Timothy Watts
Health Equity Coordinator
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Timothy is proud to be serving in his first year as the Health Equity Coordinator for Santa Barbara County Public Health. He has been steeped in Public Health Work for over 10 years in a variety of community-based settings, including serving four years as a Health Educator in the Community Health Division of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
Prior to his work with Santa Barbara County Public Health, Timothy served as a Tobacco Cessation Program Coordinator with the Department of Health and Environmental Control for the State of South Carolina, overseeing a team of Health Educators for the State’s initiative to help pregnant individuals permanently quit tobacco use. Tim also worked with the American Red Cross’ Preparedness, Health, and Safety Division for over three years, overseeing multiple preparedness education campaigns.
Tim is a proud alum of the University of Georgia, where he received his Master’s Degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion and Behavior. His preferred pronouns are: “He/Him/His”, he enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn daughter, cooking and playing music, and is an avid fan of many Georgia/Atlanta area sports teams.