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— College of Public Health — Services — Office of Public Health Practice — About Us — Jessica Chávez Thompson, MPH

Jessica Chávez Thompson, MPH

Project Coordinator

Jessica Chávez Thompson, MPH, serves as coordinator of the UNMC Public Health Practice Project. Previously, she was an independent facilitator and community program consultant.

From 2013 to 2019, she worked for CityMatCH, serving as senior project coordinator, then as public relations and communications manager.

Education

Master's of Public Health in Health Promotion, UNMC
Bachelor's. Kinesiology-Health, Iowa State University

Professional Development

Certified in the following technology of participation methods:
- Secrets of Implementation
- Environmental Scanning
- Strategic Planning
- Facilitation Methods

Certified as a host for World Cafe-facilitated conversation.