Lauren R. Jahnke, MPAff
Lauren Jahnke has over 20 years of experience in freelance health policy analysis, writing, research, copy editing, formatting, presenting results, and consulting. Areas of expertise and interest include healthcare policy, health disparities, health insurance (Medicaid, individual marketplace, and other types), public health, and research in various fields. Very detail-oriented, analytical, creative, and deadline-oriented. Let us know how we can help on your next project!
Education
Master of Public Affairs (MPAff), LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
Public Health Certificate (five masters-level classes in public health topics including epidemiology, biostatistics, and management), School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Minor in Chemistry), College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin
Selected Training Seminars from Past Few Years
Selected Organizations, Honors, Volunteer Work
PowerPoint for Scientists and Medical Writers
How to Talk about Medicine Online in Plain Language
Project Management for Writers and Editors
Flipping the Script on Health Literacy
Regulatory Affairs and Medical Writing
Writing for the Web: Letting Go of the Words
Microsoft Word Master Class
Overview of the New AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition
Current Member, American Medical Writers Association
Certified Application Counselor (trained volunteer ACA marketplace health insurance enroller), Foundation Communities (2017)
Board Member, Austin Food for Life (2013-2017)
James W. McGrew Research Award for Practitioner Research of the Year, from the Centex Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, for co-authored report “The Economic Impact of Cancer in Texas; Part I: Direct and Indirect Costs”
Society for Technical Communication (two years)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation Award for Academic Excellence