With a master’s degree in public health and a background in several service-oriented roles, Jill Collins Mattson, pictured at top, has built her career on helping people navigate systems with dignity and support. Jill joined Bloomington Public Health in October 2024, bringing her passion for community connection and her belief that local policies play a powerful role in shaping health.
As an outreach coordinator, Jill loves being out in the community, asking residents what public health means to them and highlighting the often-invisible work that keeps our cities healthy, from clean drinking water and emergency preparedness to parenting support and vaccinations to substance use prevention and mental health initiatives and beyond.
Currently, Jill is promoting the Infant Health Initiative, which offers free classes, drop-in support and supplies
for families.
When she’s not working, you’ll find Jill with her husband, Tim, and their border collie, Trebek. She also enjoys hiking, reading, tending her houseplants and listening to a good podcast.
Jill’s public health advice: “Public health is all around us every day. See if you can shift your mindset to start noticing public health more often and celebrate it!”
