Duane LeVelle Herron, MPH (lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio)

Biographical Snapshot                                         

• Graduate of Morrison R. Waite High School
• Bachelor of Science of Community Health, The University of Toledo (Honors Program Graduate)
• Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Education, Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health (Bowling Green State University and The University of Toledo)
• 10 Years of Public Health Experience and Service                                                          Specializing in HIV/AIDS and STD Prevention
  
  Duane is described by many of his colleagues and peers as passionate, self-driven, outspoken, and creative.  his work as an HIV/AIDS activist laid a solid foundation upon which the rest of his professional career has been built.
  
  From 1999-2000, Duane volunteered for the HIV Risk Reduction program at Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio, Inc.  From November 2000- September 2006, Duane was welcomed as a part of Planned Parenthood's HIV/STD Prevention Staff. 
  
  In 2006, Duane accepted a graduate assistantship and tuition scholarship to complete his Master of Public Health Degree.
  
  Duane is a former chair of the Toledo-Lucas County HIV Prevention Advisory Group, The Ryan White HIV Title 2 Consortium #5, and the Ohio Statewide HIV Prevention Community Planning Group.  Duane is also a past member of the Ohio Statewide Ryan White Care Council.  Duane is currently on the board of directors for the Ohio AIDS Coalition.
  
  Duane became better acquainted with the work of the Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Minority Health as a public health intern from August to December 2007.  He assisted the Commission in assembling informational packets for Toledo City Council, creating an "About the Commission" powerpoint presentation for the chairperson, and gave a presentation comparing local HIV/AIDS statistical data with sexual health data  from the 2007 Lucas County Health Assessment.
  
  As the new Minority Health Program Coordinator at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, Duane has worked alongside the Commission to complete a program brochure in English and Spanish, a business prospectus plan, a comprehensive informational website, and launch two social marketing campaigns.

"Having a positive impact on the lives of those I encounter is the greatest source of motivation, happiness, and strength. I hope to continue serving the community and allowing the Commission to grow into its own over the next several months."