Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Shantal Hover Jones is an experienced public health professional currently serving as a Community Health Project Consultant at SHJ Research & Consulting and as a Regional Breastfeeding Liaison for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. Since March 2022, Shantal has led efforts to support breastfeeding services and strengthen coordination among providers in the region. Previously, Shantal held the position of Program Manager/Project Director at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, overseeing the County Cannabis Education and Tobacco Prevention Program, achieving high performance ratings from the California Department of Public Health. Shantal's background includes roles as a Public Health Advisor with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a Public Health Project Coordinator, and various research and educational positions at Virginia Tech. Shantal holds a Master of Public Health and a Graduate Certificate in Global Planning and International Development Studies from Virginia Tech, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department's LinkedIn page! With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals and an annual budget of approximately $83 million, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse community, comprising around 420,000 residents. Our mission is clear: to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership, and science. At our core, we are proactive and multifaceted in our approach. From investigating disease outbreaks to conducting impactful health education campaigns, inspecting food establishments, and providing critical care to high-risk mothers, children, and underserved populations through our health clinics, we touch lives across various spectrums. During emergencies, we step up by staffing medical shelters, ensuring the safety and care of our residents. Additionally, our Animal Services program demonstrates our dedication to the well-being of our four-legged companions. We are the pulse of public health, offering a broad spectrum of services that include community-based programs, health care centers strategically positioned across the county, and a commitment to health equity for all. Discover more about our initiatives and the impact we create in Santa Barbara County by visiting our website: www.sbcphd.org. Join us in our journey toward healthier, happier, and more vibrant communities! #PublicHealth #CommunityWellness #SantaBarbaraCounty #SBCountyJobs