Tyler Jacobs, BS

Tyler is a researcher with a background in quantitative analysis and logistics for the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Research Specialist

Organization:

West Virginia University Health Sciences Center

Department:

Health Affairs Institute

Classification:

Staff

• BS, Political Science, Middle Tennessee University
• MBA, Healthcare Administration, Ohio University, 2022

As a researcher with the Office of Health Affairs, Tyler performs complex data collection techniques to support project development and implementation. Working alongside the Department of Justice, the WV DHHR, OMIS, Keymind, and SMED, Tyler will help develop a database management system that meets DHHR’s monitoring and reporting needs. Through the development of original solutions, his work will aid in comprehensively expanding and improving children’s mental health services and support in the state.

Prior to joining the team at the Office of Health Affairs, Tyler worked in life science and healthcare as an account manager and researcher. These roles provided not only direct experience with the required duties but also ancillary immersion in client relations, contract lifecycles, and budgeting.