Jennifer Dickey
About Jennifer Dickey
Jennifer Dickey is a researcher at Mathematica, specializing in health and wellbeing initiatives. She has extensive experience in social determinants of health, program evaluations, and cross-sector collaborations, with a background in various health and social service organizations.
Current Role at Mathematica
Jennifer Dickey currently serves as a Researcher at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she focuses on fostering cross-sector collaborations aimed at enhancing health and wellbeing for all. She has contributed to significant projects related to Medicaid managed care and the implementation of the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) model. Her work involves engaging with various health and social service stakeholders to develop effective programs and policies.
Previous Experience in Research and Social Services
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Dickey worked as an Analyst at Mathematica from 2018 to 2022. She has also held various positions in the Greater St. Louis Area, including a Master's Research Fellow at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis from 2015 to 2018, and as a Quality Improvement Intern at Catholic Charities in 2017. Her experience includes managing research projects, program evaluations, and needs assessments across different organizations.
Educational Background
Jennifer Dickey studied at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Sociology from Franklin & Marshall College, completed in 2014. Her educational background includes studies in Public Health Education and Promotion, as well as Political Science and Government at international institutions.
Internships and Practicum Experience
Throughout her career, Jennifer Dickey has gained valuable experience through various internships and practicum roles. She served as a Practicum Student at Better Family Life, Inc. in 2016 and worked as a Community Development Administration Intern for the City of St. Louis in 2016. Additionally, she was a Data and System Analyst Intern at St. Louis Integrated Health Network in 2017. These roles provided her with practical insights into community health and social services.
Focus on Social Determinants of Health
Jennifer Dickey has developed expertise in addressing social determinants of health and empowering communities. Her work emphasizes the importance of creating programs and policies that effectively respond to the needs of diverse populations. She is dedicated to fostering collaborations across sectors to improve health outcomes and enhance community wellbeing.