Daniel Fernandez Baca
About Daniel Fernandez Baca
Daniel Fernandez Baca serves as the Director of the Center for Health Statistics at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position he has held since 2017. He has an extensive academic background in sociology and psychology from the University of Iowa and the University of Florida, along with various roles in research and administration in health-related fields.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Daniel Fernandez Baca has served as the Director of the Center for Health Statistics at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2017. In this role, he oversees the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health data to inform public health policy and programs. His work contributes to understanding health trends and outcomes in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Fernandez Baca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He further advanced his education at the University of Florida, earning a Master of Arts in Sociology from 2006 to 2009. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Florida, a program he has been engaged in since 2006.
Previous Positions at University of Florida
Before his current role at the Minnesota Department of Health, Daniel Fernandez Baca worked at the University of Florida. He served as the Assistant Director from 2015 to 2017 and as a Research Coordinator in the Institute for Child Health Policy from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from 2003 to 2004.
Background in Research
Daniel Fernandez Baca has a solid background in research, having held various positions in academic settings. His experience includes conducting research as a Research Assistant and later as a Research Coordinator, where he contributed to projects focused on child health policy. This background supports his current role in health statistics.