Terri L. White
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Terri L. White (born 1973) is chief executive officer of the nonprofit Mental Health Association Oklahoma, as of August 2020. She is an American social worker who resigned effective February 1, 2020 as Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, a position she has held since May 13, 2007. White previously served Democratic Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry as a member of his Cabinet concurrent to her service as commissioner. White served as Henry's fourth Secretary of Health, becoming the first woman in State history to hold that post. Upon the election of Henry's successor, Republican Mary Fallin, White ceased being a member of the governor's Cabinet but retained her position as commissioner.
Terri L. White | |
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Oklahoma Secretary of Health | |
In office 2009–2011 | |
Governor | Brad Henry |
Preceded by | Mike Crutcher |
Succeeded by | Terry Cline |
Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services | |
In office 2007–2020 | |
Governor | Brad Henry Mary Fallin |
Preceded by | Terry Cline |
Succeeded by | Carrie Slatton-Hodges |
Personal details | |
Born | (1973-10-04) October 4, 1973 (age 50) Edmond, Oklahoma |
Residence(s) | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
Website | Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |