Health & Human Services Board

The Health & Human Services Board is a policy and advocacy board for both the Health and Human Services and Environmental Services Departments. The board represents the broad interest of the community and performs duties required by law.

Overview

The Health & Human Services Board serves the community by providing policy guidance and advocacy for the prevention of disease and promotion of public health, social services and environmental programs. Some of the Board’s specific functions are to:

  • Set policy,
  • Review agency services,
  • Monitor progress toward outcomes,
  • Advocate for needed changes in service delivery and resource allocation, and
  • Advise the Health & Human Services Director and Environmental Services Director.
     

The Board comprises two standing committees: the Public Health Committee and Social Services Committee. These committees address the board's priorities through individual work plans.

2023–2026 Health & Human Services Board Priorities

  1. Social and Economic Mobility
  2. Mental Health
  3. Food Insecurity
  4. Access to Integrated Services
  5. Senior Services
     

Board Members

Member Category Term
Ms. Lily Chen General Public
Committee: Public Health
02/07/22–02/06/26
Dr. Ojinga Harrison Psychiatrist
Committee: Public Health
02/01/21–11/14/25
Ms. Maty Ferrer Hoppman Consumer
Committee: TBD
07/10/23–07/09/27
Ms. Wanda Hunter, Vice Chair Consumer of Human Services
Committee: Social Services
12/05/22–12/04/26
Ms. Christine Kushner, Board Treasurer General Public
Committee: Social Services
02/07/22–02/06/26
Mr. Trey McBrayer Consumer of Human Services
Committee: TBD
12/04/23–12/03/27
Mr. Terry McTernan Engineer
Committee: Social Services
12/05/22–12/04/26
Ms. Tonya Y. Minggia, MSN, BSN, RN Registered Nurse
Committee: Public Health
11/15/22–11/14/26
Dr. Patrice (Jananne) O'Connell Veterinarian
Committee: Public Health
11/15/21–11/14/25
Ms. Ann Rollins, Board Chair General Public
Committee: Public Health
11/15/22–11/14/26
Dr. Anita Sawhney Dentist
Committee: Public Health
02/01/21–11/14/25
Commissioner Cheryl Stallings Commissioner
Committee: N/A
01/25/24
Ms. Tanyetta Sutton Consumer of Human Services
Committee: Public Health
02/07/22–02/06/26
Dr. Kelcy Walker Pope General Public
Committee: Public Health
02/01/21–11/14/25
Mr. Birchie Warren Psychologist
Committee: TDB
08/21/23–08/20/27
Dr. Mary Faye Whisler Pharmacist
Committee: Public Health
12/07/20–11/14/24
Ms. Tamara Wilson Social Worker 
Committee: Social Services
12/05/22–12/04/26

Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures guide the Health and Human Services Board.

Health & Human Services Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes