NC Department of Health and Human Services
Sharon Bell is an experienced professional in child and family wellbeing, currently serving as the Deputy Director at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services since February 2022, following her role as the Child Behavioral Health Manager within the same division. Sharon's prior experience includes serving as Project Director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from June 2019 to February 2022, and as Practice/Operations Manager at ABC of NC Child Development Center from March 2018 to June 2019. Additionally, Sharon held the position of Regional Executive Director for North and South Carolina at Behavioral Health Group from November 2016 to February 2018, and Executive Director at SAFE, Inc. from February 2015 to November 2016. Sharon's extensive career also includes various leadership roles at Barium Springs (Children's Hope Alliance) over a 20-year period from 1995 to 2015. Academic credentials include an MBA from Queens University of Charlotte and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relations from East Carolina University.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices
NC Department of Health and Human Services
2 followers
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen. The Department is divided into 30 divisions and offices. NCDHHS divisions and offices fall under four broad service areas - health, human services, administrative, and support functions. NCDHHS also oversees 14 facilities: developmental centers, neuro-medical treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, alcohol and drug abuse treatment centers, and two residential programs for children. Mission: In collaboration with our partners, DHHS provides essential services to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Vision: Advancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health and promote well-being for all North Carolinians. Values: People-Focused Focus on the people we serve, deliver value and make a positive impact on their lives and communities. Teamwork We are all one department, one team, working toward one goal: to improve the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. Proactive Communication Maintain an open and trusting environment for collaboration and continuous improvement with our team, stakeholders and the people we serve. Transparency Share expertise, information and honest feedback within the Department and with stakeholders and the community. Ask for help when needed. Stewardship Be good stewards of resources and time to create a positive impact for those we serve. Joy Have joy and balance at work so we all bring our A-game when serving the people of North Carolina.