Jessica Meendering

Jessica Meendering is a Professor and Academic Director within the School of Health and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University. She serves as the program director for the undergraduate Exercise Science program and faculty advisor for the Exercise Science Club. Her teaching spans both undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Nutrition and Exercise Science programs. Dr. Meendering’s research focuses on physical activity promotion through policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives, emphasizing school wellness coalitions, policy implementation, and community collaboration.

Her work aligns with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model to foster stakeholder engagement and improve community awareness. She is located in Wagner Hall 405, with the mailing address: Wagner Hall 405, School of Health and Human Sciences-Box 2275A, Brookings, SD 57007.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. No advising details beyond club advising are listed, and no specific laboratories or teams are associated with her role.