Margaret Darling
About Margaret Darling
Margaret Darling is a Research Scientist in the Health Economics Program at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has extensive experience in public policy and research, having worked at various institutions and served in leadership roles within professional organizations.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Margaret Darling serves as a Research Scientist in the Health Economics Program at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2018. In her role, she focuses on health economics research, contributing to the understanding of economic factors affecting public health. Her work aims to inform policy decisions and improve health outcomes in Minnesota.
Current Role at Humphrey School of Public Affairs
In addition to her role at the Minnesota Department of Health, Margaret Darling has been a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs since 2018. In this capacity, she supports research initiatives and assists in teaching activities, contributing to the academic environment and the development of future public policy leaders in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Darling holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she has studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, enhancing her understanding of public policy and health economics.
Previous Experience at The Brookings Institution
Before her current roles, Margaret Darling worked as a Senior Research Assistant at The Brookings Institution from 2014 to 2017. In this position, she contributed to various research projects, focusing on policy analysis and economic research, which provided her with valuable experience in the field of public policy.
Involvement with Public Leadership Education Network
Margaret Darling was a Board Member of the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure, she served as Treasurer and Secretary, where she was involved in organizational governance and strategic planning, contributing to the mission of empowering women in public leadership.