Jennifer Jaskolka

UConn School of Dental Medicine

Following my childhood in New Milford, CT, I moved to Northern Vermont where I spent the last ten years. After graduating from the University of Vermont, I worked in a developmental neuroscience lab. I also was involved in many community activities, including work in the community dental clinic. That experience helped shape my career goal to become a dentist in a community healthcare setting. I understand that healthcare goes beyond the clinic chair. Therefore, it is important to me to organize and participate in community outreach programs as a tool to educate on preventative healthcare. With the UST, I will gain greater insight into underserved populations and learn from professionals representing an array of healthcare fields. I believe all aspects of health are closely related and that there should not be strict separations of healthcare disciplines. Through the UST, I am looking forward to learning more about bridging these gaps to improve the overall health of underserved populations.