Jenny Liu, PhD, MPP, MA
Jenny Liu, PhD, MPP, is a health economist and implementation scientist focused on the delivery and utilization of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services through innovative delivery channels. In partnership with donors, implementers, and governments, she has developed programs/interventions using human-centered design and behavioral economics, evaluated their effectiveness, and conducted comprehensive impact evaluations. Her current research includes enabling access to HIV prevention and care for adolescents in Tanzania and Zambia, and optimizing service delivery and consumer-oriented interfaces (e.g., pharmacists, drug shops, ecommerce, self-care) for contraceptive decision-making, including self-administering injectable contraception. In support of global and country policymakers, she conducts labor market analyses for health workforce planning with government and World Bank partners. Dr. Liu is also the Director for the Institute for Health and Aging and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the University of California Global Programs offices around the world.
