Rebecca Huebsch, Mph
About Rebecca Huebsch, Mph
Rebecca Huebsch is a Senior Epidemiologist with extensive experience in public health, having worked in various roles including at the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. She holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and has a background in emergency response and health management.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Rebecca Huebsch serves as a Senior Epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In her role, she focuses on analyzing public health data and implementing strategies to improve community health outcomes.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Rebecca Huebsch has a diverse background in public health and emergency response. She worked at the Minnesota Department of Health as an Epidemiologist from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she gained experience as an intern in Health Policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2018. Additionally, she served as an Emergency Response Team Health Manager for Medair in South Sudan from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background in Public Health
Rebecca Huebsch obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, studying from 2017 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she earned an Associate’s Degree in Paramedic studies from North Dakota State College of Science between 2015 and 2016.
Early Career in Healthcare
Rebecca Huebsch began her career in healthcare as an Educational Activities Associate at People Serving People Inc from 2012 to 2014. She then worked as an EMT and Paramedic at Perham Health from 2014 to 2018. This early experience in emergency medical services laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in public health and epidemiology.
Internship Experience
During her early career, Rebecca Huebsch completed an internship with Children's HeartLink as an International Programs Intern in 2012. This role allowed her to gain insights into global health initiatives and program management, further enhancing her expertise in public health.