Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Jax (Jacquelyn) Hermer is an experienced public health professional currently serving as Program Manager at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, leading the Parent, Child, and Family Health Program. Previous roles include supervising clinicians and public health coordinators in COVID-19 healthcare coordination, leading community-based equity strategies during the pandemic, and acting as a subject matter expert on COVID-19 infection prevention. Past experience includes lactation consulting at the University of Washington Medical Center and serving in various public health nurse roles, focusing on early childhood and maternal health. Jax holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Nursing from the University of Washington, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seattle University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Health Justice from Western Washington University.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Public health is essential for all of us. We’re quietly at work to protect your health. Every day, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department works so you can enjoy a meal, drink tap water, breathe clean air, and stay healthy and disease free. That’s why public health is essential. We employ approximately 300 employees in Tacoma, Washington. Vision Healthy People in Healthy Communities. Mission We protect and improve the health of all people and places in Pierce County. Priorities •People are healthy and safe here. •People have equitable opportunities for health. •Children, families and communities thrive.