Amy Buckert
About Amy Buckert
Amy Buckert is a Health Educator currently employed at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. She has extensive experience in public health, having held various roles at the Iowa Department of Public Health and YSS, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Community and Public Health from Iowa State University.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Amy Buckert serves as a Health Educator at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to public health initiatives and educational programs. Her role involves developing and implementing health education strategies aimed at improving community health outcomes.
Previous Experience at Iowa Department of Public Health
Amy Buckert has extensive experience at the Iowa Department of Public Health. She worked as a PRAMS Data Manager for 11 months in 2019, focusing on maternal and child health data. Prior to that, she served as an Adolescent Health Manager for one year from 2017 to 2018, and as a Title V and Adolescent Health Planner for four months in 2017. Her roles involved planning and managing health programs targeting adolescents.
Experience in Youth Services
Before her tenure at the Iowa Department of Public Health, Amy worked at YSS, where she held two positions. As a Youth Recovery Specialist from 2015 to 2017, she supported youth in recovery programs. Additionally, she served as a Prevention Services Assistant for three months in 2016, contributing to prevention initiatives aimed at youth.
Educational Background at Iowa State University
Amy Buckert completed her Bachelor of Science in Community and Public Health at Iowa State University from 2013 to 2017. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in public health principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various health-related roles.
Additional Roles in Community Engagement
In addition to her work in public health, Amy Buckert has experience in community engagement. She worked as a Recreation Coordinator at Iowa State University from 2014 to 2017, where she organized recreational activities. She also served as a Teen Outreach Program Facilitator at Mid Iowa Community Action Inc for five months in 2018, focusing on outreach and support for teens.