Jennie Jester, PhD
Primary Appointment
Associate Research Scientist
School of Social Work
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Mental health, violence, and quantitative evaluation of community interventions
Jennie Jester’s global health focus centers on mental health—including anxiety and depression—and how these conditions relate to experiences of violence. Her interests in global health equity align with the Center’s themes of empowering women, strengthening systems for health, and addressing social and environmental determinants of health. Jester’s research includes quantitative evaluation of a collaborative program in Nairobi assessing the effects of healing circles and financial literacy support for mothers, with the goal of improving well-being and reducing harms associated with violence.
Contact Information
jjester@umich.eduCountry Focus
Kenya
United States
Thematic Priorities
Empowering women
Social and environmental determinants of health
Strengthening health systems
Health Equity Focus
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Health Condition Focus
Mental and behavioral health
Population Focus
Women
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