New Health Commissioner Appointed in Ashtabula

Jaime Andes has been selected as the new Health Commissioner for Ashtabula City. Her appointment was announced at a Thursday evening meeting of the City Board of Health. Andes is set to begin her role in the first week of June, succeeding Dr. Susan Stocker, who served as interim commissioner, and Christine Hill, who is retiring after nearly 30 years.

Andes brings a wealth of experience, having worked in healthcare for 27 years. Her background includes roles as an LPN instructor and overseeing staff development and nursing education at University Hospitals Conneaut. She also has experience in maternal and newborn care, labor and delivery, occupational health, and community health.

In a statement, Andes expressed her honor and gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community. She looks forward to building on the strong foundation established by her predecessors, with a focus on expanding healthcare access and promoting the health and well-being of all Ashtabula residents. City Manager Jim Timonere highlighted Andes's suitability for the role and expressed confidence in her leadership.