Jessica Escareno

Dr. Jessica Escareno is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Leadership and Analytics at the University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a PhD in Health Systems Policy and Management from the University of Memphis, where her dissertation investigated organizational factors affecting mammography follow-up rates using systems approaches.

Her research focuses on healthcare access disparities, community engagement, and public health outreach, particularly in underserved communities. Current projects include COVID-19 outreach in Northeast Texas communities, public health social media strategies, and healthcare dynamics involving adults with autistic siblings.

With a professional background observing healthcare challenges in underserved border communities, Escareno's work bridges healthcare resources with community needs. She applies systems thinking to analyze market and organizational factors affecting healthcare quality and accessibility.