Professional Role
Jeremy Baugh is a Program Evaluator and Content Strategist with the Mississippi State Department of Health, which is the umbrella of the Office of Medical Cannabis, where he also serves as a Health and Safety Officer. With more than six years of administrative experience at the Department of Health, he specializes in project coordination, compliance oversight, and operational development.
Education
Jeremy holds a master’s degree in public policy and administration from Belhaven University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Program Planning, with an expected graduation in Spring 2027.
Commitment to Service
A young African American leader shaped by the challenges of growing up in Jackson, Mississippi, Jeremy has built a career grounded in service, resilience, and community commitment. He views his work as cultivating positive change, planting seeds of public service, nurturing them with care and accountability, and helping them grow into initiatives that produce a healthier and more equitable harvest for Mississippi communities.
Professional Impact
- Served on the state’s COVID-19 Task Force, contributing significantly to operational development during the pandemic.
- Transitioned in 2022 into a new role as the first compliance officer hired under Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program.
- Helped guide the Medical Cannabis program from its earliest seed stage to a strong and organized framework that ensures safe and effective oversight for patients, facilities, and communities.
Personal Interests
Beyond his professional work, Jeremy enjoys expressing creativity and building connections through his hobbies. He is an avid singer, a member of an amateur pool league, a recreational skater, and the proud owner of three dogs.
Guiding Philosophy
Just as a plant grows through seasons of sowing, nurturing, and harvest, Jeremy’s life and career reflect a steady commitment to cultivating growth, resilience, and service for the people of Mississippi. He often says, “If we plant with purpose and nurture with care, the harvest will always bless the community.”