Randi Callahan
About Randi Callahan
Randi Callahan serves as the Overdose Prevention Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in public health and various roles in health promotion, she has over two decades of experience in the field.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Randi Callahan has served as the Overdose Prevention Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2021. In this role, she focuses on strategies to reduce overdose incidents in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles within the Minnesota Department of Health, including Rural Health and Primary Care HPSA Coordinator and Grants Manager from 2018 to 2021, and State Lead Case Monitor and Healthy Homes Grant Manager from 2009 to 2013. Her extensive experience in public health initiatives contributes to her effectiveness in addressing overdose prevention.
Education and Expertise
Randi Callahan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies with an emphasis in Health Promotion, Environmental Health, and Global Health from the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health from Des Moines University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from North Iowa Area Community College between 1997 and 1999. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of public health and related fields.
Previous Employment History
Before joining the Minnesota Department of Health, Randi Callahan worked at StayWell as a Program Specialist for 10 months in 2004-2005 in Eagan, Minnesota. She also served as the Just Eliminate Lies (JEL) Youth Tobacco Control Program Manager at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services from 2000 to 2004. Her diverse roles in public health have provided her with a broad range of experience in program management and health promotion.
Public Health Initiatives
Throughout her career, Randi Callahan has been involved in various public health initiatives. As the Overdose Prevention Coordinator, she implements programs aimed at reducing overdose rates. Her previous roles at the Minnesota Department of Health included managing grants and coordinating rural health efforts. Additionally, her experience with the JEL Youth Tobacco Control Program highlights her commitment to addressing health issues among youth. These initiatives reflect her dedication to improving community health outcomes.