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Karen Pfister
Supervising Epidemiologist

Staff Profile

Karen supervises the Epidemiologist I and Epidemiologist II positions; provides leadership for epidemiology functions within the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division and associated programs; and maintains an epidemiologist workload. Karen has over 13 years of experience as an epidemiologist and supervising epidemiologist. 

Staff Perspective Karen Pfister

Minding the Gap in Las Muertes

I lead our Epidemiology program at the San Mateo County Health System and assist with statistical analysis and provide data for policy and program planning. Our Epidemiologists at the Health System help to ensure our policy work is grounded in evidence. Through data reports and requests, we share health information with community members and other stakeholders on the health of San Mateo County.