Jade Bedell received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor focus in Spanish language from Texas A&M University in College Station in 2013. Jade received her Masters of Health Administration from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth in 2016. During her master’s program Jade worked at a Federally Qualified Health Center where she gained a passion for public health and working to achieve health equity for minority populations. Jade moved from Texas to begin the Doctor of Public Health program at NYMC in the fall of 2017. She plans to focus her doctoral research on eliminating health disparities and improving access to health care for minority populations in the US. Jade is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. She is also an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and the Global Brigades.

Undergraduate School

Texas A&M University in College Station

Undergraduate Major

Biology

Undergraduate Minor

Spanish Language

Graduate School(s)

University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth (MHA)

Focus Area/Interests

• Health Disparities
• Minority Health
• Access to Healthcare
• Health Equity
• Public Health

Career Experience

• Gained public health passion and experience at a Federally Qualified Health Center
• Member of the American College of Healthcare Executives
• Member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Global Brigades