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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

MemberCategoryTerm
Ms. Lily ChenGeneral Public
Committee: Public Health
02/07/22–02/06/26
Dr. Ojinga HarrisonPsychiatrist
Committee: Public Health
02/01/21–11/14/25
Ms. Maty Ferrer HoppmanConsumer
Committee: Social Services
07/10/23–07/09/27
Ms. Wanda Hunter, Vice ChairConsumer of Human Services
Committee: Social Services
12/05/22–12/04/26
Ms. Christine KushnerGeneral Public
Committee: Social Services
02/07/22–02/06/26
Mr. Trey McBrayerConsumer of Human Services
Committee: Social Services
12/04/23–12/03/27
Mr. Terry McTernan, TreasurerEngineer
Committee: Social Services
12/05/22–12/04/26
Dr. Tonya Y. Minggia, MSN, BSN, RNRegistered Nurse
Committee: Public Health
11/15/22–11/14/26
Dr. Jim PetersonPhysician
Committee: Public Health
05/06/24–05/05/28
Ms. Ann Rollins, Board ChairGeneral Public
Committee: Public Health
11/15/22–11/14/26
Dr. Anita SawhneyDentist
Committee: Public Health
02/01/21–11/14/25
Commissioner Cheryl StallingsCommissioner
Committee: N/A
01/25/24
Ms. Tanyetta SuttonConsumer of Human Services
Committee: Public Health
02/07/22–02/06/26
Mr. Irv TrustPharmacist 
Committee: Public Health
02/03/25–02/02/29
Dr. Kelcy Walker PopeGeneral Public
Committee: Public Health
02/01/21–11/14/25
Mr. Birchie WarrenPsychologist
Committee: Social Services
08/21/23–08/20/27
Ms. Tamara WilsonSocial 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