Alina Kraynak
About Alina Kraynak
Alina Kraynak serves as the Women and Infant Health Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, focusing on policy development to benefit communities. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and has extensive experience in women's health, operational management, and community health advocacy.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Alina Kraynak serves as the Women and Infant Health Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on policy development and change aimed at benefiting communities. She leads interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided to women and infants, advocating for community-based participatory research (CBPR) to address health equity.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Department of Health
Before her current role, Alina worked as a Women's Health Consultant at the Minnesota Department of Health from 2018 to 2023. During her five years in this position, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving women's health services and policies within the state.
Education and Expertise
Alina Kraynak is pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a focus on Advanced Population Health at the University of Illinois Chicago, a program she has been engaged in since 2017. She holds a Master's degree in Nursing Science from the same institution, achieved in 2015. Additionally, she studied Registered Nursing at Ball State University, completing her studies in 2012.
Professional Background in Nursing
Alina has a diverse nursing background, having worked as a Critical Care Registered Nurse at Mercy Health from 2012 to 2014. She then served as an RN II at Rush University Medical Center from 2015 to 2018 in the Greater Chicago Area. Her experiences in various healthcare settings have equipped her with skills in operational management and cost-saving strategies while maintaining staff satisfaction.
Recognition and Leadership
In 2017, Alina was recognized as one of the American Nurse Association's '40 under 40' Emerging Nurse Leaders. This acknowledgment highlights her contributions to the nursing field and her leadership potential in advancing healthcare practices.