Alison Moore
About Alison Moore
Alison Moore serves as the Infant and Child Health Unit Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, focusing on health equity and community health improvement. She leads health education programs for adolescents and has a background in public health and education.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Alison Moore serves as the Infant and Child Health Unit Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2024, contributing to health initiatives in St. Paul, Minnesota. In her role, she leads health education programs for the Minneapolis Health Department's School Based Clinics, focusing on adolescent health. Moore emphasizes health equity as a fundamental aspect of her work, aiming to eliminate health disparities within the community.
Education and Expertise
Alison Moore holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from William & Mary, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She also participated in a study abroad program at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in 1998. Moore furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Community-Oriented Public Health Practice from the University of Washington, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in community health and public health practices.
Background
Before her current role, Alison Moore gained valuable experience as a Health Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps from 2000 to 2003. She also worked at the College of William and Mary as a Spanish Language Teaching Assistant in 1998. At the University of Washington, she held several positions, including Graduate & Professional Student Senate Resources Assistant and COPHP Program Coordinator, from 2006 to 2008. These roles contributed to her understanding of health education and community engagement.
Achievements
Alison Moore has developed a strong foundation in program development, budget management, grantmaking, supervision, evaluation, and strategic partnerships. Her work focuses on improving community health and enhancing access to healthcare through effective program design and implementation. Moore utilizes public and community-based partnerships to further her initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to fostering health equity and addressing health disparities.