Jessica McDuff serves as a Senior Policy Associate for HSR's contract with the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) to provide technical assistance (TA) in health care reform and behavioral managed care to substance abuse Single State Agencies. Ms. McDuff provides expertise in the areas of program evaluation, product development, and TA provision. Her experience includes work with substance abuse treatment programs that serve women affected by trauma, individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues, and homeless persons.
Prior to joining HSR, Ms. McDuff was a Technical Assistance Coordinator and Research Analyst for CSAT's Knowledge, Development, and Application project, where her work included program needs assessments, conference management, research and evaluation, and TA coordination for a variety of clinical issues. She worked closely with treatment providers, community coalitions, and field researchers to plan, deliver, and evaluate substance abuse treatment services. Ms. McDuff received a master's degree in sociology from the University of Michigan, where her work focused on the analysis of health and social welfare policies.
