NORTH SHORE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH

The North Shore Board of Health, with representatives from each of the seven North Shore communities (Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale, River Hills, Shorewood, and Whitefish Bay) helps guide the work of the North Shore Health Department (NSHD). In addition to these community representatives, a medical advisor also serves on the Board.

The Board plays an important advisory role as stewards of public health. As representatives of the community, members provide guidance, support public health efforts, and help ensure that the department’s work is grounded in the priorities, values, and well-being of the people it serves.

  • Board members are appointed for two-year terms and are selected based on their interest or experience in public or community health.
  • Meetings are held at least quarterly and are open to the public.

Together, the Board and Health Department work to promote fair and healthy outcomes for everyone in the North Shore.

For more details about the BOHs structure, responsibilities, and operations, please refer to the full North Shore Board of Health Overview


Board of Health Members

Marisa Awodey Roberts, MA, BS  - Bayside

Charonda Farrington, BS, BSN, RN, NCSN - Brown Deer

Dr. Chelsea Holtz, DO, BS - Fox Point

Edward Conlin, PharmD, MBA, BS - Glendale

Dr. Christopher Okunseri, DDS, MSc. - River Hills

Kristine Peterka, DNP, BSN, RN - Shorewood

Christopher Simenz, PhD, MS, BS - Whitefish Bay

Dr. Jay Balachandran, MD, BS - Medical Advisor

Becky Rowland, MPH, MBA, BA - Health Officer

NORTH SHORE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS

Meeting Information:

  • Location: Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held at the North Shore Health Department (NSHD)
    • Address: 5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209. This location is also known as North Shore Fire/Rescue Station 82.
    • Lobby Access: If the lobby door is locked when you arrive, please give us a moment to let you in. The entryway buzzer connects to the fire station, not the health department. Our staff will be watching for attendees and will open the door shortly.
  • Virtual Access: A virtual option will be available. Please refer to each meeting agenda for access details.

Meeting minutes are posted after they are approved at the next meeting.

2025 Scheduled BOH Meetings

  • Feburary 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
  • May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
  • August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
    • ​Agenda
    • Minutes
  • November 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
    • ​Agenda
    • Minutes​​

 

2024 BOH Meetings

  • Thursday, February 15th, 6:00 PM
    • ​Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223
    • Agenda
    • Minutes
  • Thursday, May 16th, 6:00 PM
    • ​Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223
    • ​Agenda
    • Minutes
  • Thursday, August 15th, 6:00 PM
    • ​Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223
    • ​Agenda
    • Minutes
  • Thursday, November 21st, 6:00 PM
    • ​Location (updated): North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209)
    • ​Agenda
    • Minutes

 

 

Past NSHD BOH Meeting Minutes/Agendas

Updated 11/18/2024



Resolutions

Support for NSHD to provide outreach and education on the potential exposures to lead in the seven communities in the North Shore and investigate cases of elevated blood lead levels.- BOH Approved - 5/17/2018

Support for prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices in enclosed places where cigarette smoking is prohibited by Wisconsin State Law. - BOH Approved - 8/15/2019