Media release
Posted
For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 25, 2014
Sponsored by: Health and Human Services Department, Administration/HHS Director's Office Division
Tricia Mortell, RD, MPH, is joining Washington County Department of Health and Human Services as its public health division manager. Mortell replaces Marni Kuyl, MS, RN, who briefly held the position before being promoted to director of Health and Human Services. Mortell has more than 30 years of public health experience, first with Multnomah County and most recently as chief operations officer for Clark County Public Health. She holds a bachelor's degree in community nutrition from Oregon State University and a master's in public health from the University of Washington. She also completed the Dietetic Internship Program at OHSU.
"Public Health is in a time of tremendous change," says Mortell. "Washington County Public Health is well-positioned to assume new roles and continue serving as a leader in community health. I am honored to have been chosen as division manager."
"Tricia has made enormous contributions to community health by creating robust public health systems through effective partnerships," says department director Marni Kuyl. "We are thrilled to have her leadership and expertise in Washington County."
Mortell's first day at Washington County is September 29.
Media Contact:
Wendy Gordon, Communications Coordinator/PIO503-846-3634
[email protected]