Mendocino County has hired an Interim Public Health Director. Mary Alice Willeford, a longtime Mendocino County employee, recently accepted the position. Dr. Jenine Miller, Mendocino County Health and Human Services Assistant Director, says Willeford has been a county employee for 19 years, and has worked at the Public Health Department for the past six years. Dr Miller adds that Williford brings over 30 years of fiscal and administrative expertise to her new position. Williford will begin her duties in the newly appointed position starting on February 21st.