Sophie Elsenbast
About Sophie Elsenbast
Sophie Elsenbast is a dedicated professional currently serving as a MIIC Student Worker Para Professional Senior at the Minnesota Department of Health and a Graduate Student at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. She has a background in dietetics and has held various roles in health and nutrition, including internships and positions in lifeguarding and management.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Sophie Elsenbast currently holds the position of MIIC Student Worker Para Professional Senior at the Minnesota Department of Health, a role she has been in since 2021. Prior to this, she completed a three-month internship with the department in 2018, gaining experience in public health initiatives in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Her current position involves supporting various health programs and contributing to the department's mission of promoting public health in Minnesota.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Elsenbast earned her Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Dietitian from the College of Saint Benedict, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She is currently pursuing further education at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health as a Graduate Student, a program she has been part of since 2020. Additionally, she has been studying Spanish and Medical Spanish at Celas Maya since 2018, enhancing her communication skills in a healthcare context.
Background
Sophie Elsenbast has a diverse background in both education and work experience. She attended O'Gorman High School for one year and later completed her secondary education at Benilde-St. Margaret's from 2012 to 2015. Her early work experience includes roles as a lifeguard at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and Edina Country Club, as well as a managerial position at Edina Country Club for one month in 2017. She also worked as a Health and Nutrition Coordinator at the Greater Chicago Food Depository from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Experience
Sophie Elsenbast has accumulated significant professional experience in public health and nutrition. Her role as a Health and Nutrition Coordinator at the Greater Chicago Food Depository involved developing and implementing health programs. In addition to her current position at the Minnesota Department of Health, she has also worked as a lifeguard in various capacities, demonstrating her commitment to community service and safety.