Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Communications

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

September, 2018 – Present

Degree: Master of Public Health, Public Health Administration and Policy

Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2020

Relevant coursework: State Health Policy and Politics, Public Health and the Healthcare System, Economics of the Healthcare System, Biostatistics I, Epidemiologic Methods, Health Leadership and Effecting Change, Mass Communication and Public Health, Public Health Research, Planning and Budgeting, Project Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Graduated December, 2016

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Major: Genetics with Certification in Global Health

WORK EXPERIENCE

State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) – Minneapolis, MN

August, 2018 to Present

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities School of Public Health, Graduate Research Assistant

Provide research assistance to a multidisciplinary health policy research team, focusing on state health policy

Conduct literature reviews, prepare policy briefs and blogs, and complete self-directed research tasks and communications projects

Create appealing and digestible data visualization products to support policy and communications projects

Gain expertise in issues related to state Medicaid innovation, including Medicaid 1332 and 1115 waivers, program evaluation design, and data use for program monitoring and evaluation

Distill complicated policy information into clear and succinct language intended for a broad audience

Assist with website management

Emergency Medicine Residency Administration – Madison, WI

February to August, 2018

BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine, Residency Leadership Support

Provided administrative support to physicians by scheduling meetings, tracking expenses, transcribing conference discussions, and planning residency events

Designed and implemented department data tracking tools for annual budgeting and surveying

Created visually appealing and informative marketing materials distributed during residency interviews

Assisted in the redesign and content refresh of the department’s public-facing website

Community Health Internship Program- Madison, WI

June to August, 2016

University of Wisconsin Extension, Creating Healthy Communities Intern

Worked on a team that created and distributed facilitator kits and communications products for Cancer Clear & Simple, an educational tool to reduce rural cancer disparities in Wisconsin

Developed healthy lifestyle program plans for community educators, to be used with children age 8-14 and their families

Attended trainings on health equity and community engagement

Wildonger Biochemistry Lab - Madison, WI

January, 2014 to May, 2016

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Undergraduate Researcher

Worked with model organisms (fruit flies) to design genetic lines and phenotypically identify line characteristics

Adapted to constantly changing procedures in order to perform experiments thoroughly and correctly

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Public Health Review – Minneapolis, MN

January, 2020 to Present

University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Peer Reviewer

Copy edit and propose content changes for submissions to this University publication

Student Sexual Misconduct Subcommittee – Minneapolis, MN

August, 2018 to Present

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University Senate Panelist

Participate in a subcommittee of academic staff and students who deliberate on cases of alleged sexual misconduct involving University of Minnesota students

Attend 20 hours of training annually on hearing proceedings, including skill development in credibility assessment and preponderance of evidence

Maintain clarity and composure while interfacing with complainants (victims) and respondents (accused) during hearing proceedings and develop investigation-relevant lines of questioning for complainants, respondents, and witnesses

Health Policy Internship - Madison, WI

August, 2016 to January, 2017

Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH), Public Policy Intern

Researched, published, and marketed two policy briefs as part of WAWH’s Proactive Policy Prescription to Improve the Health and Well Being of Women and Girls in Wisconsin to a broad audience

Conducted focus groups to analyze the health and welfare needs of low-income Milwaukee-area women

Drafted memo to HMO senior leadership requesting improved patient confidentiality for young adults covered by a parent’s insurance

Slow Food Madison’s Snacks with Scientists - Madison, WI

January to May, 2016

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Intern

Planned curriculum of educational games and experiments for low-income elementary-aged students

Cooked snacks for students that were nutritionally valuable and related to the week’s educational content

PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite – spreadsheet and presentation capabilities, data analysis and visualization in Excel

SAS and Stata – basic statistical modeling proficiency

Website Management – updating webpage content

PUBLICATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Klabunde, M et al. SHADAC Resource on Required Evaluation Plans for DSRIP/Delivery System Reforms through 1115 Waivers. SHADAC blog. 14 October 2019.Available at https://shadac.org/news/shadac-resource-required-evaluation-plans-dsripdelivery-system-reforms-through-1115-waivers

Klabunde, M. Using 1115 Waivers to Fund State Uncompensated Care Pools. SHADAC blog. 4 October 2019. Available at https://shadac.org/news/using-1115-waivers-fund-state-uncompensated-care-pools

Klabunde, M. An emergency for Native Minnesotans is hidden inside the state’s opioid epidemic. Community Voices, MinnPost, 22 January 2019, Available at https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2019/01/an-emergency-for-native-minnesotans-is-hidden-inside-the-states-opioid-epidemic/

Murray M, Newton S, Klabunde M, Olejniczak A, Finger S. A proactive policy prescription to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health, 24 January 2017, Available at https://www.supportwomenshealth.org/uploads/2/0/5/4/20541726/positive_policy_prescription_ full_manual_1.24.17.pdf

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