Dr. Jenefer Jedele is a health economist and health services researcher specializing in implementation and evaluation science.
As a Health Economist for the Drivers of Health Strategy Team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Jenefer leads evaluations of pilot programs that test innovative approaches to supporting members experiencing social drivers of health needs. She has expertise in evaluation across a variety of sectors including academia, government, and non-profit; and across a variety of domains including behavioral health, social programs, and public health. Dr. Jedele earned a Master’s degree in Survey Methodology and a PhD in Health Services Research at the University of Michigan.
In her work, she is recognized as a “translator” of complex statistical output into actionable insights and strategies as well as a passionate advocate of data-driven decision-making.