Catherine Diamond
About Catherine Diamond
Catherine Diamond is a Research Scientist and Evaluator at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2017. With over a decade of experience in public health and youth development, she has held various academic and research positions, including adjunct professorships and program management roles.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Catherine Diamond has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health as a Research Scientist and Evaluator since 2017. In this role, she focuses on creating and supporting evidence-based initiatives. Her work involves applying her extensive knowledge in public health and evaluation to address health-related issues in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Diamond holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the City University of New York, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from New York University, studying Community Public Health from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and community health initiatives.
Background
Catherine Diamond has a diverse professional background that spans government, academic, and research institutions. She has over 10 years of experience in the non-profit youth development field. Prior to her current position, she held various roles, including Director of Program Management/Health Literacy at the 'I Have A Dream' Foundation in the New York Metro Area from 2008 to 2015, and School Wellness Works Consultant at the NYC Department of Education from 2015 to 2016.
Previous Academic Positions
Catherine Diamond has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Professor at Lehman College for three months in 2016 and at Eugene Lang College for one year from 2011 to 2012. In addition, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the CUNY School of Public Health from 2013 to 2015, where she assisted Dr. Nicholas Freudenberg.
Professional Experience in Research
Catherine Diamond has held various research-related positions, including a role as a Research Study Assistant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center from 2006 to 2007. Her experience in research and evaluation is complemented by her commitment to data-driven initiatives, which she applies in her current role at the Minnesota Department of Health.