Amy Kircher
Dr. Kircher is the Associate Director of the National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence. She leads the research and project arm of the National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Dr. Kircher leads several sponsor driven research projects to include preparedness measures, risk assessments, and information sharing platforms. She serves on several federal committees and working groups to advance public health preparedness.
Prior to coming to the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kircher was the Command epidemiologist with the NORAD – US Northern Command (N-NC) Office of the Command Surgeon. At N-NC she lead disease surveillance, epidemiologic modeling, bioterrorism preparedness, and served as a public health expert. Dr. Kircher has an extensive background in Homeland Security Defense, supporting operations and response during national disasters to include Hurricane Katrina, and H1N1. She was awarded both the DOD Joint Civilian Service Commendation Medal and DOD Joint Civilian Service Achievement Medal for work at the Commands. Prior to this she served as an epidemiologist and health educator for the Air Force Surgeon General where she developed and deployed education, as well as analyzed healthcare data for 79 medical treatment facilities to improve the preventive medicine deliverer to military beneficiaries.
Dr. Kircher completed her Doctorate in Public Health at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
To schedule with Amy Kircher, please contact Kendra McCormack.