Karen Thompson, BS

Iowa Department of Public Health
Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA
USA 50319
Email: kthompso@idph.state.ia.us

Biographical Sketch:
Eleven years of professional experience in management, program development, training, quality assurance, and public relations within human services and public health sectors. Experience in data analysis and interpretation. Currently managing the Iowa state public health program for sexually transmitted diseases and partner services, including supervision of eight staff, and four contractors. Professional activities include National Coalition of STD Directors, Executive Board; Region VII Infertility Prevention Project Advisory Board, and Region VII STD Prevention Training Center Advisory Board. Past Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Numerous presentations and trainings in the area of counseling, motivational interviewing, and STDs.