Callie Chamberlain
About Callie Chamberlain
Callie Chamberlain serves as the Health Equity Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health and has extensive experience in health equity and social responsibility roles. She co-hosts a popular medical podcast and has contributed to various initiatives aimed at supporting refugees and promoting gender equity.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Callie Chamberlain serves as the Health Equity Commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. In this role, she focuses on addressing health disparities and promoting equitable health outcomes for all communities. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement strategies that enhance health equity across the state.
Current Role at UNHCR
Since 2021, Callie Chamberlain has worked as an International Facilitator for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. In this capacity, she facilitates training and workshops related to race and racism on a global scale. Her efforts aim to enhance understanding and support for refugees and displaced persons.
Education and Expertise
Callie Chamberlain holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Management and Business Communications from the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business, completed in 2011. She also earned a Master of Public Administration from Bernard M. Baruch College in 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in health equity, public administration, and organizational culture.
Achievements in Health and Social Responsibility
Chamberlain has made significant contributions to health and social responsibility through various roles. She is recognized as a Gender Equity and Entrepreneurship Consultant to the Saudi Arabian Government and has served as a UN Alliance of Civilizations Peace Building Fellow. Additionally, she is a Social Responsibility Leader at Optum, focusing on initiatives that promote health equity.
Podcast and Media Contributions
Callie Chamberlain co-hosts the medical podcast 'Until It's Fixed', which has achieved a top 5 ranking and a 5-star rating. The podcast guides approximately 70,000 unique listeners through the complexities of the health system. She also filmed an award-winning documentary that premiered in Times Square AMC in 2019, highlighting the role of women in the refugee crisis.