Heather Williamson, Mph, Cph
About Heather Williamson, Mph, Cph
Heather Williamson, MPH, CPH, serves as a Senior Project Manager for COVID-19 Case Investigation at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position she has held since 2021. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota and has extensive experience in public health and project management.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Heather Williamson serves as a Senior Project Manager in the COVID-19 Case Investigation unit at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2021, where she develops daily projects and designs programs to enhance the functionality of case investigators and supervisors. Williamson promotes coordination among group leads, ensuring effective collaboration within the team. She also coordinates the unit's operations, providing remote supervision and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Her responsibilities include spearheading various projects directed by the Minnesota Department of Health and managing assigned duties from Rose directors and the management team.
Education and Expertise
Heather Williamson holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which she completed from 2017 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the same university, studying from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland in 2012. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public health and biological sciences, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before her current role, Heather Williamson gained diverse experience in various positions. She worked as a Phlebotomist at the American Red Cross from 2014 to 2016 and held multiple roles at the Minnesota Department of Health, including Group Lead and Case Investigator. She also served as a Team Supervisor at the American Red Cross and worked as an Orientation Leader and Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota. This varied background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of public health operations.
Achievements
During her tenure at the Minnesota Department of Health, Heather Williamson led the formal management of the payroll system for all case investigators and supervisors from September 2020 to April 2021. She has been instrumental in developing programs that improve project functionality and enhance team collaboration. Her ability to coordinate operations and troubleshoot problems has been vital to the success of the COVID-19 Case Investigation unit.