A Morris County Health Officer Now Leads State Association

Named President of New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Stephanie Gorman, a health officer in Morris County’s Division of Public Health, on being sworn in as president of the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) today at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City.

The ceremony was held during the NJACCHO General Membership Meeting in the Atlantic City Convention Center, with the oath of office being administered by Morris County Commissioner Douglas Cabana, liaison to Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety.

“It was an honor to swear in Stephanie Gorman as president of NJACCHO,” said Commissioner Cabana. “Her leadership at both the county and state levels exemplifies Morris County’s dedication to public health and advancing critical health initiatives statewide.”

NJACCHO represents public health leaders from 104 local health departments across New Jersey’s 21 counties and 565 municipalities. For more than 113 years, the organization has worked to improve community health by promoting wellness, preventing disease, and protecting those who live, work, and visit New Jersey.

“As president, I aim to strengthen NJACCHO’s leadership, engage our members more deeply, and ensure the long-term stability of our executive team. Together, we will continue to build on our achievements, including managing $163 million in federal grants to support local health departments and modernizing public health systems across New Jersey,” said Gorman, underscoring her commitment to NJACCHO’s mission.

Gorman, who served as president-elect of the NJACCHO for the past year, has more than 17 years of public health experience. She started her career as a registered environmental health specialist in Pequannock Township before joining Morris County in 2014. In her role as a county health officer, she currently oversees the county environmental health program and local public health grant initiatives aimed at improving workforce professional development. She holds a Master of Public Health degree, along with certifications as a registered environmental health specialist and certified public manager.

“Stephanie’s dedication and leadership have made a significant impact on our local and state health systems, and her appointment to the position of NJACCHO president is a testament to her ability to break barriers and a recognition of her achievements,” said Carlos Perez, chief Health Officer in Morris County Division of Public Health.

Gorman has been a member of NJACCHO since 2014 and has served on its board of directors since 2018. As president, her focus will be on increasing member engagement and executive team stability in accordance with NJACCHO’s strategic plan. She is committed to modernizing the public health system and securing grant funding to support local health departments across New Jersey.

“NJACCHO’s achievements are the result of collaboration and innovation,” said Gorman. “With a dedicated volunteer board and the support of our executive director, Linda Brown, we will continue to ensure projects and investments enhance public health operations for years to come.”

For more information on NJACCHO’s initiatives, visit njaccho.org.