Jennifer King

Dr. Jennifer King is an Assistant Professor at Kent State University's Center for Public Policy & Health and coordinates the Healthy Communities Research Institute. Her public health research examines food insecurity interventions, stigma reduction strategies, and policy development for vulnerable populations, particularly college students.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Public Health from Kent State University
• M.S. in Food & Nutrition from Bowling Green State University
• B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics from Kent State University

Research focuses on:

• Basic needs insecurity in higher education
• Stigma associated with resource access
• Community nutrition policy implementation
• Strategic prevention frameworks

As coordinator of a $1.5M prevention grant, Dr. King develops evidence-based interventions for community health improvement. Her publications analyze food assistance predictors and policy implementation tools.

Professional interests include dismantling stigmas surrounding vulnerability and promoting equitable access to resources.