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SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2025
San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, California

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Jenabeth M Ferguson

Vice President, Symposium Director
JD Events

About Jenabeth

Jenabeth, Vice President and Symposium Director at JD Events for the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, brings strategic leadership to event planning and execution. With a focus on the educational program, she curates speaker recruitment and oversees the Advisory Board’s growth, fostering collaboration between leading design firms and prominent health systems. Jenabeth chairs the two annual board meetings. She has served as Master of Ceremonies at the annual event since 2012. Jenabeth also spearheaded the Symposium’s annual raffle, raising over $200k for charitable organizations since 2006.

Healthcare Design Work

Jenabeth’s relationship with the Symposium spans decades. She served as the Registration and Customer Service Manager from 1998 to 2002. In 2005, Jenabeth transitioned to JD Events to lead the Symposium.

Education & Credentials

  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst, BA
  • American Society of Healthcare Engineers, Member

Fun Fact

During most summer evenings, you’ll likely find Jenabeth at a baseball field on Cape Cod. For the past twenty years, she has been a dedicated volunteer for the Bourne Braves of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League. Jenabeth finds joy in witnessing players like Mitch Moreland formerly of the Boston Red Sox and Chad Green of the Toronto Blue Jays progress from being drafted, navigating through the minors, receiving the call-up to the majors, and even competing in the World Series.