Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Welcomes Dr. Paul R. “Randy” Kolstad as Deputy Director
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Paul R. “Randy” Kolstad as Deputy Director of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment!
Dr. Kolstad brings over 25 years of distinguished public health leadership experience with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Throughout his career, he has led complex health programs across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, most recently serving as USAID’s Country Representative in Sierra Leone, where he oversaw programs addressing public health, pandemic preparedness, democratic governance reform, and community development.
Dr. Kolstad holds a Ph.D. in International Health from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley. His expertise spans health systems strengthening, program design, strategic planning, and cross-sector collaboration – skills that will be invaluable as we continue to serve the Cape Cod community.
After a career working internationally, Dr. Kolstad has made Cape Cod his home and is eager to apply his global experience to local public health challenges.
“I look forward to working with the Barnstable County team to address the public health issues facing our wonderful community,” said Dr. Kolstad.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kolstad to the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment. We’re thrilled to have his expertise, leadership, and dedication as part of our team.
