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Boise, Idaho ~ Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little has announced the appointment of Juliet Charron as the new director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW). Charron will be taking over from outgoing director Alex Adams, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Administration of Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Charron brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership ability to her new role. She has been serving as the DHW Deputy Director over Medicaid and Behavioral Health, where she has overseen the administration of Idaho's Medicaid program which serves approximately 350,000 residents. She has also been responsible for overseeing the Division of Behavioral Health, Idaho's Behavioral Health Authority.
Governor Little expressed his confidence in Charron's ability to lead DHW with integrity and transparency while delivering services efficiently. He also took the opportunity to thank Adams for his years of outstanding service in his administration and wished him well in his new role under President Trump.
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Charron's professional background includes leadership positions with the Texas Medicaid program and the Texas Office of Inspector General. She also has experience working within a community-based health plan in Arizona. Charron holds a bachelor's degree in public policy, planning, and management from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in public health from the University of Arizona.
In her new role as director, Charron is honored to continue serving the people of Idaho and lead a dedicated team at DHW. She looks forward to collaborating with various stakeholders such as state policymakers, advocates, taxpayers, and those who benefit from DHW's programs and services. Her goal is to achieve clear outcomes, provide excellent customer service, and promote transparency across the agency.
During her time as DHW Deputy Director over Medicaid and Behavioral Health, Charron led several areas of focus that resulted in significant accomplishments. These include strengthening contract and financial oversight, improving care coordination and service availability for individuals with complex behavioral health and disability needs, utilizing data-driven decision making, fostering stakeholder engagement and trust, and strengthening tribal partnerships.
Charron will officially assume her new role as director on September 15, 2025. Her professional photo can be found on the DHW website.
With Charron's appointment, Governor Little is confident that DHW will continue to serve the people of Idaho with dedication and efficiency under her leadership.
Charron brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership ability to her new role. She has been serving as the DHW Deputy Director over Medicaid and Behavioral Health, where she has overseen the administration of Idaho's Medicaid program which serves approximately 350,000 residents. She has also been responsible for overseeing the Division of Behavioral Health, Idaho's Behavioral Health Authority.
Governor Little expressed his confidence in Charron's ability to lead DHW with integrity and transparency while delivering services efficiently. He also took the opportunity to thank Adams for his years of outstanding service in his administration and wished him well in his new role under President Trump.
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Charron's professional background includes leadership positions with the Texas Medicaid program and the Texas Office of Inspector General. She also has experience working within a community-based health plan in Arizona. Charron holds a bachelor's degree in public policy, planning, and management from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in public health from the University of Arizona.
In her new role as director, Charron is honored to continue serving the people of Idaho and lead a dedicated team at DHW. She looks forward to collaborating with various stakeholders such as state policymakers, advocates, taxpayers, and those who benefit from DHW's programs and services. Her goal is to achieve clear outcomes, provide excellent customer service, and promote transparency across the agency.
During her time as DHW Deputy Director over Medicaid and Behavioral Health, Charron led several areas of focus that resulted in significant accomplishments. These include strengthening contract and financial oversight, improving care coordination and service availability for individuals with complex behavioral health and disability needs, utilizing data-driven decision making, fostering stakeholder engagement and trust, and strengthening tribal partnerships.
Charron will officially assume her new role as director on September 15, 2025. Her professional photo can be found on the DHW website.
With Charron's appointment, Governor Little is confident that DHW will continue to serve the people of Idaho with dedication and efficiency under her leadership.
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