Dr. Jenny Hall started Ticks In Virginia to raise awareness about the dangers of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Dr. Hall is an associate professor in the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership at the Waldron College of Health Sciences at Radford University at Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia. She received her doctorate in Community Health Education, specializing in Environmental Health, from the University of Northern Iowa in 2010 and has been a credentialed Master Certified Health Education Specialist since 2013.
Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn or contact her at jenny@ticksinvirginia.com.
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.
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 jenny@ticksinvirginia.com if you are interested in partnering.