Dr Jacqueline Kerr
About Dr Jacqueline Kerr
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr serves as the Head of Behavior Science at The Huuman Group™ and has over 30,000 citations of her research. She has contributed significantly to community leadership programs and secured substantial federal funding for social impact research.
Work at The Huuman Group™
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr serves as the Head of Behavior Science at The Huuman Group™ since 2022. In this role, she focuses on applying behavior science principles to enhance organizational effectiveness and community engagement. Her leadership has contributed to the development of programs aimed at fostering leadership skills among community leaders.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Community-based Behavior Change from the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She also earned a Master's degree in Exercise and Health from the University of Bristol, completing her studies from 1996 to 1998. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in behavior science and public health.
Background
Prior to her current roles, Dr. Kerr was a Professor at UC San Diego Health from 2009 to 2019. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark since 2016. Her experience includes supporting academic leaders in securing significant federal funding for social impact research, totaling over $79 million.
Achievements
Dr. Kerr's research has been cited in scientific publications over 30,000 times, reflecting her influence in the field of behavior science. She has developed community leadership programs that have demonstrated substantial returns on investment, including a 604% return for a nursing leadership program and a 450% return from a community leadership program tested in randomized control trials. Additionally, her podcast has garnered over 35,000 downloads.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr is an active keynote speaker, currently associated with KeyNote - Women Speakers Directory since 2022. She has also participated as a TEDx speaker at TEDxMcMasterU in 2022, where her talk has been viewed over 26,000 times. She has supported leaders from various organizations, enhancing her visibility and impact in the field.