Wisconsin Health News

Karen Timberlake, director of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, is joining Michael Best Strategies as a senior advisor, according to a Wednesday statement.

Timberlake has served as director of the institute since 2011. She previously served as the Department of Health Services’ secretary.

She starts Oct. 10, according to Kanoe Riedel, a spokeswoman for Michael Best & Friedrich, the law firm affiliated with Michael Best Strategies.