On behalf of Elizabeth Connolly, Acting Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services

 

Dear Stakeholder:

 

This is a tough email to write. Liz Shea is leaving DDD to practice law. Liz has been with DDD since 2011, when she served as Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner and then became Assistant Commissioner in 2013.

 

Liz was an integral part of several DDD initiatives and system reforms, including: fulfilling the Olmstead settlement agreement, closing two developmental centers, advancing community based placement and services for consumers, launching the Supports Program, moving providers into a Medicaid fee-for-service payment system and integrating the Community Care Waiver into the state's Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver.

 

These are incredible accomplishments that will continue to benefit New Jersey residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities for years to come.

 

Upon her departure on  October 1, 2017, Jonathan Seifried will serve as Acting Assistant Commissioner. Please join me in wishing Liz continued professional success.

 

Elizabeth Connolly

Acting Commissioner