Effective July 15, 2022, Daniel Nielson starts his new role as Interim Director of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. This assignment is initiated upon the departure of Dr. Van Do-Reynoso after five dedicated and eventful years of service with the County of Santa Barbara. Nielson will continue to head the Social Services Department while assuming the role of Interim Director of the Public Health Department, with support from Public Health executive staff. It is anticipated that the search for a permanent Director of the Public Health Department will be a nationwide search that will take approximately six months.
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