Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Bureau of Health Promotion
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 230
Topeka,
KS
USA
66612
Email:
KWatson@kdheks.gov
Biographical Sketch:
Kate Watson has 10 years of experience in government program administration with over 7 years in Public Health. She presents work on diabetes prevention and control at the state and national level 8-10 times per year. Kate has served extensively on the NACDD Diabetes Council including:
• NACDD Diabetes Council Immediate Past Chair 2009-Current
• NACDD Diabetes Council Chair 2008-2009
• NACDD Diabetes Council Chair-Elect 2007-2008
Honors include:
• NACDD Diabetes Council Leadership Award 2008
• NACDD Outstanding Program Award 2006 (Kansas Diabetes Quality of Care Coalition)
• NACDD Outstanding Program Award 2005 (Kansas Diabetes Quality of Care Statewide Project)
• NACDD Diabetes Council Peer-to-Peer Award 2006 & 2007
• NACDD Diabetes Council Strategic Planning Outstanding Contribution Award 2007-2008
• CDC Work Plan Work Group Appreciation Award 2007
• US Department of Health and Human Services Diabetes Detection Initiative Award 2004