Lori Weaver

The state plan lays out initiatives and goals for the next year, including placing a renewed emphasis on improving mental health resources and support across New Hampshire.

NHPR All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa spoke with recently-appointed DHHS Commissioner Lori Weaver about her priorities and goals for the department.

Lori Weaver, of Concord, was serving as acting commissioner since Dec. 17, 2022.

Lori Weaver has spent more than 20 years with DHHS, the largest state agency in New Hampshire . She’ll take over when the current commissioner leaves Dec. 16.