Jennifer Kuo

With over 20 years of experience, I bring a diverse range of skills shaped by my work in health and wellness, community engagement, education, marketing, and event/program planning across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors. At the heart of my career is a consistent commitment to fostering health and well-being, nurturing creativity, and driving positive social impact. Shaped by both personal and professional experiences, I am dedicated to advancing the intersection of arts and health through education, research, and practice. My passion lies in developing and advancing programs that harness the therapeutic benefits of expressive arts and mindfulness practices, grounded in evidence-based research to meaningfully improve health outcomes.

Currently I work as the Arts & Health Initiative Consultant at California for the Arts and support programming for Social Prescribing USA. I'm also a contributor to research projects with the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida and the Jameel Arts & Health Lab at NYU Steinhardt. Additionally, I serve as the Los Angeles Chapter Chair for Sisters in Public Health and Chair for the Arts in Public Health Working Group with Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru). My professional journey includes past roles at Arts & Healing Initiative, TOMS®, The Walt Disney Company, Kindermusik International, and Boys & Girls Club.

I obtained my Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at California State University, Northridge, and her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Music at San Francisco State University. I am also a certified yoga instructor, social emotional arts facilitator, and a Certified Health Education Specialist. As a lifelong learner and community connector, I am a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), and National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH).