Jahira Sterling, MPA, is a program associate at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS). In this role, she supports initiatives to improve care for older adults and people with disabilities. She has also supported work on population health, care for people with complex needs, and Medicaid leadership and capacity building.

Prior to joining CHCS, Jahira served as a caseworker providing support on the Boy Scouts of America sex abuse litigation case where she had the opportunity to work with law firms to help sexual assault claimants seek justice through advocacy. Jahira also held a range of internships during her undergraduate and graduate career, including at the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (NJLBCF) as a congressional intern. During her time with NJLBCF, Jahira developed experience in politics, established relationships with New Jersey constituents, and gained essential skills through networking opportunities and workshops.

Jahira holds a master’s degree in public administration with a health care administration concentration and a bachelor of social work, both from Rutgers University-Newark.

In her spare time, Jahira enjoys being creative by writing poetry and also enjoys watching thriller/horror movies.