Kelly Albright Raatz
About Kelly Albright Raatz
Kelly Albright Raatz serves as the Communications and Program Planner for the Asthma Program at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2012. With a background in public health education and program planning, she coordinates communications and collaborates with various partners to enhance asthma-related initiatives.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Kelly Albright Raatz currently serves as the Communications and Program Planner for the Asthma Program at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she coordinates communications that support activities funded by a CDC cooperative agreement, focusing on asthma program initiatives. She has been with the department since 2012, contributing to the development of content for GovDelivery digital messaging to enhance outreach efforts. Her work involves collaboration with various partners, including state and local public health agencies, to address asthma from a public health perspective.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Department of Health
From 1993 to 2003, Kelly Albright Raatz worked at the Minnesota Department of Health as a Public Health Educator and Program Planner. During her ten years in this position, she was involved in strategic planning to support asthma-related activities. Her experience in public health education and program planning laid the foundation for her current role, where she continues to focus on asthma initiatives.
Educational Background
Kelly Albright Raatz studied at St. Cloud State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Community Health with additional studies in Speech Communications from 1988 to 1991. Prior to this, she attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, completing an Associate of Science (AS) degree in the Dental Assistant Program from 1982 to 1984. Her educational background supports her expertise in health communication and program planning.
Experience in Health Education
Before her tenure at the Minnesota Department of Health, Kelly Albright Raatz worked as a Peer Health Educator at St. Cloud State University from 1988 to 1991. She also served as a Para-professional in the Early Childhood Special Education Program at St. Louis Park Public Schools from 2009 to 2012 and as the Interim Coordinator of Early Childhood Ministry at Westwood Lutheran Church from 2007 to 2009. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in health education and community engagement.