Josue Becerra
About Josue Becerra
Josue Becerra is a Public Health Specialist with a background in psychology and integrated behavioral health. He has experience in managing outbreak data and collaborating with public health teams in Minnesota.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Josue Becerra has been employed as a Public Health Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing and analyzing data related to public health initiatives. His responsibilities include leading investigations into disease outbreak patterns, ensuring data privacy in compliance with CDC guidelines, and collaborating with various partners, including local public health teams.
Education and Expertise
Josue Becerra holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Augsburg University, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota between 2021 and 2023. Additionally, he obtained an Associate’s Degree from Century College from 2013 to 2015 and completed his high school education at New Life Academy from 2007 to 2013.
Background
Before joining the Minnesota Department of Health, Josue Becerra gained experience in various roles related to public health and mental health services. He worked as an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Practitioner at the University of Minnesota from 2018 to 2022. He also served as a Behavior Therapist at Behavior Therapy Solutions of Minnesota and as a Developmental/Therapy Trainee at Fraser, where he focused on developmental therapy.
Achievements in Public Health
In his current role and previous positions, Josue Becerra has led investigations into disease outbreak patterns, specifically targeting certain demographics and regions in Minnesota. He has managed outbreak data while ensuring compliance with data privacy standards. His collaborative efforts with organizations such as the Minnesota Department of Education and local public health teams have contributed to enhancing public health responses.
Previous Research Experience
Josue Becerra has experience in research, having worked as a Psychology Department Researcher at Augsburg University for three months in 2017. This role allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to the understanding of psychological principles and their applications in public health.