Jessica Whiteley
About Jessica Whiteley
Jessica Whiteley serves as the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech, she has held various academic positions and has extensive experience in research and teaching.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Jessica Whiteley serves as the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2021. In addition to her administrative role, she is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, a position she has maintained since 2012. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing academic programs and initiatives within the college.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Whiteley earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2002. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Bates College, studying there from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in exercise and health sciences.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles at UMass Boston, Jessica Whiteley held various positions in academia and research. She worked as an Assistant Professor in Exercise and Health Sciences at UMass Boston from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Chair of the Department of Exercise and Health Sciences from 2016 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Tech, as well as an internship at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Research and Academic Contributions
Jessica Whiteley's academic contributions include her involvement in research within the field of exercise and health sciences. Her role as Associate Dean for Research at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, which she has held since 2019, emphasizes her commitment to advancing research initiatives. Her previous experience as a Research Assistant at Butler Hospital further complements her research background.