The North Shore Board of Health, with representatives from each of the seven communities, helps direct the Health Department's activities. In addition, a medical advisor serves on the Board of Health. 

Learn more about the NSHD BOH: 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

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

2025 Scheduled BOH Meetings

• Feburary 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
  • ​Location: North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209)
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• May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM​
  • Location: North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209)
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• August 21, 2025 @ 6:00 PM​
  • Location: North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209)
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• ​November 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
  • ​Location: North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209)
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2024 Scheduled 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
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• Thursday, May 16th, 6:00 PM
  • ​Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223
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• Thursday, August 15th, 6:00 PM
  • ​Location: Conference Room in Brown Deer Public Works Municipal Complex. 8950 N Arbon Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223
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• Thursday, November 21st, 6:00 PM
  • ​Location (updated): North Shore Health Department (5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209)
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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