One of my guiding philosophies in life is that preventing illness and injury is the most effective way to optimize health, well-being and performance. It’s what drives my work as Chief Science Officer of HealthPartners and President of HealthPartners Institute.

I’m a population health researcher with a particular interest in workplace health and safety. I study new models that can lead to a better quality of life, such as HealthPartners’ Summary Measures of Health and Well-being.

Using the latest scientific evidence, I help create programs, policies and systems that measurably and sustainably improve health and well-being for our patients, members and communities across the nation. I’m also privileged to co-chair Healthy People 2030 (National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2030) Advisory Committee, a committee of national experts that’s helping guide our nation to a healthier future.

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