Heather Howard

Heather Howard is a Professor of the Practice at Princeton University and serves as Director of the State Health and Value Strategies (SHVS) program and Co-Director of the Global Health Program. She holds dual roles in academia and public health leadership, combining policy expertise with practical healthcare system transformation. Her work focuses on affordable, equitable health systems and state-level policy implementation.

Education:

• J.D., cum laude, New York University School of Law
• B.A., cum laude, Duke University

Professional Background:

• Former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and Senior Services (2008-2010)
• Former Chief Policy Counsel to Governor Jon Corzine
• White House Domestic Policy Council experience
• U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division

Her teaching emphasizes the Affordable Care Act, state health policy, and the interplay of public health and social determinants. She leads initiatives funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to assist states in healthcare system innovation.