Community Health Consultant
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Amy Robak is a Community Health Consultant for the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. In her role, Amy collaborates with local agencies to strengthen partnerships between primary care providers, community organizations, and families, ensuring early identification of developmental concerns and timely access to resources. Amy brings a unique perspective from her previous experience at a local community action agency. This hands-on background gives her a deep understanding of local program operations and challenges, which informs her statewide work to improve processes and outcomes. Her career in human services spans in-home parent education, prenatal parenting classes, and crisis case management, reflecting her commitment to supporting children and families. Amy is passionate about collaboration and continuous improvement. She has contributed to advancing program evaluation strategies that inform policy and practice, helping programs become more effective and responsive to family needs. Her work emphasizes using data-driven approaches to strengthen program quality and reduce barriers to care. Outside of work, Amy enjoys family game nights, experimenting with new recipes, and cultivating her garden