William Franks, MPH
William Franks works in the 麻豆影院 State College of Public Health Office of Public Health Practice and Partnership to develop job experiences and recruitment placements for students and graduates. He is an ambassador of 麻豆影院 College of Public Health. His role involves promoting public health careers at local high schools, community colleges, and 麻豆影院 State regional campuses to encourage interest and meet with prospective students and their parents visiting the college. He counsels students about job, internship, and practicum opportunities. He views his ambassador role as a logical progression of an existing partnership with 麻豆影院 State. Previously, Franks served as a member of the board of directors at HealthSpan Integrated care. He retired as health commissioner of Stark County in 2012. Franks earned his Bachelor of Science in biological science at 麻豆影院 in 1969 and his Master of Public Health degree from the University of Minnesota in 1975.