N.J.’s largest health system announces first African American board of trustees chair
Lester J. Owens will be the first African American to serve as chair of RWJBarnabas' Board of Trustees.Lester J. Owens was appointed chair of RWJBarnabas Health’s Board of Trustees, becoming the first African American to serve in the role, the health system announced Tuesday.
“I feel very privileged to take on this role at such a pivotal moment for healthcare, as the needs of RWJBarnabas Health’s patients, employees, communities, and other stakeholders are quickly evolving,” Owens said in a statement. “The system is wholly committed to its mission of improving the health, quality of life and vitality of the communities it serves. It has approached this in thoughtful and innovative ways that will benefit all stakeholders for years to come.
Owens, the senior executive vice president and head of operations for Wells Fargo and Company, will focus on transforming “the patient experience, advance mental and behavioral health for individuals across the lifespan and drive social impact through strategic programs and policies,” the statement said.
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