Director of Professional Development

Jessica Osaze is an international student from Edo State, Nigeria. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. Upon earning her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri, she became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Presently, Jessica is a final year student in the Master…

Jessica Osaze is an international student from Edo State, Nigeria. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. Upon earning her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri, she became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Presently, Jessica is a final year student in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program in the Department of Health Management and Informatics (HMI) at the MU School of Medicine. She is also earning her PhD in Translational Biosciences with an emphasis in Population and Precision Health. She is the GPC Director of Professional Development. Jessica is passionate about advocacy, learning, and opportunities for growth. She is interested in every meaningful opportunity to create a positive experience along the graduate school journey of Mizzou tigers. For ideas and actions on improving the successful climate of Mizzou tigers while adhering to the Mizzou core values of respect, responsibility, excellence, and discovery, please reach out to Jessica via muoslprofdev@missouri.edu.