Addishiwot Teshome
About Addishiwot Teshome
Addishiwot Teshome is a student worker at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in Biomedical Engineering and Epidemiology, holding a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree respectively.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Addishiwot Teshome has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health as a Student Worker since 2016, accumulating eight years of experience in this role. Prior to this position, Teshome worked in various capacities at the same department, including a Research Intern focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorders Public Health Surveillance Report in 2013 for three months, and as a Student Worker in the Center for Occupational Health and Safety for one month in 2014. Additionally, Teshome served as an Epidemiologist in Environmental Health and Biomonitoring from 2014 to 2015 for one year.
Education and Expertise
Teshome holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where studies were completed from 2007 to 2011. Following this, Teshome pursued a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Minnesota, achieving this degree in 2016 after seven years of study. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and public health, equipping Teshome with the skills necessary for roles in health-related research and epidemiology.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the Minnesota Department of Health, Teshome worked at Michigan Technological University as a Writing Center Tutor from 2009 to 2011 for two years. This role involved providing academic support to students, enhancing their writing skills. Additionally, Teshome worked as a Student Worker in Environmental Health and Biomonitoring at the University of Minnesota for three months in 2014, contributing to the understanding of health impacts related to environmental factors.