About Jennifer Stukey

Jennifer Stukey began her career in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in 2003 as a dispensing nurse at an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Anchorage, Alaska. During more than two decades in the field, she advanced through multiple leadership positions and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Jennifer oversees organizational operations, regulatory compliance, licensing and accreditation, and performance-improvement systems that support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Jennifer’s commitment to addiction treatment extends beyond her organization. She served for 12 years as a CARF Program Surveyor, conducting peer reviews of OTPs and supporting national standards for quality and continuous improvement. She has also contributed to the development and expansion of OTP services throughout Alaska, helping increase access to lifesaving treatment in underserved communities. Her work includes supporting the development of the NEST program, a partnership with a local hospital serving mothers and newborns affected by substance use.

Her professional and volunteer leadership positions include serving as Alaska’s representative on the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), President of the Alaska Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AKATOD), Treasurer of the Alaska Society of Addiction Medicine (AKSAM), and a consultant for the Opioid Response Network. Through these roles, she provides leadership, technical assistance, and strategic guidance to strengthen responses to the opioid crisis.

Jennifer’s career reflects an enduring commitment to compassionate care, professional excellence, systemic improvement, and expanding access to effective treatment for individuals, families, and communities affected by opioid use disorder.