Kristen K. Clark, DVM, Mph, Dac VP M, Ccrt
About Kristen K. Clark, DVM, Mph, Dac VP M, Ccrt
Kristen K. Clark, DVM, MPH, DACVP, CCRT, serves as the Director of the Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative at the Minnesota Department of Health. With over ten years of experience in public health, veterinary medicine, and small business, she advocates for the One Health approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Kristen K. Clark serves as the Director of the Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2023, focusing on promoting responsible antibiotic use across human and animal health sectors. Her role involves engaging with various stakeholders to implement strategies that enhance antibiotic stewardship, thereby improving public health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Kristen K. Clark has a robust educational background in veterinary medicine and public health. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine between 2007 and 2011. She also holds a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, completed in 2012. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Zoology/Animal Biology from Iowa State University from 2004 to 2006.
Background
Kristen K. Clark has over ten years of combined experience in academia, government, clinical veterinary practice, and small business ownership. Before her current role, she worked at Iowa State University as a COVID-19 Public Health Coordinator and University Public Health Coordinator. She also practiced as an Associate Veterinarian specializing in canine rehabilitation at Boone Veterinary Hospital from 2012 to 2015.
Achievements
Kristen K. Clark has demonstrated success in fostering stakeholder engagement and leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. She is recognized as a social entrepreneur with a focus on public health and veterinary medicine. Her advocacy for the One Health approach highlights her commitment to addressing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Small Business Ownership
In addition to her public health and veterinary roles, Kristen K. Clark is a small business owner at Lunchsox, a venture she started in 2020 in Madrid, Iowa. This experience adds to her diverse professional portfolio, showcasing her entrepreneurial skills alongside her public health and veterinary expertise.