MCHD Bureau Director Earns Doctorate Degree

Derrick Scott, bureau director of Environmental Health Services at the Mobile County Health Department (MCHD), has earned a doctorate in healthcare administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg. This achievement highlights an academic career that began with an associate of science degree from Lawson State Community College in fire science/general studies, a BS from Athens State University in public health and safety administration and an MBA from Columbia Southern University. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves after high school and has 20 years of experience in fire and rescue. He has worked for the City of Mobile and Florida Department of Health in Escambia County. Scott arrived at MCHD in 2021. He began working as a public health administrative support specialist, assisting Dr. Stephanie Woods-Crawford, executive director of prevention and wellness. He was later promoted to his current role.