NJHA’s Health Research and Educational Trust first launched its navigator program in 2013 by hiring former U.S. servicemen and women and training them to assist consumers in exploring new insurance options under the Affordable Care Act. Since then, our navigator team has continued to help N.J. residents access services to support good health, from insurance enrollment to mental health care.
Meghan Blair has certification as a Health Coach, Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach, Mental Health Coach, and Mental Health First Aid instructor.
Vernon Hall, PhD, a U.S. Army veteran from Asbury Park, provided counseling and case management in New York City for several years before becoming a health navigator.
Entrepreneur, Marine, Certified Prevention Specialist, doctor of education – Michael Mimms, EdD, of Sicklerville, brings an expansive background to our team of navigators.
Cathya Rodriguez, who is bilingual and fluent in Spanish, has experience with patient education and advocacy, is a certified Health Coach, and has Mental Health First Aid instructor certification.