DR. JENNY HALL

Connecting science, lived experience, and public health to advance tick-borne disease education, prevention, and care

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Dr. Jenny Hall

Dr. Jenny Hall, EdD, MCHES, is a community health educator, researcher, author, and speaker based in tick-endemic Virginia. With over two decades of experience in health promotion and education, she specializes in tick safety and tick-borne disease prevention—connecting science, lived experience, and community practice. Through her work, Dr. Hall helps people better understand and respond to the growing impact of ticks and tick-related conditions.

Her expertise is grounded not only in research and teaching but also in thousands of conversations with individuals and families affected by conditions such as Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and other tick-related illnesses. Her work spans local, national, and international audiences.

Explore Dr. Hall’s Work

Speaking & Presentations

Engaging presentations, workshops, and educational programs that center on science, lived experience, One Health principles, and public health practice, and are tailored to the audience and geographic location.

A Tickier World Podcast

A Tickier World brings together trustworthy science, real-world stories, and practical public health information to help you understand ticks and tick-related conditions, and take informed action for yourself or someone you care about.

Preview Episode Available Now

Season 1 Coming Fall 2026

Tick Safety Adventures

An activity book to help children and families learn tick safety through play and hands-on learning. Available in full-color and black-and-white editions.

  • Dr. Hall is an inspiring and empowering presenter. It was the best presentation on Lyme disease I have ever seen.

    Community Presentation Participant, Blacksburg, Virginia

  • Thank you for believing Lyme exists and for the work you do in our region!

    Interactive Data Walk Participant
    2025 Whole Health Symposium

  • Thank you for renewing my ability to go out and work on my wooded acreage.

    Southwest Virginia Resident

Jenny’s Mission

To advance tick-borne disease education, prevention, and care by increasing understanding of how ticks and tick-related conditions affect health and everyday life and connecting people with trustworthy information grounded in science, informed by lived experience, and rooted in public health.