Meet the 2010 Scholars

Jonathan Graziani, RS, AS
Registered Sanitarian
Mid Ohio Valley Health Department
Parkersburg WV 

Jonathan D. Graziani is a Registered Sanitarian for the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department. He has been a Sanitarian for over nine years. Jonathan has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fairmont State College with a major in Secondary Education and an Associate of Science Degree from West Virginia University at Parkersburg, with a major in the general Sciences. In addition, he has an Associate of Science Degree from Washington State Community College, with a major in Biology, graduated suma cum laude from the latter. After graduating from Washington State Community College, Jonathan was voted as the first Distinguished Alumnus. He currently serves as a member of the Washington State Community College Distinguished Alumni Board.

Before entering the field of public health, Jonathan was an Environmental Lab Analyst for Kemron Industries, performing water, soil, and air analysis for national companies.

Jonathan also worked as a Sales Representative for Coldwater Creek. Coldwater Creek is a large catalog distribution center. Only employed briefly, he earned top Salesman of the month.

Being a Registered Sanitarian, Jonathan feels as if he has found his "niche." He is able to utilize his education and personal experiences in everyday operations. Jonathan loves his job because he is able to help his community. He volunteers to do "handwashing clinics" and many other public health initiatives.

Jonathan’s inspiration in life comes from his wife, Emelia. They have been married five years. She is from the Philippines and he feels that she is the best thing that ever happened to him. If able to learn her language, tagalog, he feels that life would be great. Enclosing, Jonathan is a big West Virginia University Football fan.... LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS!!