Aaron Cotter
About Aaron Cotter
Aaron Cotter serves as the COVID-19 Community Testing/Vaccination Contracts Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he coordinates emergency contracting for testing and vaccination services. He has a background in grant writing and management, with experience in various organizations including Resource, Inc., HAP, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Aaron Cotter serves as the COVID-19 Community Testing/Vaccination Contracts Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, he has been responsible for coordinating the emergency contracting process for COVID-19 response. His efforts have focused on ensuring the rapid deployment of testing and vaccination services across Minnesota. Cotter has facilitated communication between various state agencies and vendors to streamline the COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts, addressing urgent community health needs during the pandemic.
Previous Experience in Grant Writing
Aaron Cotter has extensive experience in grant writing and management. He worked as a Grant Writer at Resource, Inc. from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Following this, he served as a Corporate and Foundation Grant Writer at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he held the position of Grants Manager at Hmong American Partnership from 2017 to 2019, further solidifying his expertise in securing funding for various initiatives.
Background in External Affairs
Before his roles in grant writing, Aaron Cotter volunteered as an External Affairs Volunteer at the US Fish & Wildlife Service from 2010 to 2012 in Sacramento, CA. This experience contributed to his understanding of community engagement and external communications. He also worked as a Grant Writer/Coordinator at California Engineering Company, Inc. for a year in 2009, which added to his diverse background in grant management.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Cotter studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters from 2002 to 2005. His educational background has provided him with strong communication skills, which he has applied throughout his career in grant writing and public health coordination.
Involvement with Community Organizations
In addition to his professional roles, Aaron Cotter served as a Board Member for Articulture from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His involvement with community organizations reflects his commitment to supporting local initiatives and fostering community development.