Clayton B.
About Clayton B.
Clayton B. serves as the Communications Lead at the Center for Health Equity within the Minnesota Department of Health, focusing on public health communication strategies. He has a background in public relations and has worked extensively with BIPOC and underserved communities to address health challenges and vaccine hesitancy.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Clayton B. serves as the Communications Lead for the Center for Health Equity at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to public health communication strategies in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His role involves facilitating communication efforts, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 Vaccine Response Team, where he collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance outreach and address public health challenges.
Education and Expertise
Clayton B. studied at Metro State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Communication with a Public Relations track from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he attended Minneapolis College, achieving an Associate of Arts degree in Human Services from 2012 to 2015. His educational background equips him with skills in public relations and communication, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Clayton B. has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in public relations and community engagement. He worked as a Public Relations and Marketing Intern at NGPA in 2019 and served as a Mayoral Intern for the City of Saint Paul from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was involved with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as a member of the Communications and Professional Development Committees from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements
In his current role, Clayton B. has developed media stories that highlight the efforts of Minnesotans in addressing public health challenges. He has worked directly with BIPOC and underserved communities to combat vaccine hesitancy and disinformation. His collaboration with institutions such as the University of Minnesota and the Science Museum of Minnesota has enhanced public health communication strategies, demonstrating his commitment to effective outreach.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current position, Clayton B. held several roles that contributed to his expertise in public service and community relations. He worked as a Diversity Liaison at Minneapolis Community and Technical College from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Case Manager/Employment Counselor at Hennepin County from 2015 to 2017. He also completed an internship as a Training Specialist at Hennepin County in 2015.