Gov Meyer Nominates Christen Linke Young as Next Secretary of DHSS

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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has announced the nomination of Christen Linke Young as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. Young is a nationally recognized health policy leader with more than 15 years of experience in state and federal government, She will succeed Secretary Josette Manning, who will depart on October 1 to become State Director for U.S. Senator Chris Coons. Young’s nomination is subject to confirmation by the Delaware State Senate.

Additional information from Gov. Meyer:

“Delaware is facing unprecedented healthcare challenges from workforce shortages to affordability and accessibility,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “Christen Linke Young is an accomplished leader who has spent her career in state and federal governments expanding access to care, lowering costs, and strengthening health and social service systems. I am grateful for Secretary Manning’s dedicated service to Delaware, and I am confident Christen will continue that legacy of excellence.”

Young has previously served as Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and Deputy Assistant to the President for Health and Veterans, where she led the Administration’s health policy team. In that role, she oversaw implementation of the historic drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, helped drive record-high Affordable Care Act enrollment, and coordinated national strategies to address the overdose epidemic, mental health, and maternal health crises.

“I am honored by Governor Meyer’s trust and excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Delaware,” said Christen Linke Young. “At a time of great challenges and opportunities, I look forward to working with the Governor, the General Assembly, and the team at DHSS to deliver high-quality health and social services to every Delawarean.”