Jessica Peterson Servaty
About Jessica Peterson Servaty
Jessica Peterson Servaty is a Student Staff member currently working as an Infection Preventionist at Regional Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, since 2019. She is pursuing a master's degree in maternal and child health at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and has a background in epidemiology and biochemistry.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Jessica Peterson Servaty has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health as Student Staff since 2018. In this role, she contributes to various public health initiatives and projects. Her experience at the department spans six years, during which she has gained valuable insights into public health practices and policies.
Current Role as Infection Preventionist
Since 2019, Jessica has worked as an Infection Preventionist at Regional Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. In this position, she focuses on preventing and controlling infections within healthcare settings. Her role involves implementing infection control protocols and educating staff on best practices to ensure patient safety.
Education and Expertise
Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Colorado State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies in 2020. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in maternal and child health at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Previous Experience at CDC and Research Background
Jessica served as an Epidemiologist intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017 for five months. During her internship, she conducted research on Lyme disease knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Prior to her time at the CDC, she worked as a Research Technician at the University of Iowa from 2014 to 2016, where she gained hands-on experience in research methodologies.
Laboratory Skills and Techniques
Jessica has a background in various laboratory techniques, including microbiology, cell culture, and animal handling. Her technical skills support her work in public health and research, allowing her to effectively contribute to projects that require laboratory analysis and data collection.