Franklin County Public Health
Kristin Howard's work experience includes a role as Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Franklin County Public Health since 2023. Prior to that, they were the Chief Communications Officer at the Ohio Board of Nursing from 2022 to 2023. From 2017 to 2021, they served as the Marketing and Communications Manager at the Government Resource Center and also worked as a Project Manager at the same company from 2017 to 2021. Before that, they were the Division Coordinator for Biostatistics at The Ohio State University College of Public Health from 2016 to 2017. From 2013 to 2016, they worked in Oncology Nursing Administration at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Additionally, they have experience as an Office Associate at The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center in 2012. Kristin also worked as a Claims employee at Nationwide from 2010 to 2012, and as a Graduate Student at American University from 2007 to 2009. Kristin began their career as an Admissions Assistant at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2003 and served as an Americorps Vista at Massachusetts Campus Compact from 2002 to 2003.
Kristin Howard earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Journalism from Ohio University, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. Kristin then pursued a Master of Public Policy degree with a specialization in Health Policy Analysis at American University, attending from 2007 to 2009.
Franklin County Public Health
Franklin County Board of Health was established in October 1919 as a result of the Great Influenza, the most devastating pandemic flu on record. The authority of any health department in the State of Ohio is granted by law and is specifically detailed in the Ohio Revised Code. In 2010, the agency's name was changed to Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) to more accurately reflect all the services performed. Our Board is still known as the Franklin County Board of Health. A five-member Board appoints a Health Commissioner who oversees the day-to-day operation of the department. Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) has a staff of approximately 90 people and operates with a budget of about $7.5 million. As defined by Ohio law, FCPH provides service to all of the townships and villages in the county. In addition, 14 suburban cities contract with us to serve as their health department and provide comprehensive public health services to their residents. Today we serve a population of 500,000+ in a growing suburban area, through multiple community-oriented programs.