Policy Director
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Division
Bismarck, North Dakota
Laura Anderson, MPH is Policy Director for the State of North Dakota, where she leads efforts to strengthen behavioral health systems and improve outcomes statewide. She has over 15 years of experience in public health and behavioral health policy, prevention, and program administration. Since 2014, Laura has held leadership roles within the North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division, advancing prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies across the state. She holds a Master of Public Health in Community and Behavioral Health from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Biology minor from Concordia College.
H20 - Grounded in Data, Powered by Community: Building the Behavioral Health Systems We Need
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MDT