Jason Semprini earned his Ph.D. in Health Services and Policy from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Following his Ph.D., he completed one year of postdoctoral training in the Iowa Cancer Registry. Previously, Semprini was a Susan G. Komen Cancer Disparities Scholar at the University of Chicago, where he earned his master’s in public policy with a certificate in Healthcare Administration and a certificate in Health Policy. Semprini has published his research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences. His research uses novel data linkages and causal inference methodologies to evaluate the impact of public health policies and practices on health outcomes and equity. A lifelong Iowan, Semprini is passionate about disseminating policy-relevant evidence to address critical health needs and improve the wellbeing of everyone in our state.