Abby Shea
About Abby Shea
Abby Shea is a Planner Principal State at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in environmental health and education, having held various roles in organizations such as Anoka County and the Coon Creek Watershed District.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Abby Shea serves as a Planner Principal State at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to public health planning initiatives in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this role, she is involved in strategic planning and program development aimed at improving health outcomes across the state.
Previous Experience at Anoka County
Prior to her current role, Abby Shea worked as an Environmental Health Specialist at Anoka County from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this position, she focused on environmental health issues, implementing programs and policies to safeguard public health in Anoka, Minnesota.
Professional Background in Environmental Engagement
Abby Shea was employed as an Engagement Specialist at the Coon Creek Watershed District from 2022 to 2023. In this role, she worked on community engagement efforts related to watershed management and environmental stewardship in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Academic Qualifications in Geology and Environmental Science
Abby Shea holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from Lawrence University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, completing her studies in 2020. Additionally, she gained field experience in geology through a study abroad program at Osservatorio Geologico di Coldigioco in 2015.
Teaching and Research Experience
Abby Shea has experience in academia, having worked as a Chemistry Lab Instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay from 2017 to 2019. She also served as an Assistant Researcher at the same university from 2018 to 2019, contributing to research projects in the field of environmental science.