NJ’s new health commissioner praised as ‘great leader for the time’

Raynard E. Washington, Gov. Mikie Sherrill's pick to be state health commissioner, has spent more than a decade leading public health efforts in North Carolina and Philadelphia.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 1,274

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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With a background in public health and a pledge to use data and science to keep people safe, Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s pick for New Jersey health commissioner comes with a decade-plus experience working to prevent disease, a skillset people who know him say is perfect for the moment.

Raynard Washington has spent more than a decade leading public health efforts in North Carolina and Philadelphia, working with communities to expand access to preventative …

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