CONGRATS to ACHD Director Dr. Iulia Vann, Who’s Been Recognized as a Rising Leader in Public Health

Fellow Breathers, some congratulations are in order: Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Director Dr. Iulia Vann has been named one of the de Beaumont Foundation's 40 Under 40 in Public Health - a national recognition honoring her exceptional leadership and enduring commitment to improving lives, advancing health equity, and transforming public health systems to serve all communities more effectively. 

The de Beaumont Foundation announced the program's Class of 2025 today after reviewing nominations from hundreds of public health leaders across the country.  

A distinguished panel of professionals selected the honorees based on their leadership, innovation, and contributions to the health of their communities.

Here are the details, courtesy of an Allegheny County news release issued Tuesday:

Vann 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 a Healthier Allegheny, a comprehensive community health initiative addressing physical health, behavioral health, and environmental health.

"I am truly honored to be recognized among the De Beaumont Foundation's 40 Under 40 in Public Health. This recognition represents more than my professional journey - it reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, uplifting communities, and ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified life." said Dr. Vann. "Public health is my passion and purpose, and I am inspired every day by the resilience, brilliance, and compassion of those who dedicate themselves to building a healthier, more just world."

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.

“Huge congrats to Dr. Vann from all of us at GASP,” our Executive Director Patrick Campbell said. “We appreciate her fresh approach to leadership and public engagement and look forward to continuing to work with her and her team to help improve public health here in Allegheny County.”