Andrea Bowers

Andrea Bowers, MPA, PMP

Deputy Director – Imperial County Public Health Department

County: Imperial

Andrea Bowers is a dedicated public health leader with more than 30 years of public service. She currently serves as the Deputy Director of Community Health for the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD), where she oversees Health Promotion, Communicable Disease Prevention, EMS/Emergency Preparedness, Health Equity, and Community Health Improvement initiatives. Previously, she served as the department’s Accreditation Coordinator and Special Projects Coordinator, leading the department’s PHAB accreditation activities, improvement efforts, and policy development across multiple divisions.

Andrea played a critical role in ICPHD’s COVID-19 response, serving as a Public Information Officer and helping guide risk communication, media engagement, and community outreach during one of the most challenging periods in the department’s history. Her work contributed to strengthening public messaging, enhancing coordination with partner agencies, and improving access to timely health information.

Throughout her career, Andrea has focused on strengthening systems, expanding community partnerships, and advancing quality improvement initiatives that support efficient, effective, and equitable public health services. Her professional interests include public administration, leadership development, community engagement, strategic planning, and building organizational capacity through policy and performance improvement.

Andrea holds a Master of Public Administration and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Administration degree at California Baptist University, where her academic work explores leadership theory, public sector management, and equitable approaches to community health improvement.