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 Sheila M. Riggs
Employer/Title:
Director, Office for Healthcare Transformation, UMN Academic Health Center and Chair of the Department of Primary Care, UMN School of Dentistry
Education:
DDS, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Masters of Science in Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health
Doctorate of Medical Science in Epidemiology, Harvard University
Community Activities:
Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Member, Board of Directors, YWCA of Minneapolis
President, Women's Health Leadership Trust
Chair, Health and Independence Impact Committee, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Member, Humphrey Institute Dean's Advisory Council
Former Statewide Chair, Healthy Iowans 2010
Founding Director, Ames IA Free Dental Sealant Clinic
Former Member, Governor of Iowa's Task Force on Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Former Executive Director, The Wellmark Foundation
Former Member, White House Health Professions Review Group for the Task Force on National Healthcare Reform
Honored as an Industry Leader by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Honored as a Woman of Influence by the Des Moines Business Record
Statement of Interest:
My life's passion has been to work in various community and professional capacities across the Midwest to improve the health of our population. HealthPartners consistently has been a source of innovations for me and my colleagues as we implemented our grass roots initiatives. As the eyes of the nation turns toward Minnesota for solutions in this time of healthcare reform, I vow to work hard as your representative on the Board to assure a continued path toward improving 1) the experience of our members, 2) the health of our members and communities, and 3) the affordability of healthcare. I would be honored to earn your vote.
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