Katelyn Wolf

Katelyn's professional journey started at the Baltimore County Department of Health (BCDH) as a Public Health Investigator amidst the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this critical period, she played a vital role as a liaison, coordinating outbreak investigations and tracking, reporting, and consolidating epidemiological data for public institutions including nursing homes, schools, and businesses. Presently, she serves as an Environmental Health Specialist, ensuring community adherence to federal, state, and local laws, as well as environmental regulations. As an Environmental Health Specialist, Katelyn conducts thorough inspections to ensure food safety and sanitary standards are met. She investigates potential violations and compiles detailed reports, while also engaging and educating community members on best practices. 

The Baltimore County Department of Health is driven by its mission to enhance health and prevent disease through education, advocacy, resource linkage, and treatment, thereby enhancing the quality of life for Baltimore County residents. As the third most populous jurisdiction in Maryland, Baltimore County serves over 850,000 residents. The department operates under three BCDH Bureaus, namely Behavioral and Community Health; Clinical and School-based Services; and Animal Services, Communicable Disease, and Environmental Health. These bureaus collaborate to fulfill the vision of a Baltimore County where individuals can live, work, and play in a healthy environment.