Jessica A. Kulak

PhD, MPH, MS

Jessica Kulak.

Jessica A. Kulak

PhD, MPH, MS

Jessica A. Kulak

PhD, MPH, MS

Director of Graduate Studies, MS and PhD Programs
Clinical Associate Professor

Research Topics

Substance use and misuse; nicotine and cannabis use; substance use and vulnerable populations; tobacco regulatory science

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Professional Summary

Jessica A. Kulak, PhD, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor whose research focuses on substance and tobacco use, as well as mental health in military familial relationships. Prior to joining the faculty in Community Health and Health Behavior, Dr. Kulak completed a NRSA Fellowship with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, held teaching appointments at Buffalo State College and SUNY Brockport, and worked in research, primary education, and non-profit sector roles.

Dr. Kulak completed her PhD and MPH in Community Health and Health Behavior at the University at Buffalo, her MS in School and Community Mental Health Counseling at the University at Rochester, and her BS in Psychology and Health Science at SUNY Brockport.

Training

NRSA Research Fellow, Primary Care Research Institute, Department of Family Medicine; Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Buffalo, NY

Education

  • PhD, Community Health and Health Behavior Program, School of Public Health and Health Professions State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo, New York 
  • MPH, Community Health and Health Behavior Program, School of Public Health and Health Professions State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo, New York 
  • MS, School and Community Mental Health Counseling Program, University of Rochester; Rochester, New York 

Professional Affiliations

  • American College Health Association
  • American Public Health Association
  • College on Problems of Drug Dependence
  • Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco