Emily Yang
About Emily Yang
Emily Yang serves as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position she has held since 2021. Her extensive background includes roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Human Services, focusing on public health and performance improvement.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Emily Yang has been serving as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health resources across the state. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance public awareness and accessibility of suicide prevention programs.
Previous Experience at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emily Yang worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in various capacities. She served as a Public Health Advisor from 2016 to 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia, where she contributed to public health initiatives. Prior to that, she was a Public Health Associate from 2014 to 2016 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, focusing on community health and disease prevention efforts.
Experience at Minnesota Department of Human Services
Emily Yang held multiple positions at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She worked as a Performance Improvement Associate from 2013 to 2014 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where she focused on enhancing service delivery. Later, from 2018 to 2021, she served as a Quality Officer in Saint Paul, Minnesota, overseeing quality assurance processes within the department.
Education and Expertise
Emily Yang earned her Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Environmental Health from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from the University of Saint Thomas, which she obtained from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and environmental health issues.
Early Career at University of Minnesota
Emily Yang began her career at the University of Minnesota, where she worked as a Student Consultant for Neighborhood HealthSource in 2012 for two months. Additionally, she served as an Interim Provider Enrollment Specialist from 2013 to 2014 for ten months in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, gaining valuable experience in health services and community engagement.