Christopher Jones

Senior Fellow and Vice President for Healthcare Policy

Christopher, formerly the Commissioner for ND Health and Human Services, led the integration of the state’s Departments of Human Services and Health under Governor Doug Burgum’s leadership. With approximately 19 years in corporate healthcare, primarily in strategy and business development roles, Christopher’s transition to Cicero was driven by the realization of how poor state and federal policies impact healthcare costs and transparency. Based in Bismarck, ND, he is motivated to advocate for truthful policy implementation to improve individuals’ access to affordable healthcare. Christopher’s policy work includes transforming reimbursement models in long-term care, expanding behavioral health services, and improving access to quality early childhood experiences. A Minnesota native raised in Indiana and North Dakota, Christopher holds degrees from Concordia College and the University of St. Thomas. He’s an amateur professional cyclist and a father of three.