Jennifer Hodgson

Jennifer Hodgson is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Program Director for the Public Health Science program at the Universities at Shady Grove. She has been affiliated with the School of Public Health since 2010, overseeing undergraduate and graduate programs, teaching, and advising future public health professionals.

Education:

• Ed.D., Educational Leadership (Higher Education Leadership), Frostburg State University
• MPH, Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland
• B.S., Community Health, University of Maryland

Research Interests: Focuses on public health education, policy analysis (e.g., access to vaccinations), and leadership in higher education. Her work bridges academic program development and real-world public health challenges.

Awards & Honors:

• Universities at Shady Grove Outstanding Academic Program Leadership Award (2023)
• Teaching Excellence Award (2017) and School Spirit Award (2016-2017)
• UMD Outstanding Academic Advisor Award (2011)

Advising & Professional Experience: Advises students while maintaining roles as a former Undergraduate Program Director. Previously worked as a policy analyst contractor for SAMHSA and a research organization addressing vaccination access issues.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Public Health Science program at Universities at Shady Grove, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in public health education and practice.