Tracy Schultz
About Tracy Schultz
Tracy Schultz is a Health Educator in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health, specializing in educational materials for vaccine preventable diseases. She has extensive experience in health education and communication, having worked in various health departments and organizations since 2002.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Tracy Schultz serves as a Health Educator in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she develops and coordinates educational materials specifically for the vaccine preventable disease section. Since 2022, she has been involved in creating both print and electronic communication materials aimed at professional groups and the public. Additionally, she plays a key role in partner communications related to immunization program activities.
Previous Experience in Health Education
Tracy Schultz has extensive experience in health education across various organizations. She worked at the DuPage County Health Department as a Health Educator for eight months and served as a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist at PEER Services, Inc. for three years. From 2007 to 2016, she held the position of Director of Education at the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago. She also worked at the Minnesota Department of Health in several capacities, including as a Health Educator in the Child and Adolescent Health Unit and the COVID-19 Response Team.
Educational Background
Tracy Schultz completed her high school education at Joliet Catholic Academy from 1994 to 1998. She then pursued higher education at the University of St. Thomas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education Non-Licensure from 1998 to 2002. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in health education and public health.
Expertise in Communication Materials
Tracy Schultz has expertise in creating both print and electronic communication materials tailored for professional groups and the public. Her work focuses on developing educational resources that enhance understanding of health issues, particularly in the context of vaccine preventable diseases. This skill set is critical in her current role at the Minnesota Department of Health, where effective communication is essential for public health initiatives.