Paula H. Song Named College of Public Health Dean at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University selected Paula H. Song as its next College of Public Health dean. Since 2020, Song served as the Richard M. Bracken...
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The Ohio State University selected Paula H. Song as its next College of Public Health dean. Since 2020, Song served as the Richard M. Bracken Chair of the Department of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she was also a professor.
Song will provide strategic vision and leadership for the college, focusing on educating the next generation of public health leaders and supporting faculty, staff, and students in producing influential public health research and innovation. At VCU, she served as interim dean of the College of Health Professions and previously held leadership roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
“As a leader, Paula is committed to building strong, collaborative teams,” said Ohio State Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda. “She believes that creating a space where every voice is heard and valued is crucial for achieving academic and operational excellence, and I am excited for the college’s future under her leadership.”
“It is such a privilege to return and lead this fantastic college,” Song said. “There is so much talent, passion, and dedication among the faculty and staff. They are leaders in public health research and education, dedicated to making a lasting impact. Our equally passionate students are poised to be the next generation of public health and health administration leaders.”
Song earned her PhD in health services organization and policy, her master’s degree in applied economics, and her Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies in biological basis and behavior at the University of Pennsylvania.
WittKieffer’s Jeff Schroetlin and Cody Burke led this search.
