Nate Wright
About Nate Wright
Nate Wright is an experienced epidemiologist currently serving as the Drug Overdose Surveillance Project Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has a background in developmental and child psychology, as well as maternal and child health, and actively collaborates with community partners to address opioid and drug overdose issues.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Nate Wright serves as the Epidemiologist Intermediate and Drug Overdose Surveillance Project Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to efforts focused on drug overdose surveillance and public health initiatives. In this role, he manages the Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance grant from the CDC, which involves overseeing data collection and analysis related to opioid overdoses. His work includes collaborating with community partners and stakeholders to provide data and technical assistance in addressing opioid and drug overdose issues.
Previous Experience at Minnesota Department of Health
Prior to his current role, Nate Wright worked at the Minnesota Department of Health as a Paraprofessional from 2013 to 2015. During this two-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in public health practices while working in Saint Paul, MN. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles within the department, including his current position as an Epidemiologist Intermediate.
Education and Expertise
Nate Wright holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Developmental and Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Maternal and Child Health and Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota - School of Public Health, graduating in 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in epidemiology and public health.
Research and Publications
Nate Wright actively publishes reports in peer-reviewed journals and on the Minnesota Department of Health website. His research contributions focus on drug overdose surveillance and public health data analysis. He presents his findings at local, regional, and national conferences, sharing insights and data that inform public health strategies and initiatives.