Jenna Reilly, MPH

Research Analyst, RUP Core

Jenna Reilly serves as a Research Analyst, RUP  Core for the firm’s Research Universities Practice at McAllister & Quinn. In this role, she partners with directors and managing directors to provide research and analytical support to the firm’s university clients. She identifies and evaluates federal funding opportunities and helps develop research-driven deliverables that support client engagement and funding strategies.

Prior to joining McAllister & Quinn, Jenna gained research and analytical experience supporting public health and policy initiatives across academic and healthcare settings. She completed a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Evaluation Internship at Yale New Haven Health Systems, where she designed data collection tools, conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesized findings into evidence-based recommendations, and co-authored the 2025 CHNA Evaluation Report. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Sacred Heart University while pursuing a Master of Public Health, where she managed datasets, developed data visualization tools, and supported stakeholder engagement for program evaluation and policy analysis.

Highlights

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Sacred Heart University
  • Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Evaluation Intern, Yale New Haven Health Systems
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech
  • Public Health Policy Practicum, Virginia Department of Health

Expertise

  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Communications
  • Public Health

Education

B.S., Virginia Tech
M.P.H., Sacred Heart University