Jennifer Chubinski

Dr. Jennifer Chubinski serves as Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in Health Services Administration at Xavier University, leveraging her background in economics and public policy to explore non-clinical healthcare systems. Her journey from mathematics to health services reflects a commitment to making healthcare tangible for students.

Her educational path includes:

• Bachelor's degree from Purdue University
• Master's in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University
• Ph.D. from University of Cincinnati

Research focuses on external health determinants—poverty, aging, and implicit bias—and their impact on wellness outside hospital walls. Courses like Introduction to the Healthcare System use aging simulations and poverty exercises to demonstrate systemic complexities, emphasizing experiential learning through internships and real-world scenario training.

Mentorship prioritizes students facing barriers: first-generation learners, full-time workers, parents, and non-native English speakers. Her teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover purpose in health services administration through hands-on simulations addressing societal challenges.