Dawn Olson
About Dawn Olson
Dawn Olson is the Covid Policy Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2021. She previously held various roles in public safety and health, including positions at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota Department of Health, and she has a degree in Business Administration from North Dakota State University.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Currently, Dawn Olson serves as the COVID Policy Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing policies related to COVID-19, including managing the division budget. Since 2021, she has provided resources and guidance on vaccine and testing protocols, contributing to the state's public health response during the pandemic.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Dawn Olson has held multiple positions at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. From 2006 to 2010, she worked as the DVS Administration Supervisor for four years in St. Paul, Minnesota. Later, she served as Program Director from 2019 to 2020 for eight months in the same location. These roles provided her with extensive experience in administration and program management.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Olson studied Business Administration at North Dakota State University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1991. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management and policy development in public health and safety sectors.
Role as COVID Contract Manager
Before her current position, Dawn Olson worked as the COVID Contract Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she was involved in managing contracts related to COVID-19 initiatives, further enhancing her expertise in public health management during a critical time.