Taryn Angel
Chelmsford,MA
Summary
Municipal public health professional with hands-on experience in a local health department, including inspection services, community health programming, and cross-sector collaboration. I have led community-wide initiatives, built strong partnerships across public safety, schools, and local organizations, and used data and community input to shape practical, effective public health strategies. My work includes leading and supporting opioid abatement fund programs and participating in a national Maternal & Child Health (MCH) initiative, both of which focus on using data to strengthen services and improve access for residents. I bring a background in housing and sanitary code enforcement, behavioral health prevention, and large-scale community engagement, and I am currently pursuing my Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health & Inspectional Specialist
Chelmsford Health Department
Chelmsford, MA
02.2022 - Current
- Led cross-sector public health initiatives addressing substance use, mental health, maternal and child health, and prevention through data-informed strategies
- Selected participant in NACCHO’s Maternal & Child Health Program, utilizing data to strengthen services and improve access
- Founded and chair the Chelmsford Suicide Prevention Coalition, aligning public safety, schools, and community partners
- Led collaboration with BME Strategies to conduct a Community Needs Assessment (CNA), translating findings into strategic priorities for opioid abatement funding
- Manage grant-funded programs and opioid abatement initiatives, including budget tracking and implementation
- Direct the annual Chelmsford Fall Festival, securing sponsorships and coordinating health-focused community vendors; deliver a free event serving 3,000+ residents
- Coordinate with town leadership, public safety, and state agencies to address complex public health concerns
- Led inspectional response efforts and housing/sanitary code compliance in accordance with state and local regulations
- Strengthen partnerships with healthcare providers, schools, nonprofits, and regional organizations
- Develop prevention-focused community health programs, including Naloxone access expansion and overdose prevention training
- Manage grants, budgets, and reporting to ensure compliance and accountability
- Support vaccination initiatives, seasonal programming, and emergency preparedness efforts
Family Service Worker
Community Teamwork, Inc
Lowell, MA
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided case management services to over 50 families, addressing social determinants of health
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to housing, healthcare, and social services
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance resource accessibility for families.
- Conducted assessments to identify family needs and develop tailored service plans.
Education
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Management
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2019
Associate - Nutrition And Diet Technology
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA06-2016
Skills
- Municipal Public Health Leadership
- Program Development
- Grant Management
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Maternal & Child Health Initiatives
- Behavioral Health & Substance Use Prevention
- Inspectional Services
- Team Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Engagement
LEADERSHIP & SELECTED INITIATIVES
- Founder and Chair, Chelmsford Suicide Prevention Coalition
- Participant, NACCHO Maternal & Child Health Program Improvement Initiative
- Lead organizer of community-wide prevention programming, including the Escape the Vape Symposium
- Planner of large-scale municipal initiatives integrating public health, safety, and community engagement
- Contributor to regional behavioral health, maternal health, and substance use prevention initiatives
- Active member, New England Public Health Association (NEPHA), engaging in regional public health initiatives and professional development
- Participant, Middlesex Hoarding Disorder Research Network, contributing to collaborative efforts addressing hoarding, housing conditions, and public health impacts
Certification
- Registered Sanitarian (RS), Massachusetts — Exam Scheduled April 2026
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Instructor – American Heart Association
- Foundations of Local Public Health Practice
- QPR Gatekeeper Instructor
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Timeline
Community Health & Inspectional Specialist
Chelmsford Health Department
02.2022 - Current
Family Service Worker
Community Teamwork, Inc
09.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Management
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Associate - Nutrition And Diet Technology
North Shore Community College