Jennifer C. Greenfield

Dr. Greenfield's research focuses on policy approaches to reducing health and wealth disparities across the life course. Through her research, Greenfield seeks to identify and test policy interventions that best support families as they balance work and caregiving. She also collaborates on projects related to economic security across the life course and analysis of public policy initiatives related to health care access and economic security for working parents & caregivers. Dr. Greenfield regularly contributes to policymaking processes through testimony in state legislatures and regular communication with policymakers at the state and federal levels. Dr. Greenfield received her PhD in social work from the Brown School of Social Work and Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, and her Masters in Social Work from Saint Louis University.