Jessie Jensen, PhD, CHES
Family Medicine & Community Health
Biography
Dr. Jensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and a core member of the Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies (INTS). Dr. Jensen’s research focuses on evaluating the equitable impact of tobacco policies and interventions, with particular emphasis on local policies. She received a BS and MS in Health Education and a PhD in Public Health from the University of Florida. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in tobacco regulatory science at Wake Forest School of Medicine. In addition to work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, keeping her plants alive, and cheering for the Florida Gators.
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