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Administrative Champions

The Department of Public Health Executive Staff are taking an active role in the accreditation process. They meet on a regular basis with the Accreditation Coordinator to review the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirements and stay updated on department progress. Additionally, they each serve as an Administrative Champion on at least one Domain. As an Administrative Champion they are responsible for reviewing all of the documents that have been approved by the Domain Champion and providing feedback about the document’s strength, weakness, or opportunity for improvement. The support of the Executive Staff has been critical in keeping the department on task and their assistance is very much appreciated.

Trudy Raymundo, Department of Public Health Director

• Domain 1 (Assessment)
• Domain 4 (Community Engagement)
• Domain 7 (Access to Care)

Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, Health Officer

• Domain 1 (Assessment)
• Domain 2 (Investigate)

Ken Johnston, Quality and Compliance Officer

• Domain 3 (Inform/Educate)
• Domain 5 (Policy/Plans)
• Domain 9 (Quality Improvement)

Corwin Porter, Department of Public Health Assistant Director

• Domain 2 (Investigate)
• Domain 5 (Policy/Plans)
• Domain 8 (Workforce Development)

Brian Cronin, Chief of Animal Care & Control

• Domain 6 (Public Health Laws)
• Domain 8 (Workforce Development)

Joshua Dugas, Chief of Environmental Health Services

• Domain 2 (Investigate)
• Domain 6 (Public Health Laws)
• Domain 10 (Evidence-based Practices)

Kelly Welty, Chief Financial Officer

• Domain 11 (Administration/Management)
• Domain 12 (Governance)

Jennifer Baptiste-Smith, Chief of Clinical Health and Prevention

• Executive Team Member

Domain Champions

Many of the Department of Public Health Leadership staff have been selected to be Domain Champions during the accreditation process. As a Domain Champion, they are tasked with reviewing all of the documentation that is submitted for their domain.

They are responsible for attending trainings, adhering to timelines and will ultimately be the representative selected to speak about the documentation with the Site Visitors. They are all to be commended for their participation in the accreditation process.

Dori Baeza

• Domain 1 (Assessment)
• Domain 5 (Policy/Plans)

Susan Strong

• Domain 1 (Assessment)
• Domain 2 (Investigate)

Mayra Barcenas

• Domain 5 (Policy/Plans)

Scott Rigsby

• Domain 7 (Access to Care)

Ken Adams

• Domain 10 (Evidence-based Practices)

Andi Cannon

• Domain 12 (Governance)

Jason Philippe

• Domain 2 (Investigate)
• Domain 6 (Public Health Laws)

Heather Cockerill

• Domain 3 (Inform/Educate)

Jenny Hernandez

• Domain 6 (Public Health Laws)

Greg Beck

• Domain 8 (Workforce Development)

James Hakala

• Domain 11 (Administration / Management)

Melissa German

• Domain 2 (Investigate)
• Domain 5 (Policy/Plans)

Caryn Nunley

• Domain 4 (Community Engagement)

Vanessa Long

• Domain 7 (Access to Care)
• Domain 10 (Evidence-based Practices)

Maria Meza

• Domain 9 (Quality Improvement)

Melanie Reneau

• Domain 11 (Administration / Management)

Subject Matter Experts

Many DPH Staff have been selected to participate in the accreditation process. Each program has dedicated Subject Matter Experts who are responsible for collecting relevant documentation and uploading all of the documentation into SharePoint, which currently serves as the department’s document collection library. This is a department-wide effort, which involved staff at all levels. Your cooperation and assistance is appreciated!