Jessica LeClair’s journey has come full circle—from student to clinical faculty, researcher, postdoctoral trainee, and now professor. Inspired by the mentorship she received, she’s empowering nursing students to become the leaders our world needs.
planetary health
Q&A with Eric Ido-Bruce, DNP Population Health Student
Eric Ido-Bruce is using his DNP program to advocate for patients, develop health literacy, and work for planetary health.
Q&A with Kelly Krainak, PhD Student
Kelly Krainak shares why she chose the PhD program at UW–Madison, her interest in planetary health, and her research on how geographic and social issues lead to multiple health disparities.
Q&A With Sophie Butkiewicz, BSN’25
Sophie Butkiewicz talks about her experience in the accelerated BSN program, her passion for planetary health, and why she’s proud to be a Badger nurse.
The Local to Global Ripple Effects of Planetary Health
Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, PHN, DNPx26, is using the DNP in Population Health program to create positive change for her community and the planet.
Answering Planetary Health FAQs
What is planetary health? How does it impact nursing, health care, and communities? We answer some frequently asked questions.
Dr. Jessica LeClair Awarded Grant to Study Public Health Nursing’s Capacity to Promote Planetary Health Equity
The primary goal of the project is to build upon and prepare adaptations to the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey instrument by developing nurse-specific questions measuring their knowledge of and confidence in their ability to promote planetary health equity.
Dr. Jessica LeClair featured on The Health Promotion Practice podcast
In this episode, Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew is in conversation with School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Jessica LeClair, MPH, RN, PhD, Dr. Juan Aguilera, and De-Ann Sheppard on Planetary Health and Climate Justice.