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Professor Jessica Diehl, MHS, CLC, PA-C is a dedicated healthcare provider and educator with a strong background in clinical practice and academic leadership. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at Â鶹ֱ²¥â€“Lock Haven, where she has been educating future PAs for over five years.

Clinically, Professor Diehl brings more than a decade of experience as a Physician Assistant. Since 2013, she has been a valued member of the Geisinger Healthcare System, where she has practiced in both family medicine and urgent care. Her clinical work reflects a deep commitment to comprehensive primary care, with a particular focus on serving underserved populations.

She holds a Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, both from Lock Haven University. Continuing her dedication to professional growth, she has completed coursework toward a Doctorate of Health Science in Health Science and Exercise Leadership at Pennsylvania Western University–California. In 2024, she became a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Healthy Children Project, expanding her expertise in maternal and child health.

Outside of her professional roles, Professor Diehl is a proud mother who enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and staying active.