Jennifer Blum
About Jennifer Blum
Jennifer Blum is a Senior Researcher at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in reproductive health research and has held various roles in organizations such as Gynuity Health Projects and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Work at Mathematica
Jennifer Blum has been serving as a Senior Researcher at Mathematica since 2019. In this role, she engages in research projects that focus on public health and reproductive health issues. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of improving public policy and social programs through data-driven research and analysis.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Before joining Mathematica, Jennifer Blum held several significant positions in public health. She worked as a Senior Program Coordinator at Gynuity Health Projects from 2005 to 2013, where she managed a large portfolio of postpartum hemorrhage research funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Additionally, she served as a Program Officer at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation from 2013 to 2015, contributing to the development of a monitoring, learning, and evaluation strategy for the Population and Reproductive Health program.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Blum earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 1998 to 2000. She also holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in French Literature and Political Science from the University of California San Diego, which she completed from 1988 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and reproductive health research.
Research Contributions and Publications
Jennifer Blum has authored several papers that have influenced changes in the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines Lists and the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) guidelines. Her research efforts reflect her commitment to advancing reproductive health and improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Advisory Roles and Collaborations
Jennifer Blum actively participates on various advisory committees related to reproductive health. She co-led a working group within the new and underutilized reproductive health technologies caucus of the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she partnered with the program-related investments program at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, further demonstrating her collaborative approach to public health initiatives.