Hanna Marzinske
About Hanna Marzinske
Hanna Marzinske serves as the Regional Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Health, where she provides mental wellness education and support to local public health agencies. With a background in psychology and public administration, she coordinates disaster behavioral health initiatives and offers training in Psychological First Aid.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Hanna Marzinske serves as the Regional Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she coordinates activities and projects that support disaster behavioral health response and recovery efforts, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. She provides mental wellness education and support to Local Public Health agencies across Minnesota. Additionally, she acts as a subject matter expert for counties and government agencies, offering solutions for behavioral health wellness and recovery initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Hanna Marzinske holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Public Administration from Columbia Southern University between 2008 and 2010. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in behavioral health and public administration.
Background
Prior to her current position, Hanna Marzinske held various roles in the behavioral health and human services sectors. She worked as a Program Director at the Minnesota Department of Human Services from 2015 to 2018. Following this, she served as the Acute Behavior Service Manager at Dungarvin for nine months in 2021. She also worked as a Branch Manager at MRCI WorkSource from 2019 to 2020 and as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Old Main Village for three months in 2020.
Achievements
In her current role, Hanna Marzinske provides virtual training opportunities in Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery. These training sessions are integral to enhancing the capacity of individuals and organizations to respond to behavioral health needs during disasters. Her efforts contribute to the overall mental wellness support framework within the Minnesota Department of Health.