Emily Moilanen
About Emily Moilanen
Emily Moilanen serves as a Healthcare System Preparedness Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in public health and sociology, with experience in healthcare coordination and community engagement.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Emily Moilanen has served as a Healthcare System Preparedness Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2015. In this role, she develops and implements statewide healthcare coalition initiatives that align with federal healthcare preparedness goals. She coordinates with both private and public partners to address planning initiatives for at-risk populations and special medical needs. Additionally, she provides oversight for community engagement efforts focused on crisis standards of care planning.
Education and Expertise
Emily Moilanen earned her Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Hamline University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles and community engagement strategies.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her current role, Emily Moilanen worked in various positions within the healthcare sector. She was a Client Services Coordinator Lead at Behavioral Medical Interventions from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she held roles at St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, serving as a Clinical Services Scheduler and Intake Coordinator from 2008 to 2011, and as a Core Navigator from 2011 to 2012. Her experiences have contributed to her expertise in healthcare service coordination and client management.
Early Career at University of Minnesota
Emily Moilanen began her career in healthcare as a Student Worker in the Office of Emergency Preparedness at the University of Minnesota from 2014 to 2015. This role provided her with foundational experience in emergency preparedness within a healthcare context, further shaping her career trajectory in public health and preparedness planning.