Jax Hermer

Jax (Jacquelyn) Hermer is an experienced public health professional currently serving as Program Manager at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, leading the Parent, Child, and Family Health Program. Previous roles include supervising clinicians and public health coordinators in COVID-19 healthcare coordination, leading community-based equity strategies during the pandemic, and acting as a subject matter expert on COVID-19 infection prevention. Past experience includes lactation consulting at the University of Washington Medical Center and serving in various public health nurse roles, focusing on early childhood and maternal health. Jax holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Nursing from the University of Washington, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seattle University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Health Justice from Western Washington University.