Jennifer Haley
About Jennifer Haley
Jennifer Haley is a Senior Research Associate at the Health Policy Center of The Urban Institute, where she has worked since 1999. She specializes in health policy research, focusing on Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, access to safety nets for immigrant families, and vaccine equity.
Work at Urban Institute
Jennifer Haley has served as a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute's Health Policy Center since 1999. In this role, she leads the American Community Survey Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Eligibility Simulation Model. Her work focuses on assessing challenges faced by children in immigrant families when accessing safety net programs. Haley conducts research aimed at promoting continuous coverage during the postpartum period, contributing to the understanding of health policy impacts on vulnerable populations.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Jennifer Haley worked as a Research Assistant at NERA Economic Consulting from 1998 to 1999. She also served as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Sociology at Temple University from 1997 to 1999. These roles provided her with foundational experience in research and education, which she has built upon throughout her career in health policy.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Haley holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from Temple University, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Oglethorpe University, completing her degree from 1993 to 1997. Her academic background supports her expertise in health policy research, particularly in areas related to Medicaid, CHIP, and health equity.
Research Contributions
Haley has authored peer-reviewed papers published in notable journals, including Academic Pediatrics, the American Journal of Public Health, Health Affairs, Health Care Financing Review, Inquiry, and Pediatrics. Her research contributions focus on critical issues such as health coverage for postpartum women and vaccine equity, reflecting her commitment to addressing health disparities.
Community Engagement
Jennifer Haley is involved in initiatives that support community-based organizations in advancing vaccine equity. Her work emphasizes the importance of equitable access to healthcare resources, particularly for marginalized populations, and demonstrates her dedication to improving public health outcomes.