Alison Molitor
About Alison Molitor
Alison Molitor serves as the Drug Overdose Communications Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she develops communication strategies to improve public understanding of injury and violence prevention. She holds a Master of Public Health from Virginia Commonwealth University and has a background in journalism and psychology from the University of Iowa.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Alison Molitor serves as the Drug Overdose Communications Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she has been responsible for coordinating communications efforts within the Injury and Violence Prevention Section. Her work focuses on enhancing public understanding of injury and violence prevention topics, particularly in relation to drug overdose issues. She has been with the department since 2018, contributing to various initiatives aimed at addressing public health challenges in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Alison Molitor earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology between 2009 and 2013. Her educational background equips her with the skills to translate complex data into accessible formats for non-technical audiences, a key aspect of her current role.
Background in Marketing and Communications
Before her current position, Alison Molitor gained experience in marketing and communications. She worked as a marketing intern at Goodwill of the Heartland in Iowa City for six months in 2012. Later, she joined Fleet Feet Sports Richmond, where she held multiple roles, including marketing and communications consultant, fit specialist, and digital media manager from 2014 to 2015. This diverse background has informed her approach to public health communications.
Communication Strategies Development
In her role as Drug Overdose Communications Coordinator, Alison Molitor develops communication strategies aimed at improving public understanding of the intersections between injury and violence prevention topics. Her focus on translating complex information into clear messages helps engage a broader audience and fosters awareness of critical public health issues.