Yvonne Jonk

Yvonne Jonk is an Associate Research Professor and Deputy Director of the Maine Rural Health Research Center at the Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine. Her work focuses on public health, rural healthcare systems, and health policy.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota
• MS, Colorado State University
• BS, North Dakota State University

Research Interests: Dr. Jonk's research emphasizes rural health disparities, healthcare access in underserved areas, and policy interventions to improve population health outcomes. She leads projects analyzing rural healthcare workforce challenges and telemedicine adoption strategies.

Professional Activities: As Deputy Director of the Maine Rural Health Research Center, she collaborates with policymakers to translate research into actionable health initiatives. Her work bridges academic research and practical healthcare delivery in rural communities.