Jill Davis

Dr. Jill Davis studies public policy and management, implementation science, and the intersection of public health and public safety with a focus on structural inequalities. Her current research examines law enforcement organizations, including issues related to race, gender, stigma, officer health, and police reform. Before joining GWU, Dr. Davis worked as a postdoctoral scholar at CATALYST at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Her research focused on the HEALing Communities Study, which aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths and increase recovery treatment in four states, including Ohio. Dr. Davis recently completed her PhD in Public Affairs from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, and she holds a master’s degree in Gender and Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science.