NC Department of Health and Human Services
Virginia Niehaus has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Virginia started their career as an Estate Planning Paralegal at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP in 2008. Virginia then went on to work as a Legal Intern at Duke University Health System and the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 2010. In 2011, they gained experience as a Legal Extern at the North Carolina Attorney General's Office - Medicaid Investigations Unit and as a Legal Intern at Disability Rights North Carolina. Virginia also worked as a Judicial Extern at the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings in 2011. Virginia's commitment to public health law led their to become a Public Health Law Fellow at the Network for Public Health Law from 2014 to 2015. Virginia later joined the NC Department of Justice as an Associate Attorney from 2015 to 2016. Currently, Virginia is working at the NC Department of Health and Human Services, where they started as a Policy and Regulatory Affairs Legal Specialist in 2016 and was later promoted to the role of Director of Regulatory and Legal Affairs in November 2018.
Virginia Niehaus has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology from Duke University, obtained in 2007. Virginia then attended the University of North Carolina School of Law from 2009 to 2012, where they earned their Juris Doctor (JD) with a focus on Health Law and Administrative Law. In 2012-2013, they pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, they obtained the North Carolina Bar Admission certification in 2012. Prior to their university education, there is no information available about their schooling.
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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.