Henry Names Terri White To Cabinet Post
Governor Henry today promoted Oklahoma Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Terri White to his executive cabinet, appointing her to the position of Secretary of Health.
She replaces outgoing cabinet officer Mike Crutcher, who recently announced his retirement from state service.
White is the first woman to serve as Secretary of Health since the executive cabinet system was created in the 1980’s.
“Terri has a proven track record of success as a public servant,” said Henry. “She’s been a dedicated and effective advocate for public health and has worked tirelessly to improve the state’s mental health and substance abuse services. I know she will do a great job in her expanded leadership role.”
White has served as Oklahoma’s Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the past two years. Previously, she served as the deputy commissioner of the state mental health and substance abuse services agency and as a fiscal and policy analyst for the Oklahoma State Senate.
White holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma.
“This is a great honor, and I appreciate Gov. Henry’s confidence in me,” said White. “I look forward to working with him and other leaders in the public and private sectors to improve the health of Oklahoma.”
White resides in Oklahoma City with her husband, Scott Reed.
She replaces outgoing cabinet officer Mike Crutcher, who recently announced his retirement from state service.
White is the first woman to serve as Secretary of Health since the executive cabinet system was created in the 1980’s.
“Terri has a proven track record of success as a public servant,” said Henry. “She’s been a dedicated and effective advocate for public health and has worked tirelessly to improve the state’s mental health and substance abuse services. I know she will do a great job in her expanded leadership role.”
White has served as Oklahoma’s Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the past two years. Previously, she served as the deputy commissioner of the state mental health and substance abuse services agency and as a fiscal and policy analyst for the Oklahoma State Senate.
White holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma.
“This is a great honor, and I appreciate Gov. Henry’s confidence in me,” said White. “I look forward to working with him and other leaders in the public and private sectors to improve the health of Oklahoma.”
White resides in Oklahoma City with her husband, Scott Reed.
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