Mcis scheduled to begin her new position immediately.

“Karen brings a wealth of knowledge across the health policy and public health spectrum and is a strong and effective leader,” said Secretary Smith. “I am pleased Karen is joining our Department and know she will be an asset to the Department and our many public health partners around the state. Her skills will be extremely valuable in this climate of declining federal public health funds.”

McKeown has extensive experience in health policy and the health care industry. She is an Oncology Certified Nurse and Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse and is a graduate of Yale University (MSN with honors in Nursing Management, Policy and Leadership, 2009), University of Texas at Tyler (BSN, Summa Cum Laude, 2000), and Tyler Junior College (Associate of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, 1998).

A full copy of the press release can be found on the DHS website.

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