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NORTH AMERIcAN Newsline FEBRUARY 04, 2022 | The Indian Eye 24

governor murphy to nominate

sarah adelman as new Jersey department

of Human services Commissioner

OUR BUREAU

TRENTON, NJ
overnor Phil Murphy has
announced his intention to
Gnominate Sarah Adelman as
the Commissioner of the New Jer-
sey Department of Human Services.
Adelman has served as Acting Com-
missioner since January 2021. The
New Jersey Department of Human
Services serves one in three New Jer-
sey children and one in five adults,
with a budget of approximately $20
billion in state and federal funds and
a staff of more than 7,400.
“Sarah stepped into the role of
Acting Commissioner amidst the
COVID-19 pandemic and her lead-
ership has successfully guided the
New Jersey Department of Human
Services throughout this challenging
year,” said Governor Murphy. “Sar-
ah’s unwavering dedication, coupled look forward to getting it done.”
with her extensive knowledge of the Under Adelman’s leadership as
Department and its programs, is ab- Acting Commissioner, the Depart-
solutely essential as we help New Jer- ment of Human Services has helped
sey families deal with the challenges residents through the COVID-19
presented by the pandemic. I look pandemic by focusing on assisting and Hospice, and the Board of Di- President & CEO Advocates for
forward to her confirmation by the New Jersey’s most vulnerable resi- rectors for a statewide child abuse Children of New Jersey. “Sarah has
Senate and continuing to serve New dents including those needing child and neglect prevention program. provided strong leadership at Hu-
Jersey’s most vulnerable communi- care, income and food assistance; Adelman received her Bachelor man Services during a difficult time,
ties together.” older adults; individuals with disabil- of Arts summa cum laude from Row- notably when it comes to investing
“I thank Governor Murphy for ities; advancing health equity; and an University and a certificate in Ad- in child care during the pandemic to
this honor, and am deeply grate- those needing mental health and ad- vanced Healthcare Leadership from support families and providers and
ful for the trust he has shown in diction services and health coverage Seton Hall University as a fellow in ensuring families facing hunger have
me to lead New Jersey’s largest through New Jersey’s Medicaid pro- the inaugural class of the New Jersey access to increased food assistance.
state department,” Acting Com- gram, NJ FamilyCare. Healthcare Executives Leadership We face challenges ahead as the pan-
missioner Sarah Adelman said. Adelman joined the Department Academy. demic continues, but I’m confident in
“New Jersey is stronger, resilient in 2018, initially serving as a Deputy “I’ve known for Sarah for many Sarah’s leadership and abilities as we
and moving forward under Gover- Commissioner, overseeing the Divi- years, and know her to be a smart, move forward on shared goals.”
nor Murphy, and Human Services sion of Developmental Disabilities, common sense leader who cares “On behalf of AARP and its
is a central part of his work to make Division of Aging Services, and the deeply for others and always puts the more than 1 million Garden State
New Jersey the opportunity state. Division of Medical Assistance and focus where it needs to be - helping residents, I congratulate Sarah Adel-
Together, we’ve made significant in- Health Services, which operates the people in need,” Senator Troy Sin- man on her nomination as Commis-
vestments in child care and food as- Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare program. gleton said. “Her commitment to sioner for the Department of Human
sistance, enhanced services for older She also served on the Board of the public service is inspirational and Services,” said Stephanie Hunsinger,
adults and individuals with disabil- New Jersey Housing and Mortgage exemplary, and her leadership at Hu- AARP New Jersey State Director.
ities, protected health coverage for Finance Agency. man Services has helped countless “In her acting role, Ms. Adelman
more than 2 million residents, and Before joining Governor Mur- residents through challenging times. has made significant contributions
expanded access for those needing phy’s Administration, Adelman I’m confident Sarah will continue to to making New Jersey more livable
mental health and addiction ser- served as Vice President at the New do great things at Human Services for people of all ages and abilities.
vices. I look forward to continuing Jersey Association of Health Plans and for the residents of our state, and We are looking forward to continu-
this vital work as part of Governor and Chief of Staff at the New Jersey look forward to seeing all she will ac- ing our work together to advance
Murphy’s team and alongside the Health Care Quality Institute. complish.” age-friendly practices and improve
dedicated staff at Human Services. She also served on the Board of “I applaud Governor Murphy’s support and services for family care-
We have more great work to do. I Trustees for Samaritan Healthcare nomination,” said Cecilia Zalkind, givers across the state.”

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