Jan Malcolm is a former Health Commissioner of Minnesota. [1] She has served twice as the commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health; first from 1999 to 2003 under former governor Jesse Ventura, and secondly from 2018 to 2023 under Mark Dayton and Tim Walz.[2]
Career
editMalcolm graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1973.[3] She attended Dartmouth College, earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology.[4]
Malcolm began her career at the Health Department at Ventura.[3] She has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota at the School of Public Health,[5] as well as the CEO of Courage Center and the Vice President of Public Affairs and Philanthropy at Allina Health.[5]
Most notably, Malcolm served as Health Commissioner under three governors of Minnesota.[4] She was appointed by Mark Dayton after her predecessor, Ed Ehlinger, resigned.[3] She was put in charge over 1,500 employees and a budget of over $600 million.[3] Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she faced intense criticism from the Republican party,[4] facing repeated calls to remove her from her position.[6]
In 2024, the American Medical Association honored her with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.[7]
Personal life
editNotable works
editLeading Public Health: A Competency Framework[11]
References
edit- ↑ Tribune, Chris Serres Star. "New Commissioner Jan Malcolm brings 'instant credibility' to Minnesota Health Department". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ↑ "Meet the woman Gov. Mark Dayton hired to fix Minnesota's health department". Twin Cities. 2018-01-30. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- 1 2 3 4 Tribune, Briana Bierschbach Star. "At the head of state Health Department, Jan Malcolm is 'Minnesota's Dr. Fauci'". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- 1 2 3 "Gov. Walz defends his health commissioner". kare11.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- 1 2 "Commissioner Jan Malcolm". www.health.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ↑ "With job on the line, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to meet with top Republican on Friday". Twin Cities. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ↑ "Jan Malcolm". United Theraputics. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Obituary for Kris Carlton". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ↑ "Award Honorees: Jan Malcolm '73". Minnetonka Alumni Association. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ Tarala, Kassidy (2021-06-17). "Lavender Community Pride Award for LGBTQ Individual: Jan Malcolm - Serving All People | Lavender Magazine". Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ↑ "Jan Malcolm". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
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