Jennifer Mendez, Ph.D.
Biography
Jennifer Mendez, Ph.D., is an associate professor in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics. She has led the award-winning Service Learning program and co-directs the Community Engagement Elective and the Scholarly Concentration on Policy, Advocacy and Community Health. She has extensive experience coordinating academic coursework and has worked more than 10 years to coordinate the Interprofessional Team Visit Program. Dr. Mendez has presented her research around the world, including the Association of American Medical Colleges. She is one of the authors of the Toronto Declaration on Bridging Aging and Disabilities.
Professional Service
14 years with the School of Medicine/eight years with WSU
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Education and Arts
Master’s degree in Educational Administration
Doctoral degree in Education