Jessica Harrison

Sociology & Social Work, Instructor

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Dr. Jessica M. Harrison is an experienced educator teaching courses in sociology and social work and continuing education for clinicians and emerging health professionals; she directs the practicum program for social work majors at UP. Dr. Harrison specializes in the sociology of gender, politics of the family, health justice and equity, and the social and structural influences on health and wellbeing. Her research includes studies about the biomedicalization of perinatal health, approaches to mental health integration in perinatal care, improving working conditions for health professionals, labor movements in healthcare, and expanding access to community midwifery care. As a longtime clinical social worker, she maintains a small psychotherapy practice in Oregon.

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy, Sociology, University of California San Francisco

Master of Arts, Sociology, Columbia University

Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin Madison

Bachelor of Social Work, University of Wisconsin Madison