Awardee

Dr. Jessica Zemlak (she/her) is an Assistant Professor at Marquette University College of Nursing. She is an early-stage investigator whose research focuses on the socio-structural determinants of sexual and reproductive health among marginalized women. Dr. Zemlak’s program of research is informed by her clinical experience as a Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and her passion for advancing sexual and reproductive health equity. Her most recent research is focused on improving PrEP access for women who sell sex through community empowerment, digital equity, and technology.