Gregory Nelson
About Gregory Nelson
Gregory Nelson is a Public Health Sanitarian III at the Minnesota Department of Health, with a background in environmental public health and various roles in health inspection and sustainability. He has experience working in academic settings and environmental organizations, contributing to public health initiatives since 2011.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Gregory Nelson currently serves as a Public Health Sanitarian III at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to public health initiatives and environmental health assessments. Prior to this position, he worked as a Sanitarian II at the same department from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on various aspects of environmental health. His experience at the Minnesota Department of Health involves ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting community health standards.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Public Health from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, completing his studies from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in public health principles and environmental science. This knowledge is applied in his current role as a Public Health Sanitarian, where he addresses environmental health issues and promotes public health initiatives.
Background
Gregory Nelson has a diverse background in public health and environmental science. He began his career with various roles at the Academic Skills Center in Eau Claire, WI, including positions as an Entomology Lab Assistant and Student Office of Sustainability Director. His early experiences also include internships focused on biology and environmental health, such as his role at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Preserve and the Minneapolis Health Department. These positions laid the groundwork for his later work as a Health Inspector in Minneapolis.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Gregory Nelson held several positions that enhanced his expertise in public health and environmental inspection. He worked as a Health Inspector for the City of Minneapolis from 2018 to 2019 and as a Seasonal Environmental Technician in 2017. His experience also includes an internship at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Ecuador, where he focused on entomology research. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of environmental health and regulatory compliance.