Olivia Spears, Esq., has been appointed assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for the Tennessee Division of Well being. Spears will direct and oversee the division’s legislative efforts and initiatives.
‘’Olivia has been an awesome addition to our crew and I’m excited to have her on this new function main the division’s vital legislative work,’’ mentioned TDH Commissioner Dr. Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP.
Spears served as TDH’s legislative liaison previous to her appointment as TDH assistant commissioner. Spears beforehand labored for the Tennessee Basic Meeting’s Workplace of Authorized Companies and the Tennessee Division of Labor and Workforce Growth.
‘’I’m proud to be amongst such a devoted and proficient group of pros and contributing to TDH’s mission of bettering the well being and prosperity for all Tennesseans,” Spears mentioned.
Spears earned her Juris Physician from Belmont College Faculty of Legislation, in Nashville, Tenn., and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Tennessee, in Knoxville.
The mission of the Tennessee Division of Well being is to guard, promote and enhance the well being and prosperity of individuals in Tennessee. Be taught extra about TDH companies and applications at www.tn.gov/well being.