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Governed by a local board of health the Director of Public Health is responsible for leading and directing the operations and programs of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, a combined county-city health department.

The Director oversees a team responsible for providing resources and leadership to Health Department employees in a way that fosters a supportive, compassionate, safe, trustworthy, respectful, and motivating work environment.

The Health Department Director sets strategy and policy, while acting as guardian for services that represent and support the diverse communities and needs within Tacoma-Pierce County. The Director works with stakeholders, both internal and external, to collaborate and guide the legal and financial responsibilities of the Health Department, and on significant matters represents the department to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations. The Director creates a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the community.