Linda Bane Frizzell

Linda Bane Frizzell is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, specializing in American Indian health policy and public health equity. She serves on the national Office of Minority Health’s Advisory Committee and Governing Board of the Minneapolis Indian Health Board.

Education:

• PhD in Physiology and Gerontology, University of North Dakota (1991)
• MS in Adaptive Physical Education, Bemidji State University (1988)
• BA in Physical Education, Parsons College (1972)

Her research focuses on health and wellness equity for Indigenous communities, including tribal public health policy, cultural humility, and gerontology services. She developed six classes and academic programs in American Indian Public Health.

Scientific contributions:

• Collaborative studies on genetic research inclusion
• Cultural adaptation of smoking cessation strategies
• Traditional food systems analysis

Awards:

• First class of Rural Health Fellows

As a technical advisor for 29 years, she has worked with tribal nations to strengthen health infrastructures and self-determination frameworks.