Jill Beaver, PhD
About Jill Beaver, PhD
Jill Beaver, PhD, is a Health Science Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in health science policy, program evaluation, and science education, with previous roles at the American Institutes for Research and Florida International University.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Jill Beaver serves as a Health Science Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and analysis of health science policies. Her work involves engaging in scientific program evaluation to enhance the effectiveness of these policies. Jill's role also includes contributing to strategic planning initiatives that integrate science policy with legislative activities.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to her current position, Jill Beaver worked at the National Institutes of Health as a Health Scientist and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she focused on scientific program evaluation and contributed to health science policy development. Her experience at NIH has helped shape her expertise in science policy communications.
Work Experience at American Institutes for Research
Jill Beaver was employed at the American Institutes for Research as a Test Developer from 2016 to 2017. During her nine-month tenure in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she contributed to the development of assessments and evaluations that support educational and health initiatives.
Educational Background
Jill Beaver earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from Florida International University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching (Secondary Science Education) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed in 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the same institution in 2006.
Teaching Experience
Before her roles in health science and policy, Jill Beaver worked as a Science Teacher for the Wake County Public School System from 2007 to 2012. This five-year experience in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area provided her with a strong foundation in science education, which she later applied in her academic and policy-related roles.