Cammie J. Wadman Baca
About Cammie J. Wadman Baca
Cammie J. Wadman Baca serves as the Operations Principal in the Director's Office for Child & Family Health at the Minnesota Department of Health. With extensive experience in healthcare management and education, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations and has a strong academic background in business and healthcare administration.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Cammie J. Wadman Baca serves as the Operations Principal in the Director's Office for Child & Family Health at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she has been involved in health improvement initiatives since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing operations and contributing to the strategic direction of health programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of children and families.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Prior to her current position, Cammie worked at the Minnesota Department of Health as Principal of Infectious Disease Operations from 2017 to 2022. During her five years in this role, she focused on public health laboratory operations and collaborated with the CDC on infectious disease initiatives. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in public health management and operational efficiency.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Cammie holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied Business and Medical Technology Management. She also completed a mini-Masters of Project Management through the Project Management Professional (PMP) program. Additionally, she has an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Marketing & Small Business Management from Anoka-Ramsey Community College and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Healthcare Administration from Metro State University.
Professional Experience in Healthcare
Cammie's extensive professional background includes roles such as Chief Financial Officer at Allina Health, where she managed the MN Lung Center and MN Sleep Institute, and as a Healthcare Consultant Manager at CliftonLarsonAllen. She also held positions at Humana and the University of Minnesota Medical Center, focusing on business operations and hospital contracting. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and operations.
Community Involvement and Volunteer Work
Cammie actively contributes to her community through volunteer work, including coaching with the Minnesota Special Olympics. She also engages in professorship roles within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) system, where she shares her expertise with students. Additionally, she is involved in educational initiatives within the Anoka Hennepin Independent School District #11, supporting the academic growth of students.