Christen Linke Young Sworn In as Delaware’s New Health and Social Services Secretary

DOVER, Del. — Christen Linke Young has been confirmed by the Delaware State Senate and sworn in as the new Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Governor Matt Meyer announced Wednesday. Young, a nationally recognized health policy… The post Christen Linke Young Sworn In as Delaware’s New Health and Social Services Secretary appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

DOVER, Del. — Christen Linke Young has been confirmed by the Delaware State Senate and sworn in as the new Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Governor Matt Meyer announced Wednesday.
Young, a nationally recognized health policy leader with more than 15 years of experience in state and federal government, succeeds former Secretary Josette Manning, who recently became State Director for U.S. Sen. Chris Coons. “Christen Linke Young brings unmatched expertise and a deep commitment to making health and social services work better for every Delaware family,” Meyer said in a statement.
“At a time when our state faces real challenges in workforce, behavioral health, and affordability, she will chart a path toward a stronger, healthier, and more equitable Delaware.”
In her new role, Young will oversee one of Delaware’s largest state agencies, directing initiatives to strengthen public health systems, expand access to care, and modernize service delivery statewide.
“It’s an incredible honor to be confirmed by the Senate and to begin this work on behalf of the people of Delaware,” Young said. “Together with the dedicated DHSS staff, we’ll focus on improving health outcomes, supporting our workforce, and making sure every Delawarean can live with dignity and opportunity.”
Before her confirmation, Young served as Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and Deputy Assistant to the President for Health and Veterans from 2021 to 2025, where she led national efforts on health coverage, prescription drug pricing, and mental health initiatives. Her previous roles include Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and senior positions at the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services. Young holds a law degree from Yale and a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. She lives with her husband and two children.

Photos: Courtesy of the Governor’s Office

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