CONTACT: Stephanie Marquis, 608-266-1683

SUSAN CROWLEY NAMED NEW ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE DIVISION

MADISON - Today, Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake announces the appointment of Susan Crowley as Administrator of the Division of the Long Term Care. Crowley begins her new role August 24, 2009.

“Susan brings a wealth of knowledge across the human services spectrum and is a strong and effective leader,” says Secretary Timberlake. “I am pleased Susan is joining our Department and know she will be a strong advocate as we work to improve services across Wisconsin for seniors and people with disabilities.”

“I’m honored and excited to be working as part of the DHS team,” says Crowley. “I’m committed and passionate about the work the Division of Long Term care does each day to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin.”

Crowley has a vast range of experiences in the human services and health care industries. Crowley currently serves as Director of Campus Health Initiatives and Prevention Services for University Health Services at UW-Madison. In this role, she provides leadership to interdisciplinary health initiatives and develops integrated models of clinical, counseling, and prevention services. Crowley has been at University since October 2000, where she served as Director of Prevention Services and Community Relations.

Prior to working at UW-Madison, Crowley had a twenty year career at the Dane County Department of Human Services, including serving as Director for the agency. As Director, Crowley managed services to persons with disabilities and seniors, public health, economic support and work services, Badger Prairie nursing home, and services to youth and families. A highlight of her career at Dane County was implementing self-directed services for persons with developmental disabilities.

Crowley holds a Masters of Public Administration from Pennsylvania State University. Crowley replaces Sinikka Santala, who retired as Administrator in February.

- END-

Last Revised:  July 29, 2009