University of Michigan Health System
MFit
2850 S. Industrial Suite 600 Box 6773
Ann Arbor
MIUSA
48104-7100
Biographical Sketch: Jean DuRussel-Weston is a registered nurse and certified health education specialist. Jean earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She has over 25 years of experience in Public Health as a Public Health Nurse and Community Health Education Coordinator. She has also been on the faculty of Eastern Michigan University’s School of Nursing and the University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Allied Health Professions and Studies. Jean has presented at several national conferences including the Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE), the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICH) Annual Forum. She has also presented at the international conference the Community-University Exposition 2008 (CUexpo 2008) Her current position at the University of Michigan Health System includes interim Patient Education Director and program manager for Project Healthy Schools.