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What we learned from our one-on-one conversation with Dr. Amy Acton

By Chris Pugh and Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters
Dr. Amy Acton talks with Mahoning Matters Editor Chris Pugh
Dr. Amy Acton talks with Mahoning Matters Editor Chris Pugh Kelcey Norris/Mahoning Matters

Youngstown native and former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton talked Thursday night with Mahoning Matters Editor Chris Pugh about receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, growing up in the Mahoning Valley, social media, serving Ohio during COVID-19 and her current role as president and chief executive officer of RAPID 5. This nonprofit organization is attempting to improve access to parks in Franklin County, part of the greater Columbus area.

The interview was held at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown.

Links we mention during the interview:

Amy Acton’s Twitter account:

https://twitter.com/DrAmyActon

”Laverne & Shirley” theme with Mike DeWine, Amy Acton and Jon Husted:

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Amy Acton Fan Club on Facebook is no longer public).

Video shot by Mahoning Matters reporter Kelcey Norris.

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