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Dr. Amy Acton grew up in Youngstown under extremely difficult circumstances where she was
even homeless as a child. But that made Amy tough, and now, Amy is running for governor to
fight for every Ohio family that’s struggling today.

For Amy’s entire career, she has listened to Ohioans, whether it was working with the governor
or as a doctor, and she has a deep connection with the people of our state. Amy knows how
Ohioans are struggling, how hard they work to keep up with the cost of groceries, childcare,
healthcare and other expenses. They feel left behind and like no one cares.

In 2019, Gov. DeWine asked Amy to serve in his administration as the director of the Ohio
Department of Public Health. Amy put partisanship aside to serve the people of Ohio because
she’s always believed that the challenges we face don’t care if you’re a Democrat or
Republican, and the solutions we need take everyone rowing together.

Following her service in the DeWine administration, Amy returned to the Columbus Foundation
and helped found the Center for Human Kindness. Firmly believing that the best way to
improve outcomes is to get people with different viewpoints and from all walks of life around
the table, she worked with CEOs, mayors and community advocates to launch Rapid 5, a
nonprofit to promote the region’s health and economic wellness.

Wanting to continue the bond she formed with Ohioans during the early days of COVID, Amy
also partnered with WKYC on a new multi-platform series on “Health, Hope & Healing,” where
she spoke to Ohioans about the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they’re using
to move themselves forward.Now, Amy’s running for governor because she refuses to look
away from Ohioans who are struggling. Amy lives in Bexley with her husband, Eric, who has
coached and taught in Bexley City Schools since 1987. Together they have six kids and enjoy
traveling, exploring nature and spending time with their good friends and growing family.

Bobbi Shaffer
Sylvania