Pam Willow
About Pam Willow
Pam Willow serves as a Senior Planner for Policy and Interagency Collaborations at the Minnesota Department of Health, bringing extensive experience in public policy and law from various roles across the United States. Her career includes significant positions at the Alameda County Public Health Department and as a Domestic Violence Attorney in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Pam Willow serves as a Senior Planner for Policy and Interagency Collaborations at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she focuses on developing policies and fostering collaborations between various agencies to enhance public health initiatives.
Previous Experience at Alameda County Public Health Department
Pam Willow worked at the Alameda County Public Health Department for 16 years, from 2001 to 2017. During her tenure, she held the positions of Management Analyst and later Senior Management Analyst. Her work involved analyzing public health policies and contributing to the department's strategic planning efforts.
Legal Experience in the U.S. Virgin Islands
From 1997 to 1999, Pam Willow served as a Domestic Violence Attorney at Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. in St. Thomas. In this role, she provided legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, advocating for their rights and access to necessary resources.
Educational Background in Public Policy
Pam Willow earned her Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 1999 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, she obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Wisconsin Law School, completing her studies from 1991 to 1994.
Consulting Work and Policy Internships
Since 2019, Pam Willow has been self-employed as a Policy Consultant in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Prior to this, she gained experience as a Policy Intern at the Child Care Law Center in 2001 and worked as a Law Clerk for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin in 1992. Her internships and early career roles contributed to her expertise in public policy and law.