Join us for "Bridging Creativity & Care: Launching the Introduction Guide to Arts & Health" on April 10th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT, a foundational webinar designed to break down the essentials of this growing movement. Whether you're an artist, creative worker, culture bearer, arts administrator, non-profit or health professional, this session will provide an overview of how the arts intersect with health and wellbeing.
This program series is sponsored in part with support from The Music Man Foundation.
Be sure to download our “Introduction Guide to Arts & Health”, a guide that provides an overview of the field of arts and health. It includes a compilation of resources ranging from examples of existing programs to research and more.
We hope this guide will inspire and encourage you to take a deeper dive into how you can expand and strengthen arts-based initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of your communities.
Meet Our Speaker
With 20+ years of experience, Jennifer brings an assorted spectrum of skills with her background working in health and wellness, community engagement, education, marketing, and event/program planning for corporations, non-profit organizations, and the public sector. For the past few years, she has focused on initiatives that explore the intersection of arts in health and wellbeing mainly in the areas of education, research, and practice. She currently works as the Arts & Health Initiative Consultant at California for the Arts. She is also a contributor to the interdisciplinary research lab at the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine and supports education and programming for Social Prescribing USA. Her professional journey includes past roles at TOMS®, The Walt Disney Company, and Boys & Girls Club.
Jennifer obtained her Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at the California State University, Northridge, and her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing/Music at San Francisco State University. She is also a certified yoga instructor, social emotional arts facilitator, and a Certified Health Education Specialist. As a lifelong learner and community connector, Jennifer is a member of the American Public Health Association, Society for Public Health Education, and National Organization for Arts in Health. Additionally, she currently serves as the Los Angeles Chapter Chair for Sisters in Public Health.
Born and raised in Southern California, Jennifer has a deep appreciation for the state's vibrant multicultural arts landscape and its profound impact on community health and wellbeing. She has seen firsthand how the arts can foster connection, healing, and resilience. Her favorite ways to relieve stress and find joy include dance and yoga, engaging with music—whether attending concerts or participating in a karaoke league—and practicing mindfulness by immersing herself in meditation and nature. Check out what projects she's working on and stay connected with her at https://linktr.ee/jenniferkuo.
