals to ensure the sustainable, continuously available and safe production of supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals made specifically for the needs of children and their caregivers.
Jennifer has been an advisor and featured speaker in the pediatric pandemic and disaster preparedness community and participated in advocacy efforts with the FDA, HHS, ASPR and more. She was Board Chair for the Healthcare Supply Chain Association and is on the board for the American Red Cross GKCNM.
Earlier at CHA, she co-led a team that brought together 30 forums dedicated to clinical, operational and executive roles within children’s hospitals including leadership of the Chief Information Officers, Operating Room Directors, Radiology Directors and Supply Chain Management Forums. She successfully launched benchmarking programs for hospital leaders to measure operational effectiveness, staffing and technology adoption. She served on industry-wide committees to develop and promote data standards and increase visibility and transparency.
Prior to joining CHA, Jennifer worked for a multi-media marketing firm, leading website design and interactive campaigns. She leveraged her expertise in the redevelopment of technology platforms at CHA that support revenue management, document management and virtual meetings.
Jennifer earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Rockhurst University and bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Psychology from the University of Kansas. Jennifer, her husband and daughters live in Kansas City and enjoy traveling, art and youth sports. She is part of the TEDxKC planning committee and is volunteers with Heart to Heart International’s disaster response teams.
