Jeffrey Koss, Data Visualization Specialist

Jeff Koss joined the Rural Health Information Hub in June 2023 as a Data Visualization Specialist.

In this position, Jeff conceptualizes, designs, and develops maps, graphics, and interactive features to communicate and tell stories about rural issues and disparities. This position combines Jeff’s passion for population health and skill set in geography to share high-quality and accurate information with the public.

Jeff double-majored in geography and public health at the University of Washington, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2015. He also received his master’s degree in geography from the University of Iowa in 2018. Before RHIhub, Jeff worked as a Geographic Information Specialist in the Center for Health Statistics at the Texas Department of State Health Services. In this role, he helped maintain one of the agency’s public COVID-19 dashboards that contained maps, graphs, and indicators with information on COVID-19 cases, testing, and hospitalizations throughout the state. Jeff also served in the State Medical Operations Center emergency response to COVID-19, where he updated and maintained medical surge deployment maps, alternative care site maps, and interactive dashboards with information on statewide resources.

Jeff believes that population health issues are best addressed when their scope is fully understood and is excited to contribute to understanding the unique challenges that rural Americans face.

Contact Jeff at 701.777.6529 or by email at jeffrey@ruralhealthinfo.org.