Governor DeWine and Health Director named Chief Health Opportunity Advisor
Governor Mike DeWine and ODH Director Stephanie McCloud have named Jamie Carmichael Chief Health Opportunity Advisor.
Since 2016, Carmichael has served as Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
She would oversee the communications and legislative divisions as well as lead the Office of Behavioral Health Strategy.
She also has experience at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services working on policy initiatives involving workforce and minority health.
The Chief Health Opportunity Advisor position is to support the findings and recommendations of the COVID-19 minority Health Strike Force.
Carmichael will work jointly with the Governor's Equity Advisory Board, state agencies and stakeholders to reinforce Governor DeWine's commitment to advancing health equity and establishing Ohio as a model for justice, equity, opportunity and resilience.
"I am committed to finding solutions to counteract disparities in health outcomes for all Ohioans," said Governor DeWine.
He also added, "I am pleased to have Jamie join the team at the Ohio Department of Health to focus our efforts in this crucial area."
