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Health Commissioner Search Committee
Purpose of the Committee
Mayor Scott has appointed a search committee to recommend candidates for the position of Health Commissioner of Baltimore City. This webpage will provide information about meetings of the search committee.
Search Committee Meetings
The Search Committee's work will be related to personnel matters and is expected to be conducted in closed session under Section § 3-305(b)(1). The closing statement is expected to read, "We will enter a closed session under § 3-305(b)(1) to discuss personnel matters related to the search for a Commissioner of Health for Baltimore City."
Recommendations for the position of health commissioner will be communicated confidentially to Mayor Scott.
Meetings Schedule
You can find the dates and times for meetings about the Health Commissioner search here. This section will show you when the meetings happen and how to join.
| Meeting Date and Time | Virtual Meeting Link |
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January 31, 2025 | at 10:00 am EST | |
January 14, 2025 | at 3:30 pm EST | |
December 13, 2024 | at 1:00 pm EST | Past meeting |
Agenda and Meeting Minutes
You can find information about meetings for the Health Commissioner search here. This includes agenda, date and time, and meeting minutes from past and future meetings.
Past Meetings
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST |
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| Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 3:30 pm EST |
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| Friday, December 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST |
Members of the Search Committee
The Health Commissioner Search Committee is tasked with identifying a highly qualified candidate to lead Baltimore’s public health initiatives. This dedicated team of health leaders and experts brings together a wealth of knowledge and community-centered perspectives to ensure a thoughtful and comprehensive selection process. Below, you’ll find details on the members of the search committee, including the co-chairs and additional members, each bringing unique expertise to this important effort.
Co-chairs
Dr. Esa Davis
Associate Vice President for Community Health at the University of Maryland, and Senior Associate Dean for Population Health and Community Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein
Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dr. Kim Dobson Sydnor
Dean of the School of Community Health and Policy, Morgan State University
Additional Members
Dr. Yvonne Bronner
Professor in the Department of Public Health in the School of Community Health and Policy
Dr. Letitia Dzirasa
Former Baltimore City Health Commissioner
Monica Guerrero Vazquez
Executive Director, Centro Sol
Kevin Lindamood
President and CEO, Baltimore Healthcare for the Homeless
Anette March-Grier
President and co-Founder, Roberta’s House
Michelle Spencer
Practice Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Tiffany Wiggins
Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, University of Maryland Medical System