Shantal Hover Jones

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.