Elise Holmes
About Elise Holmes
Elise Holmes is a Planner Principal State at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she focuses on program evaluation and policy analysis to improve global health and child well-being. She has extensive experience in various roles related to public health and nutrition, holding a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Elise Holmes has served as Planner Principal State at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2018. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in program evaluation and policy analysis to enhance global health initiatives. Prior to this position, she worked as Planner Intermediate at the same department from 2017 to 2018. Her work focuses on continuous quality improvement projects and systems transformation in Child and Family Services, engaging area leadership to reduce disparities in Child Protection services.
Education and Expertise
Elise Holmes holds a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where she specialized in Advanced Policy Analysis. She also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Human Nutrition and International Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her educational background supports her strong passion for emergency response, preparedness, child well-being, and health equity.
Background
Elise Holmes has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in education, research, and consulting. She worked as a Student Tutor and Admissions Blogger at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she has experience as a Data Analyst at the University of Minnesota Medical School and as a Researcher at the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center. Her international experience includes serving as an Organizational Consultant for Floating Doctors in Panama.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Elise Holmes has contributed to multiple organizations, including Right Fit Evaluation Consulting, where she worked as a Senior Consultant from 2017 to 2020. Her focus on program evaluation and policy analysis has allowed her to engage in projects aimed at improving child and family services. She has also participated in efforts to enhance global health and well-being through her various roles in public health and nutrition.