Janna Patterson

Janna Patterson has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Janna currently holds the role of SVP, Global Child Health & Life Support at the American Academy of Pediatrics since March 2018. Prior to this, Janna worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a Senior Program Officer in Newborn Health from February 2014 to February 2018. Janna also had a brief stint as a Program Officer in the Fellows Program at the same foundation in 2014.

Before their time at the foundation, Janna served as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington from an unspecified start date in 2011 until 2014. Janna also worked as an Acting Instructor in the same division and department from an unspecified start date in 2010 until 2011.

Janna's experience in the field of public health extends back to their role as a Program Officer at the Tanzania Public Health Association and World Federation of Public Health Associations from an unspecified start date in 1997 until 1998. Prior to that, they were a Fulbright Scholar in Medical Sociology at the University of Dar es Salaam under the Fulbright Commission from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, Janna worked as an Overseas Project Coordinator at the International Development Exchange from an unspecified start date in 1993 until 1995.

Janna Patterson's education history is as follows:

Janna Patterson attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in African Development.

Janna then pursued their medical education at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where they earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.

Afterward, Janna Patterson completed a Master's Degree in Public Health, with a specialization in Epidemiology, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Janna continued their medical training at the University of Washington, where they completed a residency in Pediatrics from 2004 to 2007.

Following their residency, Janna Patterson pursued further specialization in Neonatology at the University of Washington, where they obtained a fellowship from 2007 to 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Janna Patterson has also obtained several certifications. Janna is certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) in 2014. Janna is also certified in General Pediatrics by the ABP in 2007.

Janna Patterson has obtained additional certifications, including the Essential Care for Small Babies certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2015 and the Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery certificate from Harvard Medical School in 2021.

Janna also holds a medical license from the State of Washington, obtained in 2007.

Janna Patterson has served as an instructor for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, although the institution from which they obtained this certification is not specified.

Lastly, Janna Patterson is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage, although the institution and the year of obtaining this certification are not provided.