Dr. Jenna Van Draanen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jenna van Draanen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health and the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing. She has conducted an extensive body of research focused on social determinants of mental health, substance use disorders, and community-based research. Her work emphasizes the inclusion of individuals with lived experience, aiming to inform the design and evaluation of programs and policies that support vulnerable populations. Jenna earned her PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2017, where she deepened her expertise in public health challenges. She also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Waterloo. In her academic roles, she is committed to fostering inclusive research practices and ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in health systems research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.