Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES

Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES

Frontline Coordinator (H.S.Tobacco Prevention & Advocacy program)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director, EndTobacco Program

  • Education

    • University of Southern Mississippi

      1997 - 2000
      Master of Public Health (MPH) Public Health Education and Promotion

      Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Gamma (Health Education Honor Society)

    • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health

      2020 - 2024
      Doctorate of Public Health Public Health

      DrPH in Community Health Practice and Health Policy.

    • Mississippi College

      1995 - 1996

      Activities and Societies: Softball, NT

    • Meridian Community College

      1996 - 1997

      Activities and Societies: softball

  • Experience

    • The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi

      Jan 2001 - Feb 2005
      Frontline Coordinator (H.S.Tobacco Prevention & Advocacy program)
    • American Lung Association

      Feb 2005 - Jul 2015
      • Vice President, Public Policy & Health Promotions, Southeast Region

        Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
      • Interim Chief Executive Officer, Plains Gulf Region

        Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
      • Vice President of Public Policy, Plains-Gulf Region

        Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
      • Executive Director, Mississippi

        Dec 2006 - Jun 2010
      • Asthma Program Director

        Feb 2005 - Dec 2006
    • We Will Go

      Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
      Intern Missionary
    • The University of Southern Mississippi

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
      Adjunct Faculty
    • MD Anderson Cancer Center

      Jul 2015 - now
      • Executive Director, EndTobacco Program

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Director, EndTobacco Program

        Jul 2015 - Aug 2023
    • Cancer Alliance of Texas

      Jan 2020 - now
      Past-Chair and Advisor to the Chair

      Executive committee member for the state of Texas cancer coalition.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

      National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
      Aug 1999
      View certificate certificate
    • Group 2 Social and Behavioral Researchers and Key Personnel

      CITI Program
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Delta Omega Honorary Society

      Delta Omega Honorary Society
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by American Lung Association on Jan 2017
      American Lung AssociationAssociated with Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES
    • Softball Coach

      Issued by Mississippi Motion on Aug 2013
      Mississippi MotionAssociated with Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES
    • Softball Coach

      Issued by St. Joseph Catholic School on Aug 2008
      St. Joseph Catholic SchoolAssociated with Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES
    • Youth Worker

      Issued by Liberty Baptist Church Flowood, MS on Jul 2001
      Liberty Baptist Church Flowood, MSAssociated with Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES
    • Asthma Walk Team Captain

      Issued by American Lung Association on Aug 2001
      American Lung AssociationAssociated with Jennifer Cofer, DrPH, MPH, CHES