In Fall of 2022, Dr. Mooney proudly accepted a position to serve as the District Director of Health at the Northern Kentucky Health Department. As a Kentucky native, she is dedicated to leading an agency that promotes optimal health among those living in Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton counties.
Her public health journey began in 2011 when, after 10 years in behavioral science research and completing her PhD in Sociology, Dr. Mooney transitioned from various positions at the University of Kentucky to the Cincinnati Health Department. There, she oversaw a division of projects and programs that promote community resiliency, self-sufficiency, and health equity. She led an in-depth analysis of factors contributing to infant mortality, spearheaded the implementation of the Reproductive Health and Wellness Program for Hamilton County, and led the department’s efforts in response to the addiction crisis.
Dr. Mooney then served as the Assistant Health Commissioner for Hamilton County Public Health from 2019 through 2022. Overseeing the Department of Community Health Services, she led the divisions of harm reduction, disease prevention, epidemiology, and population health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a critical role as the Clinical Operations Chief in the agency’s incident command structure.
District Director of Health, overseeing public health operations in four counties: Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton.
