Jessica A. Kulak

Jessica A. Kulak is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies (MS and PhD Programs) in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior at the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions. Her research focuses on substance use, mental health in military familial relationships, and vulnerable populations. She holds a PhD and MPH in Community Health from UB, an MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Rochester, and a BS in Psychology/Health Science from SUNY Brockport.

Education:

• PhD: Community Health and Health Behavior, SUNY Buffalo (20xx)
• MPH: Community Health and Health Behavior, SUNY Buffalo (20xx)
• MS: School and Community Mental Health Counseling, University of Rochester (20xx)
• BS: Psychology and Health Science, SUNY Brockport (20xx)

Research Interests: Dr. Kulak's work addresses substance use patterns in military populations (e.g., reservists, National Guard), cannabis administration modes among youth, tobacco regulatory science, and mental health dynamics in military families. She has explored topics like anti-tobacco message efficacy and recovery capital trajectories in treatment court clients. Her research often bridges public health policy with clinical practice.

Recent Research Themes: Over recent years, her studies have emphasized military reservists' substance use correlates, longitudinal recovery capital analysis, and cannabis use perceptions across diverse populations. She also investigates age-related differences in public health messaging retention.

Affiliations:

• American College Health Association
• American Public Health Association
• College on Problems of Drug Dependence
• Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco

Academic Leadership: As Director of Graduate Studies, she oversees MS/PhD programs and maintains teaching roles in public health education, including maintaining course quality across modalities. Her NRSA Fellowship at the Jacobs School of Medicine and prior teaching appointments at Buffalo State College/SUNY Brockport highlight her academic versatility.