We’re delighted to share that Sheila Sjolander has been appointed as the interim director of ADHS! This is good news for public health in Arizona—and a breath of fresh air for county health departments across the state.
Sheila is no stranger to public health and ADHS. She’s been shaping public health policy and strategy in Arizona for more than two decades. Most recently, she served as Deputy Director for Public Health Services, overseeing a team of over 700 public health professionals across the divisions of Prevention, Preparedness, and Licensing.
Before stepping into the deputy director role, Sheila worked for more than 10 years as Assistant Director for Prevention Services – including areas like maternal and child health, WIC, physical activity and nutrition etc.
She’s also been on the front lines of health improvement, strategic planning. Her efforts have earned her well-deserved recognition, including the Outstanding Achievement in Rural Women’s Health award in 2016 and the CHW Champion Award in 2017.
Sheila’s commitment to helping Arizona’s county health departments is steadfast and consistent.
Sheila earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University, and brings a unique blend of compassion, experience, and strategic vision to her new role.
As ADHS enters this new chapter, Sheila’s appointment feels like the good fit. We look forward to seeing how her leadership uplifts ADHS’ mission.
P.S. I’ve been trying to confirm who is the interim director at AHCCCS but haven’t been able to independently identify who it is – all I have right now is grapevine stuff.
