Minnesota-SOPHE

The Minnesota Society for Public Health Education (MN SOPHE) is a professional membership organization.

Our mission is to exemplify leadership and strengthen public health education for students and professionals in pursuit of health and wellness for all. MN SOPHE provides leadership to the profession of health education, health promotion, and public health, and promotes our communities’ health.

02/05/2026

Meet Alyssa - Continuing Education Chair

02/03/2026

Meet Our Board! 👋🏿👋🏻

This month, we'll be introducing you to the Minnesota SOPHE Board! You'll see both familiar and new faces on the 2026 Board. We're excited to share a little bit about us and our passion for supporting public health education throughout Minnesota!

Stay tuned for more... 😎

01/30/2026

Our chapter is thrilled to have recently been selected by National SOPHE to receive the 2026 Chapter for Excellence Award. 🏆

MN SOPHE exists to exemplify leadership and strengthen public health education for students and professionals in pursuit of health and wellness for all.

This recognition is an honor as we continue to pursue our mission and uplift the health of Minnesotans.

01/13/2026

Now is the perfect time to join MN SOPHE!

01/05/2026

We want to extend a warm welcome our new MN SOPHE Board Members!

✨ Kayla Renney, Advocacy Chair
✨ Erin Schwab, Communications Chair
✨ Holly Walters, Communications Chair
✨ Alyssa Peterson, Continuing Education Chair

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from MN SOPHE to you! ✨

12/29/2025

Thank you and farewell to our MN SOPHE Board Members cycling off this year! Your leadership and passion have made a lasting impact!

Big thanks to:
✨ Sophie Knutson, Student Representative
✨ Lindsay Nelson, Past-Presidetnnt
✨ Anna Rogotzke, Communications Chair
✨ Molly Schmidtke, Advocacy Chair
✨ Chelsey Skogen, Continuing Educaton Chair
✨ Katie Spaude, Communications Co-Chair
✨ Oscar Vargo, Student Representative

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from MN SOPHE to you! ❄️☃️

12/17/2025

Did you know MN SOPHE offers three types of memberships?

☃️ Professional Membership ($35 per year):
For current or former professionals in the community/public health, health education or a related field.

❄️ Student Membership ($10 per year):
For students with a major or minor in community/public health, health education or a related discipline.

🎄 Emeritus ($25 per year):
For individuals who are retired from employment in the public health or a related field.

Join us! Visit our website at https://mnsophe.wildapricot.org/join-us

12/11/2025

Join us on Friday, December 19 from 12-1pm for the Annual MN SOPHE Gathering!

Come learn about MN SOPHE’s annual accomplishments, welcome our new board members and get a chance to win a door prize!

There is no registration required! To join the meeting use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85064310938

12/08/2025

⬇️What’s a Community Health Worker (CHW)?

⬇️Interested in becoming a CHW? Check out the Minnesota Colleges offering CHW Certificate Programs:

1️⃣ Minnesota West Community and Technical College: www.mnwest.edu/academics/all-programs/community-health-worker.php

2️⃣ Normandale Community College: www.normandale.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/community-health-worker/index.html

3️⃣ Northwest Technical College: www.ntcmn.edu/career-paths/health-care/community-health-worker/

4️⃣ Rochester Community & Technical College: https://www.rctc.edu/program/chw/

5️⃣ St. Catherine’s University: www.stkate.edu/academics/academic-programs/cfa-community-health-worker

12/01/2025

👇 Ever wondered what type of job title you may have as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)?👇

The next CHES exam is in April 2026! Learn more about CHES and register for the exam here: https://www.nchec.org/ches-exam

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Saint Peter, MN

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https://mnsophe.wildapricot.org/

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