Troy Ritter

Troy Ritter has extensive work experience in the public health sector. Troy started their career in 1999 as the Chief Environmental Health Officer at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation, where they served until 2003. In 2003, they joined the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) as an Applied Sciences Manager, overseeing various programs and projects related to environmental health. Throughout their time at ANTHC, they also directed a program focused on improving respiratory health in indigenous children across Alaska, Mexico, and Canada. In addition to their role at ANTHC, Ritter has been a Commander in the United States Public Health Service since 1999. Troy also played a crucial role in establishing and directing the National Tribal Water Center (NTWC) in 2012, which aims to address health and water access disparities among indigenous communities in the United States.

Troy Ritter has a strong educational background in the field of public health and environmental sciences. Troy earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Environmental Public Health from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, where they studied from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Public Health Practice at Umass Amhurst from 2003 to 2006.

Troy also holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Environmental Health Science, which they obtained from Eastern Kentucky University between 1997 and 1999. Troy began their academic journey by completing an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Graphic Communications from Vincennes University during 1991-1994.