Josh Jorgensen

Josh Jorgensen joined the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) staff in 2020. He previously served as legislative aide for U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). In this role, he worked extensively on rural health care policy. This work included Indian Health Service reform, telehealth advancement and the creation of a ready reserve within the United State Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Previously, Mr. Jorgensen worked at the American Enterprise Institute assisting the external affairs department. Mr. Joregensen earned a bachelor’s degree in both journalism and political science from the University of South Dakota.