Jeremy C. Young

Program Director at PEN America

Jeremy C. Young is a Visiting Faculty member at Harvard Medical School, specializing in behavioral science, public policy, and social marketing. He teaches courses such as Marketing Research and Marketing Strategy, focusing on the intersection of these fields with health and education.2

In addition to his role at Harvard, Young has a background in higher education and nonprofit leadership. He has served as an Assistant Professor of History at Utah Tech University, where he taught U.S. and European history and directed initiatives to enhance political engagement among students.1 His experience also includes program management and advocacy work within the nonprofit sector, notably as the Program Director for PEN America, where he focuses on higher education policy.1 3

Young's professional journey reflects a commitment to education, advocacy, and research, making him a notable figure in both academic and nonprofit realms.

Experience

Program Director, Freedom to Learn at PEN America since May 2023

Senior Manager of Free Expression and Education at PEN America, Interim Executive Director at Coalition for Responsible Home Education, Communications and Marketing Manager at American Historical Association

Education

Ph.D. in 20th-Century U.S. History from Indiana University Bloomington, M.A. in 20th-Century U.S. History from Indiana University Bloomington, B.A. in History and Music from St. Mary's College of Maryland