County Health Officer Recognized

Cumberland County Health Officer Megan Sheppard was recently presented with the NJACCHO President’s Special Recognition at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference. Sheppard’s dedication to the Maternal Child Health and Public Health Workforce Development workgroups was recognized and celebrated for being a guiding force for the organization. 

Sheppard has worked in the public health field since 2006. Prior to that she worked in the health and wellness profession for six years. As the Health Officer for the Cumberland County Department of Health, she  oversees all aspects of the Health Department, which includes assuring that all programs meet New Jersey Department of Health standards, and that the department stays true to its mission of being dedicated to the promotion, protection, and improvement of the public’s health.

Sheppard combines her health and wellness and public health experience when working to achieve healthier outcomes and lifestyles for Cumberland County residents. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Exercise Science from Rowan University. In addition to being a licensed New Jersey Health Officer, Sheppard is a Certified Health Education Specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.