Patricia Takawira
About Patricia Takawira
Patricia Takawira is a Community Health Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Master of Public Health from Boston University and has a background in sociology and anthropology from Ripon College and the University of Botswana.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Patricia Takawira has served as a Community Health Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2016. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing health programs that address community needs in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to improve public health outcomes and promote health equity within the community.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Takawira holds a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Boston University, which she completed from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology-Anthropology and English with a minor in Spanish from Ripon College, studying there from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she participated in the University Immersion in Southern Africa program through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest at the University of Botswana in 2010.
Background
Patricia Takawira has a diverse educational background that combines sociology, anthropology, and public health. Her academic journey includes significant international exposure, particularly through her immersion program in Southern Africa, which has informed her approach to community health planning. This background supports her work in understanding the social determinants of health and addressing community-specific health challenges.