Elizabeth Polter
About Elizabeth Polter
Elizabeth Polter is an epidemiologist with extensive experience in public health and client services. She has held various roles at Open Arms of Minnesota and currently works at the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Elizabeth Polter has been employed at the Minnesota Department of Health as an Epidemiologist since 2019. In this role, she applies her expertise in epidemiology to analyze public health data, identify trends, and contribute to disease prevention strategies. Her work focuses on improving health outcomes and informing public health policies within the state.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Polter holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which she completed from 2017 to 2022. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master's Degree in Epidemiology from the same institution between 2011 and 2015. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology/Animal Biology and Sociology/Anthropology from 2003 to 2007.
Background
Elizabeth Polter has a diverse professional background in public health and client services. She began her career at Open Arms of Minnesota, where she held various positions, including Client Services Assistant, Client Services Director, and Logistics and Delivery Department Director from 2007 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Volunteer Coordinator at Good Grocer for seven months in 2017 and completed a Field Experience Internship at Medica in 2013.
Achievements at Open Arms of Minnesota
During her tenure at Open Arms of Minnesota, Elizabeth Polter contributed significantly to client services and logistics. She served as Client Services Director from 2010 to 2015, overseeing programs that supported individuals in need. Her roles included managing client services and logistics, which enhanced the organization's operational efficiency and service delivery.
Current Role at University of Minnesota School of Public Health
In addition to her position at the Minnesota Department of Health, Elizabeth Polter has been a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health since 2017. In this capacity, she engages in research activities that support public health initiatives and contributes to academic projects within the field of epidemiology.