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Jennifer Kolker is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health. She served as the School's first Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and External Relations from 2013 to 2023 and co-leads the Policy Core of the Urban Health Collaborative. With over 25 years of experience in urban public health, her work bridges academic research and practical public health initiatives, emphasizing health equity and workforce development.
Education:
- MPH in Public Health Policy and Administration, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- BA in English, Rutgers University
Research Interests: Dr. Kolker focuses on urban health systems, public health policy, and practice, particularly in addressing disparities through collaborative partnerships with communities and governments. Her work highlights translating research into actionable public health strategies.
Grants & Collaborations: She has led projects with national and local health organizations, including studies on pandemic response policies (e.g., paid sick leave impacts on vaccination rates) and spatial inequities in healthcare access. Her research emphasizes leveraging data to drive equitable urban health policies.
Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Policy Core of Drexel's Urban Health Collaborative, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to urban health challenges.
