Sam Greenwald
About Sam Greenwald
Sam Greenwald is a Maternal and Child Health Data Scientist Student Worker at the Minnesota Department of Health, focusing on data related to priority health needs. He has a background in clinical research and data collection, with previous roles at Hennepin Healthcare, Rainbow Health Initiative, and Minnesota Oncology.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Currently, Sam Greenwald serves as a Maternal and Child Health Data Scientist Student Worker at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the department's efforts in addressing maternal and child health issues. His responsibilities include recording and reporting data related to Minnesota's priority needs and Title V National and State Performance Measures. He focuses on critical areas such as Boys and Young Men, Adolescent Suicide, and Housing, aiming to leverage research and data to inform policies that enhance the health of vulnerable populations.
Education and Expertise
Sam Greenwald has a solid educational background in health services research and policy. He earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of Minnesota, where he studied Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Science, Technology, and Society from Vassar College, completing his studies there from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he graduated with a High School Diploma from Hopkins High School in 2015.
Background
Sam Greenwald has accumulated diverse experience in the healthcare sector. He began his career as a Summer Community Organizing Intern at OutFront Minnesota in 2015. He then worked as a Data Collection Intern at Rainbow Health Initiative in 2017. In 2018, he served as a Clinical Research Assistant at Hennepin Healthcare for two months. His role as a Clinical Research Intern in Oncology at Nuvance Health spanned from 2018 to 2019. Most recently, he worked as a Data Coordinator at Minnesota Oncology from 2019 to 2021.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sam Greenwald has contributed to various projects that support public health initiatives. His work at the Minnesota Department of Health involves supporting the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, which focuses on addressing priority health needs. He aims to utilize research and data to inform policies that improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, demonstrating a commitment to advancing public health through data-driven approaches.