Jessica Watterson

Jessica Watterson is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in health policy, public health, and research.

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Policy, a Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management, and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley School of Public Health and New York University.

Jessica has held various roles in academic and research organizations, including serving as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, Lecturer at University of California, Berkeley, Researcher at Center for Healthcare Organizational and Innovation Research (CHOIR), and Senior Design Researcher at IDEO.

Her professional journey also includes experiences as a Project Director at Venture Strategies for Health and Development, Coordinator for Human Resources for Health at World Health Organization, Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellow at Samoa Ministry of Health, Consultant at Oxfam, and Public Health Advisor at Emmunify.

Jessica's expertise extends to training and education roles such as Graduate Student Instructor at Bixby Center for Population, Health and Sustainability, Public Health Policy Graduate Leader at Samoa Ministry of Health, and Graduate Student Assistant at UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership.

Furthermore, she has contributed to community health initiatives as a Health Educator at Children Resolution and Women Learning and as an AmeriCorps Member at San Francisco Department of Public Health.

Jessica's early professional experiences include roles such as Public Events Intern at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Research Assistant at NYU Langone Medical Center.

With a wealth of experience across academia, research, public health, and health policy, Jessica Watterson brings a unique perspective and valuable expertise to the field.

Her commitment to improving healthcare systems and promoting public health is evident through her extensive involvement in various impactful organizations and projects.