Jessica Diehl

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 Commonwealth University–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.