Heidi Jonson, Mph
About Heidi Jonson, Mph
Heidi Jonson, MPH, serves as a Senior Syndromic Surveillance Epidemiologist in the Drug Overdose Epidemiology Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health. With a strong background in public health, she has held various roles across multiple organizations, focusing on maternal and child health outcomes and data analysis.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Heidi Jonson serves as a Senior Syndromic Surveillance Epidemiologist in the Drug Overdose Epidemiology Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to public health initiatives in St. Paul, Minnesota. In her role, she focuses on analyzing syndromic data to inform public health responses to drug overdose incidents.
Work at Hawaii State Department of Health
Since 2022, Heidi Jonson has worked as an MCH Epidemiology Contractor at the Hawaii State Department of Health. In this capacity, she provides expert consultation in epidemiological methods, specifically targeting maternal and child health outcomes. Her work aims to enhance public health surveillance in Hawaii.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Jonson holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Nutritional Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science with a focus on Global Health and Biology from Santa Clara University. Additionally, she has completed specialized training in Data Practitioner and Esri Desktop GIS, enhancing her skills in data analysis and visualization.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Heidi Jonson has a diverse background in public health, having worked in various roles. She was a Healthcare Analyst at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, a Project Manager at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and an Evaluation Coordinator for the World Health Organization. Her experiences span multiple organizations and countries, including work in Ghana and Switzerland.
Skills in Data Analysis and Collaboration
Heidi Jonson possesses strong skills in data analysis and visualization, utilizing tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and GIS. She has experience in multi-stakeholder collaboration, particularly in health information exchange and data integration. Her focus on connecting diverse professionals with public health information supports the modernization of public health surveillance in the U.S.