Helene Jorgensen

Helene Jorgensen is recovering from neurological Lyme disease. As a patient for seven years, Helene set out to uncover why the health care system is failing her and so many other patients.

Before her ill-fated encounter with a bloodthirsty tick, she worked as an economist. She received her Ph.D. degree in Economics from American University. She also has an M.S. degree in environmental science and policy from George Mason University. Currently, she is a senior research associate with the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Helene lives in Washington DC with her husband and two adopted dogs Walnut and Kiwi. She volunteers at the Washington Humane Society training pit bulls.