​​​​Mona Zuffante is the Winnebago Chief Public Health Officer and has served in this position for 11 years. She is an enrolled member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma.

Mona holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin and a Master’s in Public Health from Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska. In 2023, she received her PhD in Indigenous Health from the University of North Dakota.

Mona’s primary role is management and strategic planning for the Winnebago Public Health Department. She is responsible for budgeting, oversight of grant writing, federal contract administration, coordination of health services delivery and personnel management. Additionally, Mona is part of the executive team of the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System which includes strategic planning and coordination with other members of the executive team to ensure the organization is meeting its short and long-term goals.

For 14 years, Mona was the Environmental Health Specialist for the Winnebago Tribe Environmental Health Program and a Water Technician for the Winnebago Tribe Water Resources Program. She also has been a practicing EMT for the Winnebago Community for over 21 years.

Mona spends many hours serving on several boards to help elevate the discussion about the needs of the Indigenous people. Currently, she serves on the Board of the National Association of County and City Health Officials. In her spare time, Mona enjoys spending it with family along with beading and sewing a variety of projects. Mona has 4 children and 3 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with all of them.