Meet the Staff: Jessica Fitchett

Where did you go to high school/college?

I attended Preston High School and, right out of high school, attended Garrett College, where I earned an associate’s degree.
I went back to Garrett College in 2021 and completed the Medical Billing and Coding program.

What was your path to your current job?

I worked at Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. for about 12 years. During that time, I held various positions, which included supervising their transportation department. I applied to the Garrett County Health Department in 2019 for the MA Transportation program. After only working within the program for 5 months, we were told that the program would be going away. Shortly after that, an opportunity arose for the HR position. With a lot of uncertainty and little time to train, 5 years later – here I am!

What is your favorite part of your job or your biggest accomplishment?

My favorite part of my job is meeting the new hires each week, greeting them with a smile, and telling them about the benefits of working here. I believe I can say my biggest accomplishment was navigating COVID-19 after only being in my job position for three months. The drastic changes to the way we worked, creating new and changing current policies, and just navigating a new “normal” were life-changing.

What would staff from other units be surprised to find out about you?

• I worked at the Pentagon in 2008.
• I love dressing up for Halloween, and Christmas is my favorite holiday.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I enjoy being with my family and friends, going to the beach, side-by-side riding, and visiting new places.

What is your favorite quote or advice?

Everyone gets to be young, but not everyone is lucky enough to get old.

Editorial Notes:
Jessica Fitchett is currently serving as the HR Specialist in the Administration Unit at the Garrett County Health Department.
We are incredibly thankful for her tireless contributions to our agency and her service to the people of Garrett County.