Sara Hollile (MPH’ 06) has been appointed the director of St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health.
Alumni
McKinney (MHA ’04) named 2021 Women Who Mean Business honoree
Rachael McKinney (MHA ’04) has been named a 2021 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Sacramento Business Journal.
Haines (PhD ’05) awarded Danone International Prize for Alimentation
Jess Haines (PhD ’05) has been awarded the Danone International Prize for Alimentation from the American Society for Nutrition.
Jacob (MHA ’12), Kline (MPH ’95), and Tignanelli (MS ’20) honored as 2021 Healthcare Heroes
Physicians Abraham Jacob (MHA ’12), Susan Kline (MPH ’95), and Chris Tignanelli (MS ’20) have been honored as “Healthcare Heroes” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
McLean (MPH ’11) receives UND interdisciplinary collaboration award
Andrew McLean (MPH ’11) and his teammates received the award for creating the Behavioral Health Bridge, a behavioral health resource website.
Honey (MHA ’04) named a 2021 fellow by American Organization for Nursing Leadership
Debra Honey (MHA ’04) has been named a 2021 fellow by American Organization for Nursing Leadership.
Jones (MHA ’03) named CEO of Northwest Medical Center
Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03) has been named the chief executive officer of Northwest Medical Center in Margate, FL.
Remembering Dr. Harold (Hal) Leppink (MPH ’71)
The SPH Alumni Society is saddened to share the passing of Dr. Harold (Hal) Leppink (MPH ’71).
Walker (MHA ’15) named to 2021 Class of Women to Watch
Kiah Calmese Walker (MHA ’15) has been named to the 2021 Class of Women to Watch by Brava Magazine.
Kent (MHA ’98) named senior vice president of product strategy for Varicent
Nicole Kent (MHA ’98) has been named senior vice president of product strategy for Varicent.
Bent (MHA ’94) honored as a 2020 Notable Hero in Health Care
Christine Bent (MHA ’94) has been honored as a 2020 Notable Hero in Health Care by Twin Cities Business.
Robertson (MPH ’88) and Tschida (MPH ’86) named 50 over 50 honorees
Dr. Cheryl Robertson (MPH ’88) and Dr. Patrick Tschida (MPH ’86) have been named to the 50 over 50 list by AARP Minnesota and Pollen.