Dani Protivinsky Drph

Dani Protivinsky has a diverse work experience in the field of health and wellness. Dani is currently working at CentraCare as the Senior Director of Health Equity & Community Health Improvement. In this role, they lead the creation and implementation of community health improvement strategies and works to improve policy and system changes to reflect health equity. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Health Equity & Community Health Improvement at CentraCare.

Before joining CentraCare, Dani worked as a Faculty member at St. Cloud State University in the Department of Kinesiology. Dani also served as a Graduate Faculty member at Rasmussen University.

Dani has experience working as a consultant at ProConsulting, where they provided services related to business analysis, health risk, education, health promotion, and performance improvement. Dani was responsible for strategic planning to improve cultures of health and the development of health advocacy programs.

Dani has also worked in the public sector, specifically in the Public Health Division of Stearns County MN. In this role, they planned and organized initiatives for the county, developed and presented health education programs, and implemented disease prevention and control measures.

Dani's experience also includes working as a Health and Fitness Specialist at the Monticello Community Center, as a Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, and as a Manager at StayWell Health Management, where they focused on health engagement and education.

Lastly, they worked at HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic, where they focused on wellness and prevention. Dani'sresponsibilities included health coaching, health promotions, corporate wellness, nutritional education, data collection and analysis, and worksite wellness program management.

Overall, Dani Protivinsky has a wealth of experience in various aspects of health and wellness, including community health improvement, education, consulting, and program management.

Dani Protivinsky DrPH, MPH has a diverse education history. Dani obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Organizational Leadership & Development from St. Cloud State University. Dani also earned a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in Epidemiology from Capella University. In addition, they hold a Master's of Public Health (MPH) degree in Public Health from Capella University. Dani completed their undergraduate education at St. Cloud State University, where they received a Bachelor's degree in Community Health & Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Health Communications.

Furthermore, Dani Protivinsky has several certifications that enhance their qualifications. These include COVID-19 Contact Tracing from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Leadership Certification from the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist from the National Wellness Institute, Nutrition & Weight Management from NETA, Certified Health & Wellness Coach from Wellcoaches, and Adult and Child CPR, First Aid, AED from the American Red Cross.