Youngkin appoints Brown and Roberts to administration
11/10/2022, 6 p.m.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced appointees to two key roles within his administration.
Martin Brown was named chief diversity, opportunity and inclusion officer. He formerly served as commissioner of the Department of Social Services where he worked to improve the delivery of benefits and services to Virginia families, according to a news release. He also served under former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell as special advisor for reintegration of state offenders, implementing a statewide program to reduce recidivism and provide support to children of incarcerated parents.
A graduate of Howard University, Mr. Brown was previously a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a founding board member of the Gloucester Institute and an advisory task force member for Richmond City Health Department.
Cheryl Roberts was named as director of the Department of Medical Assistance Services. In her new role, she will focus on improving access and stable health care delivery for 2 million Virginians.
Ms. Roberts previously had direct oversight and leadership for the Managed Care Program, which provides maternal and child services, oral health care services and strategic planning for emerging health care issues. Before joining state government, Ms. Roberts was chief operating officer for Virginia Chartered Health Plan and an assistant vice president of Emblem Health Inc. She earned her law degree from Rutgers Law School and has lived in Virginia more than 20 years.
