Education
- D.P.H. in Public Health
- Georgia Southern University
- M.P.H. in Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
- University of South Carolina
Research Interests
Health policy, infectious disease prevention, environmental health
Positions Held
2022 - Present
Dr Jessica Sapp LLC
Author & Content Creator
2021 - Present
Surf 8 Christians
Founder
2015 - 2017
University of Central Florida
Lecturer and Internship Director
2008 - 2016
Florida Hospital, AHA/AAP Training Center
Basic Life Skills Instructor
2014 - 2015
Eastern Florida State College
Adjunct Faculty
2014 - 2015
Health First Health Plans, Inc
Project Manager
2014 - 2014
Florida Hospital
Program Manager Women's Community Health
2013 - 2013
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) • Kennedy Space Center
Occupational Safety and Health Intern/Doctoral Practicum
2009 - 2013
InoMedic Health Applications, Inc. / Kennedy Space Center
Wellness Manager
2009 - 2013
NASA / Kennedy Space Center
Internship/Field Work Supervisor
Intellectual Contributions
Hepatitis A Vaccine Promotion Using Facebook Ads to Reach At-Risk Groups
Schwartz Pamela,Jennifer L Sedillo,Jessica Louise Crews Sapp
November 23, 2021
American Journal of Health Promotion
Using Facebook Ads for Blindness Prevention Among People Living with Diabetes in the United States: A Descriptive Study
Sangeetha Ravi,Jessica Louise Crews Sapp,Jennifer L Sedillo
September 2021
Journal of Health and Social Sciences
Using Facebook Ads to Promote Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines Specific to Reproductive and Menopausal Aged Women
Leigh Ann Richardson,Jessica Louise Crews Sapp,Jennifer L Sedillo
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 21, 2021
International Journal of Women's Health and Wellness
Job Hunting During a Pandemic: Hone Your Digital Self-Perception
Donna Malvey,Jessica Louise Crews Sapp
December 2020
American College of Healthcare Executives Early Careerists Newsletter
Using Facebook Ads to Promote Blood Pressure Checks Among African Americans in the United States: A Descriptive Study
Katherine J Polak,Jessica Louise Crews Sapp,Jennifer L Sedillo
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 31, 2020
Journal of Health and Social Sciences
Your Healthcare Job Hunt: How Your Digital Presence Can Make or Break Your Career
Donna Malvey,Jessica Louise Crews Sapp
May 12, 2020
Health Administration Press
Evaluating Web-Based Platforms and Traditional Methods for Recruiting Tattoo Artists: Descriptive Survey Research Study
Jessica Louise Crews Sapp,Robert Vogel,Joseph Telfair,Julie Reagan
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 26, 2019
JMIR Dermatology
Evaluation of Tattoo Artists’ Perceptions of Tattoo Regulations in the United States
Jessica Louise Crews Sapp
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2016
Electronic Theses & Dissertations
Presentations
Establishing an Online Public Health Community Service Model for a Fully Online University: A Pilot Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Digital Volunteering (Year 2)
2019 Faculty Research Grant Presentation
April 21, 2020
Evaluation of How Tattoo Consumers Select Their Tattoo Artists – Is It Influenced by Health Policy?
2019 Faculty Research Grant Presentation
April 14, 2020
Using social marketing health campaigns and Facebook ads for online community outreach
APHA 2019 Annual Meeting
November 03, 2019
Simulation Exercise in an Online Classroom: Applying Leadership and Negotiation Competencies
CEPH Accreditation & Education Forum
November 2, 2019
Establishing an Online Public Health Community Service Model for a Fully Online University: A Pilot Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Digital Volunteering
2018 Faculty Research Grant Presentation
April 24, 2019
[Abstract submitted] How to effectively use the digital environment for career networking, development, and advancement
ACHE Congress 2020
April 24, 2019
Establishing an Online Public Health Community Service Model for a Fully Online University: A Pilot Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Digital Volunteering
2019 Faculty Research Grant Presentation
April 21, 2019
[Abstract submitted] Evaluation of how tattoo consumers select their tattoo artists – is it influenced by health policy?
APHA 2019 Annual Meeting
February 2019
[Abstract submitted] Using social marketing health campaigns and Facebook ads for online community outreach
APHA 2019 Annual Meeting
February 2019
Childhood Obesity and Diabetes
APUS Health Sciences Webinar
December 05, 2018
What You Need to Know Before Getting a Tattoo
APUS Health Sciences Webinar
July 19, 2017
Health Services Administration Internships
Health Services Administration Cornerstone Class (HSA 3104)
March 2017
Health Services Administration Internships
Health Services Administration Cornerstone Class (HSA 3104)
October 2016
Health Services Administration Internships
Health Services Administration Cornerstone Class (HSA 3104)
March 2016
Tattoo Survey 2015 – Using Mixed Methods
Health Sciences Research Methods (HSA 4702)
October 2015
Stress Management Workshops, Sleep Improvement Briefers, Nutrition Education, Infectious Disease Prevention (e.g. H1N1 Influenza), etc.
NASA and contractor employee groups
December 2013
Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Exotic Dancers
July 2007
Media Contributions
Contributing to the Space Shuttle Program and Being Honored by a College Football Team
AMU Edge
December 22, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Cybersecurity Training is Essential in Healthcare
APU Edge
October 27, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Use the New Nutrition Facts Label to Get Healthier This Year
APU Edge
January 21, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Using the New Nutrition Facts Label to Get Healthier This Year
APU Edge
January 21, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Observe February as American Heart Month with These Tips
APUS EDM Digest
February 19, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Are Your Cosmetics Safe? How You Can Check for Safety Recalls
Medium.com
January 31, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Hepatitis A Is a Widespread Virus That Is Mostly Treatable
APUS EDM Digest
November 21, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promotes Early Detection
Medium.com
October 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Don’t Be #Blindsighted: Preserve Your Vision with Regular Eye Exams
EDM Digest
June 26, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Body Piercing: What You Should Know before the Procedure
APUS EDM Digest
June 13, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Steps You Need to Take to Keep Your Children Safe Online
In Cyber Defense
April 03, 2019
Social Media - Blog
How to Manage Stress while Attending College
APUS Online Learning Tips
January 09, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Dealing with Weight Gain after Your Military Separation
APUS In Military
January 02, 2019
Social Media - Blog
The Long-Term Impacts of Hurricanes on Local Hospitals
APUS EDM Digest
December 12, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Assess Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Using the CDC WONDER Database
APUS - A Public Health Perspective on the Opioid Crisis
November 10, 2018
Magazine
Working Together: How Law Enforcement and EMS Are Responding to the Opioid Crisis
APUS - A Public Health Perspective on the Opioid Crisis
November 10, 2018
Magazine
7-Day Dimensions of Wellness Change to All
APUS EDM Digest
November 09, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Student Mentoring Frequently Goes Beyond the Classroom
APUS Online Learning Tips
September 24, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Staying Safe after a Flood: Special Considerations for Hurricane Florence
APUS EDM Digest
September 14, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Stay Ticked Off: Let's Talk about Lyme Disease and How to Prevent It
APUS EDM Digest
August 24, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Why Public Health Benefits from Digital Volunteers
APUS Online Career Tips
June 25, 2018
Social Media - Blog
The Importance of Digital Volunteering in the Public Health Field
American Public University YouTube
June 22, 2018
Social Media - Blog
How to Recruit and Use Digital Volunteers to Enhance Your Business
APUS Online Career Tips
June 13, 2018
Social Media - Blog
How Social Media Sites Can Help You Improve Your Health
APUS Online Career Tips
April 03, 2018
Social Media - Blog
The Benefits of Surfing for Overcoming PTSD and Other Health Problems
AMU In Military
July 24, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Top 10 Questions to Ask before Getting a Tattoo
APUS Online Career Tips
July 07, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Top Five Tips for Mental Recovery
APUS Online Learning Tips
May 30, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Surgery Involves Both Physical and Mental Recovery
APUS Online Career Tips
May 26, 2017
Social Media - Blog
8 Publications-Various Health Topics
Kennedy Space Center Health Education & Wellness Program
2013
Internet
Measure Volleyball Vertical
Livestrong.com
May 20, 2011
Social Media - Blog
Certifications and Licensure
May 2015
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Health First, Inc.
January 2015
Professional, Academy for Healthcare Management (PAHM)
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
April 2011
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC)
December 2005
Certified Exercise Physiologist
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
May 18, 2024
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
September 8, 2020
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
October 9, 2017
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
October 01, 2014
CITI - Human Subjects-Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Awards & Honors
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
May 3,
2021
2021 Outstanding Faculty Scholarship & Research Award
American Public University System
February 1,
2021
Strategic Initiative: Catalyst Migration
APUS Microcredentials
August 29,
2020
Bugbee Falk Book Award selection
Association of University Programs in Health Administration
Each year, the committee selects works by respected authors in the field to give to students who receive the Bugbee Falk Book Award.
According to AUPHA, "this award is given to a group of outstanding students in the AUPHA member programs. The book award is an innovative way to support tomorrow’s leaders by providing them with works by respected authors in the field."
According to AUPHA, "this award is given to a group of outstanding students in the AUPHA member programs. The book award is an innovative way to support tomorrow’s leaders by providing them with works by respected authors in the field."
June 01,
2018
Outstanding New Faculty Member of the Year
American Public University System
October 30,
2017
APUS OER Top Performer Award
American Public University System
Top performers - OER conversion course count.
October 30,
2017
APUS OER-ific Award
American Public University System
This award went to "faculty members who were all-around Superstars on their work. They maintain positive attitudes, quality work, and always remain student-focused."
June 02,
2017
APUS Gold Standard Award - Spring B 2017
American Public University System
APUS Gold Standard for teaching and student engagement in the classroom.
February 2017
Nominee for The Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching
University of Central Florida
2012
Kennedy Space Center Safety Days Employees’ Choice Awards 2012
NASA Safety
Most Relevant to Me (Safety Video/Presentation Award)