Marianne Jacobs
![Marianne Jacobs's profile picture Marianne Jacobs](/chsp/sites/ohio.edu.chsp/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-05/mj182411%40ohio.edu-e51aa6e0.jpg?itok=nqtdd8il)
Research Scientist
Grover W320
Marianne Jacobs, MPH, is a research scientist for the Institute to Advance Health Equity (ADVANCE). She studied Applied Nutrition and Public Health at Ohio University. She served two years with COMCorps, an AmeriCorps program in a local school district, and has volunteered with local organizations, including Community Food Initiatives, Live Healthy Appalachia, and Athens Food Rescue. She is a proud Bobcat and is passionate about serving the Ohio University and Athens communities.
Education
- Master of Public Health, Ohio University, 2021
- B.S. in Applied Nutrition, 2017
Research Interests
- Health Policy, specifically related to food insecurity/food systems
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health care organizations
- Health equity and healthcare access for low-income populations