Jessica Kirby

Jessica Kirby, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator for the Health Promotion program. Her research focuses on mental health in athletics, women’s sports empowerment, stress management interventions, and physical activity promotion across diverse populations. She is affiliated with the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to health and wellness.

Key research interests include student well-being through peer-led programs, exercise adherence in cardiac patients, and the psychosocial development of aging athletes. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, such as randomized controlled trials for herbal supplements like ashwagandha, and systematic reviews of post-rehabilitation interventions.

Publications highlight themes of social connection in physical activity, empowerment dynamics in women’s sports, and the intersection of gerontology with athletic participation. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to health promotion and sports psychology reflect impactful academic engagement.

Advising and grant activities are not detailed in available texts, but her role as program coordinator suggests active involvement in student mentorship. No lab affiliations are explicitly noted, though collaborations within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences are implied.