Dr. Sanmi Areola will serve as the director of health for the Metro Public Health Department, the department announced Tuesday. 

Sanmi Areola

Areola most recently served as deputy chief administrative officer for health and human services and education for Prince George's County, Maryland. However, he began his career at Metro Public Health Department as a toxicologist and worked for the department for 17 years, serving in various roles. These included deputy director and two separate assignments as interim director of health, according to a press release.