Christine Vanbergen
About Christine Vanbergen
Christine Vanbergen serves as the Communications Unit Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2015. With over 20 years of experience in public health communication, she specializes in developing strategies for infectious disease prevention and control.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Christine Vanbergen serves as the Communications Unit Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to public health communications for over nine years. In her role, she manages communications for the Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division. Her focus includes developing and implementing communication strategies that support public health initiatives, particularly in the area of infectious disease prevention and control.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Institute of Public Health
Prior to her current role, Christine worked at the Minnesota Institute of Public Health from 2000 to 2006. During her six years there, she held positions as both Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator and Associate Grant Consultant. In these roles, she developed training programs and provided technical assistance, enhancing public health initiatives in Minnesota.
Experience at State of Minnesota
Christine Vanbergen worked as a Training and Communications Specialist for the State of Minnesota from 2006 to 2014. Over the course of eight years, she focused on enhancing communication strategies and training programs within public health. This experience further solidified her expertise in public health communication.
Education and Expertise
Christine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from Winona State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a foundation for her extensive experience in public health communication. With over 20 years in the field, she has developed a strong expertise in creating communication strategies specifically aimed at infectious disease prevention and control.