Jennifer A. Wong, Mph
About Jennifer A. Wong, Mph
Jennifer A. Wong, MPH, is a Senior Program Coordinator at NYU Langone Health, focusing on health equity initiatives and community-based research to address health disparities among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.
Senior Program Coordinator at NYU Langone Health
Jennifer A. Wong has been serving as a Senior Program Coordinator at NYU Langone Health since 2018. Her responsibilities include coordinating various programs within the NYU Center for Asian American Health, part of the NIH-funded Specialized Center of Excellence. Jennifer's role involves working closely with community-based research to address health disparities among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. Her work is aligned with the Department of Population Health's focus on health equity initiatives in New York, NY.
Manager of Curriculum Development at National Council for Behavioral Health
From 2016 to 2018, Jennifer A. Wong worked as the Manager of Curriculum Development for Mental Health First Aid at the National Council for Behavioral Health in Washington, DC. During this period, Jennifer was responsible for developing training materials and curricula aimed at improving mental health literacy and first aid skills among community members and professionals. Her contributions were influential in promoting mental health awareness and education across various demographics.
Educational Background and Degrees
Jennifer A. Wong holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She earned her A.B. degree from Bryn Mawr College, attending from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, Jennifer spent a year at the University of Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2009. Her extensive education has provided her with a solid foundation in public health, policy, and health dissemination.
Early Career and Internship Experience
Jennifer A. Wong began her career with a range of internships that helped shape her expertise in public health and program coordination. In 2015, she interned at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as an Intergovernmental Affairs Policy Intern, at Gouverneur Health as a Pediatric Health Education Intern, at NYU School of Medicine as a Health Dissemination Intern, and at the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families as a Health Policy Associate. She also interned at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. as Assistant Manager of Global Education for the Origins brand from 2012 to 2014.
Professional Experience in Content Development and Health Education
Prior to her current roles, Jennifer A. Wong accumulated substantial experience in content development and health education. From 2009 to 2012, she served as a Senior Content Developer at ClearPoint in Hoboken, NJ. Later, she transitioned to an Assistant Manager role at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., working from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she was involved with the Chinese-American Planning Council as a Special Events Intern in 2008.