Leigh
Jahnke,
BS
University of Nebraska Medical Center
NE,
United States
Leigh Jahnke is a second-year medical student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Leigh Jahnke graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2022 with degrees in Biology and Spanish. Originally from rural Nebraska, she is passionate about improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities. Outside of school, Leigh enjoys rock climbing, traveling, and sewing.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
This project developed culturally and linguistically tailored diabetes self-management materials in Karen to address healthcare disparities. Through audiovisual content and community collaboration, the materials aimed to improve understanding and engagement. Positive feedback from Karen-speaking patients highlighted better diabetes comprehension, with future implementation planned for broader use and evaluation.