Ann Zukoski
About Ann Zukoski
Ann Zukoski serves as the Director of the Center for Health Promotion at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in public health, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations and earned advanced degrees in public health and political science.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Ann Zukoski has served as the Director of the Center for Health Promotion at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2022. In this role, she oversees initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes in Minnesota. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Research Scientist Supervisor II at the same department from 2015 to 2022, focusing on statewide health improvement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ann Zukoski holds a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from the University of California, Berkeley. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Additionally, she studied Political Science and Government at Mount Holyoke College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). She has furthered her education with a Certificate of Study in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Background
Zukoski's career in public health spans several roles and organizations. She began her professional journey as a Health Educator with the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic from 1989 to 1991. Over the years, she has held various positions, including Program Health Specialist at Contra Costa County and Senior Research Associate at Rainbow Research Inc. Her experience also includes roles at the Public Health Institute and the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.
Achievements
Ann Zukoski has held several leadership positions in various organizations. She has chaired the Governance Committee at El Colegio Charter School since 2022 and co-chairs the Leadership Committee of the Minnesota Public Health Association since 2018. Zukoski was also the Program Chair for the American Evaluation Association from 2004 to 2006 and served as President of the Minnesota Evaluation Association in 2015. Her involvement in the Minnesota Food Charter's Shared Measurement Team and the Minnesota Department of Health Equity Leadership Team further highlights her commitment to public health.