Karli Thorstenson
About Karli Thorstenson
Karli Thorstenson is a Communications Coordinator with extensive experience in public health communication and project coordination. She has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including the Minnesota Department of Health and the Oregon Public Health Institute.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Karli Thorstenson currently serves as a Communications Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to public health communication strategies in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Communications Specialist at the same department for eight months in 2019. Her experience in these roles involves managing communication efforts related to health initiatives and public awareness campaigns.
Previous Experience in Public Health Communication
Before joining the Minnesota Department of Health, Thorstenson worked at the Oregon Public Health Institute as a Project and Communications Coordinator from 2012 to 2017. In this role, she focused on public health projects and communication strategies in the Portland, Oregon Area. Additionally, she served as a Health Information Specialist for the County of San Diego from 2017 to 2019, where she was involved in health information management.
Education and Expertise
Karli Thorstenson earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a focus on Health Behavior Health Promotion from the University of Arizona, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from the University of Puget Sound, obtained from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health communication and health promotion strategies.
Teaching and Research Experience
Thorstenson has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Arizona for nine months in 2009 to 2010. She also held the position of Graduate Research Assistant at Portland State University for three months in 2011. These roles provided her with foundational skills in research and education within the public health domain.
Marketing and Communications Roles
In addition to her public health experience, Karli Thorstenson worked as a Marketing and Design Associate at Bridge Advantage from 2014 to 2016. This role involved marketing and design tasks within the Portland, Oregon Area. She also completed a Community Development Research Internship at PolicyLink for three months in 2010, contributing to research efforts in community development.