Personnel

Dr. Jenny Hall founded Ticks in Virginia in 2023 to increase understanding of ticks and tick-associated health risks, prevent tick bites, and improve health outcomes for people who live, work, and spend time in Virginia. Her work uses a multilevel, One Health–informed approach to conduct research and develop geographically and audience-tailored resources that advance tick-borne disease education, prevention, and care.

Dr. Hall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership within the Waldron College of Health and Human Services at Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia. She earned an Ed.D. in Community Health Education, with a specialization in Environmental Health, from the University of Northern Iowa in 2010. She has been a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®) since 2013.

Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn or contact her at ticksinvirginia@gmail.com

Dr. Hall's Research & Education Timeline

Jenny started teaching about Lyme disease in 2015 and conducting research with people impacted by persistent or chronic Lyme in 2018. Since 2019, she has conducted urban tick surveillance projects, tick-borne disease lived experience studies, population-specific studies on knowledge, attitudes, and prevention behaviors, and implementation science studies. She started Ticks in Virginia in 2023 and is committed to translating research and developing evidence-based resources to increase awareness and advance tick-borne disease education and prevention. Check out the timeline for highlights of Dr. Hall's research and education.

Partners & Affiliates

Dr. Hall partners with academic institutions, schools, businesses, community organizations, healthcare providers, and individuals affected by tick-borne diseases to conduct research, develop resources, promote tick safety, and raise awareness about these diseases. Contact ticksinvirginia@gmail.com if you are interested in partnering.

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