About our Health Officer

Miranda Swanson, MPH

Health Officer

In May 2007, Miranda Swanson was appointed administrator of Florida Department of Health in Indian River County (DOH-Indian River). As health officer for Indian River County, with a population of over 157,413, she monitors the community’s health indicator outcomes, and advocates to improve, protect, and maintain the health and safety of all citizens and visitors of Indian River County. 

Miranda leads DOH-Indian River and works in collaboration with public/private partnership of county, state, and other community-based organizations to achieve public health improvements. Responsibilities include providing the oversight and direction in planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, reviewing, and budgeting public health programs within DOH-Indian River. With a staff of 82 employees, DOH-Indian River's current operating budget is $5.4 million.  

In her role as Health Officer, Miranda currently serves as the following:

• Children's Services Advisory Committee Member
• Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties, Board Member
• Member of all local Community Health Improvement Plan groups

Prior to serving in the role as health officer, Miranda began working at DOH-Indian River in July 2004 as assistant director. In this role, she focused on many different areas, including community assessment, strategic planning, quality improvement activities, disaster response, and managing daily operations.  

Miranda strives to build consensus within the health department at all levels, uniting towards a shared mission and vision, empowering employees, and celebrating achievements towards common goals.