Health Department Director

Dr. Iulia Vann, MD, MPH

Phone: 412-687-2243
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Dr. lulia Vann is Public Health Director for the Allegheny County Health Department. She is a distinguished public health leader dedicated to advancing health equity, innovative policy development, and systemic change. As the Public Health Director for Allegheny County, she leads the strategic implementation of the Health Department's priorities including Plan for Healthier Allegheny, a comprehensive community health initiative addressing physical health, behavioral health, and environmental health.

With an extensive background in public health administration, Dr. Vann oversees multimillion-dollar budgets and large-scale public health operations, ensuring that data¬-driven, equity-focused policies drive community health improvements. Her expertise spans social justice, health disparities, and federal, state, and local health policy. She has played a pivotal role in addressing emerging health threats, including serving as a Public Health Incident Commander during the COVID-19 response.

Dr. Vann holds a Master of Public Health from East Carolina University and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila. She is a champion of community engagement, workforce development, and collaborative public health interventions, ensuring that all residents, particularly the most vulnerable, have the opportunity to lead healthy lives.