Caroline Hagedorn
About Caroline Hagedorn
Caroline Hagedorn is a Health Science Policy Analyst at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2011. With over a decade of experience in healthcare research policy, she leads the Healthcare Research Policy program within the Division of Clinical and Healthcare Research Policy.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Caroline Hagedorn has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2011, where she serves as a Health Science Policy Analyst. In this role, she focuses on healthcare research policy analysis and leads the Healthcare Research Policy program within the Division of Clinical and Healthcare Research Policy at the Office of Science Policy. Her work involves shaping healthcare research policy, contributing to the advancement of public health initiatives, and ensuring effective communication of health policies.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Communication
Prior to her current position at NIH, Caroline Hagedorn held several roles that contributed to her expertise in health communication and policy. She worked as a Health Communications Fellow at the National Cancer Institute from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences from 2011 to 2014, and as a Graduate Assistant at the MSU Department of Communication from 2008 to 2009. She also interned at Greater Lansing Business Monthly in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Hagedorn obtained her Master of Arts in Health and Risk Communication from Michigan State University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the same institution, graduating in 2008. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective communication and analysis in the field of health policy.
Role at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In 2019, Caroline Hagedorn worked as a Senior Advisor at the Office of the Surgeon General within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a brief period of three months. This role allowed her to engage with high-level health policy discussions and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes.