Matt Hertzog Rundle, Mph
About Matt Hertzog Rundle, Mph
Matt Hertzog Rundle, MPH, serves as the Planner Principal State at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he coordinates partner-led initiatives within the Systems Transformation Unit. He has a background in public health, having previously worked in various roles, including as an epidemiologist and data analyst.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Matt Hertzog Rundle currently serves as Planner Principal State at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he coordinates partner-led initiatives within the Systems Transformation Unit, focusing on improving access to services for children and youth with special health needs. Prior to this, he worked as an Epidemiologist for two months in 2020 and as a Senior Student Paraprofessional from 2018 to 2020, contributing to various public health initiatives in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Matt Hertzog Rundle earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Administration and Policy from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Psychology, along with a Certificate in Multicultural Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in public health planning and policy.
Professional Background
Before his current role, Matt Hertzog Rundle worked as a Program and Policy Data Analyst at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services from 2020 to 2022. He also served as a Health Information Management Coordinator at OSF HealthCare for ten months in 2017-2018. His experience includes a position as a Research Assistant at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2013 to 2014 and as a Manager on Duty at Rally House from 2014 to 2017.
Community Engagement Focus
In his current role, Matt Hertzog Rundle emphasizes collaborative community engagement to enhance screening, identification, intervention, and support services for children and youth with special health needs. His work aims to foster partnerships that improve health outcomes and access to necessary services within the community.