Judy Jou

Judy Jou, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Science at California State University, Long Beach. Her areas of interest include health policy, health services research, and systems-level approaches to improving health across the life span. Prior to joining CSULB, she worked as a policy analyst at UCLA, where she examined the extent and impact of social policies such as paid family leave, social security and pensions systems, and labor laws on health and wellbeing in countries around the world. Currently, her research addresses family caregiving and its impact on the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of older adults, as well as policies and practices to better support caregivers. Additionally, she works on issues related to health care access, disparities, and outcomes during midlife, a critical period for interventions that can lead toward successful aging. She received her PhD in Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2016.