Amanda Markelz Mph, Mls(ascp)
About Amanda Markelz Mph, Mls(ascp)
Amanda Markelz is an epidemiologist with extensive experience in public health and laboratory science. She currently works at the Minnesota Department of Health, specializing in the epidemiology of various infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Amanda Markelz has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health as an Epidemiologist since 2020. In her role, she specializes in the epidemiology of vectorborne, enteric, and respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. She has contributed to the Epidemiology and Data Unit within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Student Worker Para Professional Sr from 2018 to 2020 and as a Researcher from 2019 to 2020, gaining valuable experience in public health and epidemiological research.
Previous Experience at CDC Foundation
In 2020, Amanda Markelz worked for one month as a Field Employee at the CDC Foundation. This position provided her with experience in public health initiatives and contributed to her understanding of epidemiological practices in a field setting. Her brief tenure at the CDC Foundation adds to her diverse background in public health.
Experience at Mayo Clinic
Amanda Markelz worked at the Mayo Clinic as a Medical Laboratory Scientist from 2015 to 2018. During her three years in this role, she gained extensive laboratory experience, which complements her epidemiological expertise. Her work at Mayo Clinic was pivotal in developing her skills in clinical laboratory science and medical technology.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Markelz holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied Environmental Health-Infectious Diseases from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she studied at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, achieving a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from 2014 to 2015. She holds ASCP certification as a medical laboratory scientist and has over seven years of laboratory experience.