Jessie Austin O'Neill

Jessie leads and supports research projects focused on supporting the well-being of whole families across the lifespan. She is interested in how children and families’ lives intersect with, and are impacted by, the systems and environments in which we live. Jessie has also worked on a number of projects in partnership with Tribal Nations and Native-led organizations in Minnesota and beyond, including extensive research experience related to the missing and murdered Indigenous relative epidemic. 

Jessie has a master’s degree in public health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health with a concentration in maternal and child health and a minor in epidemiology. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Whitman College.

Outside of work, Jessie enjoys outdoor adventures with her friends, family, and dogs (via foot, bike, or canoe), tending to her garden and five chickens, and cooking tasty food. 

Journal articles

• Austin, J. L., Jeffries, E. F., Winston III, W., Brady, S. S. (2022). Race-related stressors and resources for resilience: Associations with emotional health, conduct problems, and academic investment among African American early adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2021.05.020