Dr.
Natasha DeJarnettProfile page
Asst Professor Term
School of Medicine
BIO
My broad background with degrees in basic science and public health along with work experience in epidemiology and clinical research allow me to contribute an interdisciplinary approach toward assessing environmental health challenges. I am driven to improve quality of life through cultivating research, and my leadership and multidisciplinary background will allow me to be an integral contributor toward the advancement of health.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Louisville, Department of Medicine, Louisville, United States1 Oct 2020
- Professorial LecturerGeorge Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington D.C., United States1 Aug 2019
- Postdoctoral FellowUniversity of Louisville, Diabetes and Obesity Center, Louisville, United States3 Jun 2013 - 22 May 2015
- Graduate FellowUniversity of Louisville, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2011 - 31 May 2013
- Graduate Research AssistantUniversity of Louisville, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Louisville, United States3 Aug 2009 - 29 Jul 2011
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Debate CoachUniversity of Louisville, Pan-African Studies, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2007 - 29 May 2009
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Deputy Director for Environmental Justice Data and EvaluationExecutive Office of the President, Council on Environmental Quality, Washington D.C., United States21 Nov 2022 - 27 Dec 2024
- Interim Associate DirectorNational Environmental Health Association, Programs and Partnership Development, Washington D.C., United States12 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2020
- Research CoordinatorNational Environmental Health Association, Program and Partnership Development, Washington D.C., United States20 Nov 2018 - 10 Nov 2025
- Policy Analyst - Environmental HealthAmerican Public Health Association, Center for Public Health Policy, Washington D.C., United States18 May 2015 - 16 Nov 2018
- Chemical Technician SpecialistAnalysts International at Lexmark International, Incorporated, Research & Development, Lexington, KY, United States7 Feb 2005 - 31 Jul 2008
- SupervisorGeorgetown Scott County Department of Parks and Recreation, Kidz World, Georgetown, KY, United States1 Jun 1995 - 28 Jul 2000
- Resident AssistantWestern Kentucky University, Housing and Residence Life, Bowling Green, United States1 Aug 2001 - 11 Dec 2004
- Weight Room and Desk AttendantWestern Kentucky University, Raymond B. Preston Health Activities Center, Bowling Green, United States1 Feb 2001 - 9 May 2025
DEGREES
- PhD, Public Health - Environmental Health SciencesUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States25 Aug 2009 - 10 May 2013
- MPH, Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health SciencedsUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States21 Aug 2007 - 8 May 2009
- BS, ChemistryWestern Kentucky University, Bowling Green, United States21 Aug 2000 - 11 Dec 2004
- BSWestern Kentucky University, Bowling Green, United States21 Aug 2000 - 11 Dec 2004
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Certified Environmental Scientist, Environmental Toxicology SpecialtyAmerican Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Annapolis, United States15 Dec 2025
- Incident Command System 100 (ICS-100)Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC, United States31 Jul 2018
- Incident Command System 200 (ICS-200)Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC, United States31 Jul 2018
- Epidemiology for Non -EpidemiologistsAmerican Public Health Association, Washington D.C., United States31 Jul 2018Learning Institute
- Building a Climate, Health and Equity Speakers Bureau TrainingAmerican Public Health Association, Washington D.C., United States24 Oct 2021
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Postdoctoral FellowshipUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States4 Jun 2013 - 22 May 2015Postdoctoral FellowshipSupervised by Bhatnagar A