Kristen Ojo, Mhs Cph
About Kristen Ojo, Mhs Cph
Kristen Ojo is an epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health, specializing in COVID-19 infection control strategies since 2020. She has a strong background in public health, having worked at various institutions, including Johns Hopkins, and holds a Master of Health Science from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Kristen Ojo has served as an Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. In this role, she provides technical assistance to healthcare providers regarding COVID-19 infection control strategies. She manages thousands of records related to healthcare worker encounters and coordinates with various teams to conduct surveillance on COVID-19 cases and exposures. Additionally, she represents the healthcare worker monitoring team in electronic communications, ensuring effective information sharing and collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Ojo holds a Master of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Davidson College. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to manage COVID-19 healthcare worker data using local database systems such as MEDSS and REDCap, enhancing her expertise in public health data management.
Background
Before her current position, Kristen Ojo worked in various roles at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She was a Senior Research Program Coordinator from 2010 to 2017, where she contributed to research projects and program coordination. Additionally, she served as an AmeriCorps Member for 10 months in LaGrange, GA, from 2007 to 2008, gaining valuable experience in community service and public health initiatives.
Professional Experience
Kristen Ojo has extensive experience in research program coordination, having held multiple positions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She worked as a Senior Research Program Coordinator II from 2017 to 2020 and as a Senior Research Program Coordinator from 2013 to 2017. Her roles involved managing research projects and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance public health initiatives.