Jesse Kooistra

Jesse Kooistra is a medical student at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree from July 2022 to May 2026. Previous experience includes roles as a Field Account Manager for Lyft Healthcare, where Jesse utilized transportation tools to enhance non-emergency healthcare access, and as a Community Associate, serving as a liaison between drivers and regional operations. Jesse also contributed as an Adjunct Instructor at York Technical College, focusing on engaging students in scientific concepts, and worked as a Content Creator for Numerade, developing educational video and interactive content. Additional experience encompasses roles as a Bike Mechanic, Graduate Student Researcher at Winthrop University, Laboratory Technician at Chem Link, Salesman at Lees Adventure Sports, and Remediation Technician at Vandam and Krusinga Building and Restoration. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Biology from Winthrop University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Belmont Abbey College.