Morris County health officer Stephanie Gorman sworn in for second term as NJACCHO president
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners is congratulating Stephanie Gorman, a health officer in the county’s Division of Public Health, on being sworn in for a second consecutive term as president of the New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials.
Gorman took the oath of office during NJACCHO’s General Membership Meeting at the Atlantic City Convention Center, held alongside the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference. Commissioner Douglas Cabana, liaison to the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, administered the oath. Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw, Commissioners Christine Myers and John Krickus, Sheriff James Gannon and Undersheriff Mark Spitzer were also in attendance.
“We’re proud to have Stephanie representing Morris County again as NJACCHO president,” Cabana said. “Her continued leadership at both the county and state levels reflects our commitment to public health and to advancing critical initiatives statewide.”
NJACCHO represents public health leaders from 104 health departments serving New Jersey’s 21 counties and 565 municipalities. For more than 113 years, the association has promoted community wellness, disease prevention and the protection of residents, workers and visitors across the state. Gorman has been a member of the organization since 2014 and has served on its board since 2018.
“Stephanie’s leadership has strengthened our local and state health systems. Her reappointment as NJACCHO president recognizes her achievements and her ability to guide New Jersey’s public health community through complex challenges,” said Carlos Perez, chief health officer in the Morris County Division of Public Health.
Reflecting on her previous term, Gorman called it “one of the most challenging, unpredictable, exhausting, yet inspiring years of her career.” She said NJACCHO expanded statewide partnerships, advanced 21C public health modernization efforts, preserved essential grant funding and completed New Jersey’s first comprehensive costing model for public health services.
“Our voices are being heard, our work is being recognized and 21C is finally gaining momentum,” she said, describing the association’s progress as a testament to “resilience, leadership and the unwavering commitment of local public health leaders.”
Looking ahead, Gorman said her next term will be critical as the state prepares for major responsibilities, including the 2026 World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary. She emphasized the importance of a coordinated public health system and sustained investment in New Jersey’s governmental public health network.
“This is our moment to solidify the value of local public health,” Gorman said, reaffirming her commitment to advancing NJACCHO’s strategic goals and strengthening member engagement.
