Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, the health innovation officer at Baltimore tech firm Fearless and a physician, will be the next Baltimore City health commissioner, Mayor Catherine Pugh’s office announced on Wednesday.

Dzirasa’s first day will be March 11. In the position, she will oversee the public health agency, which is considered the oldest continuously running health department in the U.S.

“I’ve known I wanted to be a doctor since I was 5 years old,” Dzirasa said in a statement. “I’ve always wanted to help people, specifically those who are under-resourced and need the most support. So I chose a career path that allowed me to combine my love of science, health, and wellness with my calling to serve others.”

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