Department of Health names chief of staff

The Tennessee Department of Health has promote Valerie Nagoshiner to serve as chief of staff for the agency. Nagoshiner was previously the assistant commissioner for legislative affairs. A press release announcing the move touts Nagoshiner's legislative and business acumen:

"Valerie brings extensive business, legislative and public policy experience to her role as our new chief of staff," said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. "Her deep knowledge of the department and state government, coupled with a focus on strategic improvements to internal processes and on external partnering and engaging will accelerate our department’s progress in rising to our aspirational vision: accelerating Tennessee to a top 10 healthiest state."