Jennifer Russ, MPA
Evidence Analyst

Jennifer Russ holds a Master’s degree in Public Affairs from University of Wisconsin’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, where she focused on health policy and social policy. She is particularly interested in behavioral health and issues related to poverty. Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to graduate school, she worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis teacher, using the principles of behavior, learning, and motivation to teach young autistic children. She currently works as an Evidence Analyst at the Population Health Institute on the What Works for Health Database, a research and translation effort that was initially developed with funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin. This database aims to provide community leaders, coalitions, and others with promising strategies to respond effectively to their health priorities. The database summarizes research from reviews, journal articles, reports, and non-partisan experts, rating the effectiveness of policies and programs that affect health behaviors, social & economic factors, the physical environment, and clinical care.

Contact Information

Jennifer Russ
UW Population Health Institute
610 Walnut Street, 532 WARF
Madison, WI 53726

Email: jennifer.russ@match.wisc.edu