Nicholas Vang
About Nicholas Vang
Nicholas Vang is a Public Health Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and a Master of Public Health from New York Medical College.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Nicholas Vang has been employed as a Public Health Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2021. In this role, he is part of the Case Intake Team, contributing to public health initiatives and programs. His work involves addressing public health concerns and ensuring effective communication within the department. Vang's position allows him to apply his educational background in health services to real-world public health challenges in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Vang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, studying from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Health degree from New York Medical College, completing his studies in 2020. Additionally, he received a certificate in Public Health Modeling from Yale University in 2019. This educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles and practices.
Background
Nicholas Vang has a diverse professional background in public health and healthcare services. He began his career as a Direct Care Professional at ACR Homes from 2016 to 2018. Following this, he held various roles at New York Medical College, including Student Chair of the Evaluation Committee and Vice President of Student Healthcare Executives. He also worked as a Research Assistant at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute from 2019 to 2020. Vang's experiences in these positions have contributed to his expertise in public health.
Clinical Experience at Medtox Laboratories
Since 2021, Nicholas Vang has been working as a Clinical Toxicology Technician at Medtox Laboratories in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this role, he performs clinical laboratory duties, which include processing and extracting immunoassays. His work at Medtox complements his public health role at the Minnesota Department of Health, allowing him to apply his technical skills in a laboratory setting.