Janice Sparks is a public and population health professional and gerontologist with a passion for improving the well-being of individuals and communities. She has extensive experience in program development, health equity, and addressing the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Throughout her career, she has successfully translated policy into practice, strengthened health systems, and developed initiatives that promote population and individual health.

She is skilled in building teams, drafting strategic plans, implementing quality improvement protocols, and fostering partnerships. Her expertise has led to significant achievements, such as reducing hospital readmission rates, creating successful veteran services programs, and securing substantial grant funding.

She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative, currently pursuing CPHQ certification. Her commitment to community health is evident through her active involvement in organizations such as the Houston Health Department Quality Improvement Committee and her past role as the state of Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center state co-Chair.