Yolanda Jackson

Bio

Yolanda Jackson is a 3rd year PhD student in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky pursuing a PhD in Communication with a concentration in Health Communication. She recently joined the Center for Health Equity and Transformation (CHET) as a Graduate Research Assistant. Her past work experiences include being a Lecturer in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky and working in health care as a clinical dietitian. Yolanda earned a B.S. in Dietetics and a M.S. in Dietetic Administration from the University of Kentucky. She is a Registered Dietitian and is licensed by the state of Kentucky. Yolanda’s research interest includes patient-provider interactions, health campaigns and health message design. She has a passion for chronic disease management focusing on medical nutrition therapy interventions and sustainable lifestyle changes to optimize health. In her spare time, she enjoys being in the kitchen cooking or baking. Yolanda also likes to try foods from different cultures. If she’s not working or in class, she loves to travel!