Jessica Rast, PhD, MPH

Research Scientist

Jessica is an epidemiologist often focusing on life course research, service systems, and levers to improve outcomes at the population level. A founding member of the National Autism Data Center, Jessica has been using secondary data to examine experiences and outcomes of autistic people across the life course since 2014. She likes to think she makes data talk, using varying methods to speak to the suitability of systems to meet the needs of all people, including those on that autism spectrum.