Shor Salkas
About Shor Salkas
Shor Salkas serves as the Minnesota Health Equity Networks Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in health equity and community partnerships, he has held various roles in organizations focused on enhancing health equity, including positions at CenterLink and Rainbow Health Initiative.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Shor Salkas currently serves as the Minnesota Health Equity Networks Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, a position held since 2022. In this role, Salkas supervises a statewide team dedicated to enhancing health equity within Minnesota's public health system. The focus is on cultivating connections and fostering growth in health equity initiatives across the state.
Education and Expertise
Shor Salkas holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Minnesota, where studies were concentrated in Community Health Education, completed between 2010 and 2012. Prior to this, Salkas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying Political Science, Women's Studies, and GLBT Studies from 2003 to 2007. This educational background supports Salkas's expertise in health equity and community health initiatives.
Background
Salkas has a diverse professional background that includes various roles focused on health equity and community engagement. Prior to the current position, Salkas worked as a Health Equity Planner at the Minnesota Department of Health from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, Salkas has experience with organizations such as the Rainbow Health Initiative and CenterLink, where Salkas served as Chair of the LGBT HealthLink Advisory Council from 2014 to 2018.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Shor Salkas actively engages in community partnerships aimed at enhancing health equity across Minnesota. Salkas has held leadership roles, including serving as Co-Chair of the Transgender Equity Council in Minneapolis from 2019 to 2021. Currently, Salkas is also a Board Member at the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, contributing to initiatives that support community health and well-being.
Professional Experience
Salkas's professional journey includes various roles that emphasize community health and education. Prior to the current role at the Minnesota Department of Health, Salkas worked as a Program Coordinator at the Rainbow Health Initiative and as a Community Coach and COACH Program Manager at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. These positions reflect a commitment to developing culturally relevant programs and policies that are person-centered and action-oriented.