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Aaron Kissler, MPH Director, Florida Department of Health in Polk County

Aaron Kissler, MPH

Director, Florida Department of Health in Polk County

Aaron Kissler has been the director of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County and the Florida Department of Health in Hardee County since April 2025. 

Aaron began his journey with the Florida Department of Health in 2012, taking on the role of health officer for Gadsden County. Previously, he served as the health officer for Clear Creek County, Colorado. With two decades of public health expertise spanning California, Colorado, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Florida, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his work. Additionally, Aaron has served as the interim health officer for Citrus, Brevard, Osceola, and Volusia County Health Departments in Florida.

In 2003, Aaron earned a Master's in Public Health from the University of South Florida. Since 2014, he has been serving as the health officer for Lake County. His professional passions include data analysis, epidemiology, and fostering community engagement.