Summit County Public Health Department

Donna Skoda, MS., RD., L.D. is the Health Commissioner for the Summit County Public Health since July 1, 2015.  Her current responsibilities include overall management of the health district including the assessment and epidemiological components within the Health District, data and information systems and general strategic planning for the health district in the community.  She has served as the current past president for Stewart’s Caring Place Board of Directors. She also serves on the Open-M Free Clinic Board as well.

Previously, Ms. Skoda was employed in Cuyahoga County implementing community-based programs in the areas of nutrition and many other areas in public health, the community and within hospital systems.  She is a registered, licensed dietitian with a Master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. She has worked in community-based public health programs for over 35 years.