**Doors open at 2:30pm, program starts at 3pm**
This talk will review recent immunization data and state policy proposals that could impact immunization rates. We'll review where Louisiana stands in comparison to other states and talk about what individuals can do to support evidence-based vaccine policy and promote strong immunization rates in their communities.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Jennifer Herricks, PhD; Founder, Louisiana Families for Vaccines and Advocacy Director, SAFE Communities Coalition
In 2022 Jennifer founded Louisiana Families for Vaccines where she works to build a grassroots network of local advocates who work closely with a diverse set of community partners to combat vaccine misinformation, educate about the value of policy based in science, and support legislation that champions public health.
In 2024 Herricks joined the Families for Vaccines parent organization, SAFE Communities Coalition, as advocacy director and works with grassroots advocates across the country to develop and implement effective strategies that elevate the voices of the pro-vaccine majority and push back against anti-vaccine policies that threaten public health.
During her postdoctoral work in health policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine Herricks saw how well-organized, well-funded anti-vaccine activists work to shift public policies that directly impact vaccination rates. Since then she has been passionate about protecting public health through vaccine advocacy, and empowering families and policymakers to make informed decisions with accurate information.
Jennifer earned a PhD in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Anthropology from Louisiana State University.
