Guilford County is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Craver as Assistant County Manager for Successful People and Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.
During their Thursday, Sept. 4 meeting, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, which serves as the county’s Board of Health, voted unanimously to approve County Manager Victor Isler’s appointment of Natalie Craver as Director of Health and Human Services. The county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a consolidation of Public Health and Social Services. Consequently, Craver will serve as both Assistant County Manager for Successful People and DHHS Director.
In addition to Public Health and Social Services, Craver will also oversee departmental efforts in Behavioral Health, Child Support and Court Services, Family Justice Center, Integrated Services, Juvenile Detention, and Veterans Services. Craver joined Guilford County in April 2024 as Deputy Director of DHHS.
“Guilford County is proud to announce Natalie’s promotion to Assistant County Manager for Successful People and Director of Health and Human Services,” said Victor Isler, Guilford County Manger. “Natalie has already demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to innovation and service excellence. In this expanded role, I am confident she will continue to strengthen our integrated approach to health and human services, driving our mission to protect and promote the well-being of every county resident.”
I am honored to be appointed as Assistant County Manager for Successful People for Guilford County,” said Craver. “It’s a privilege to continue serving the community where I grew up. I’m committed to working collaboratively with our departments and the community to build on the important work already underway. Together, we will continue to enhance our services, support our residents, and strengthen the overall health and well-being of our county.”
Craver has more 15 years in experience in local and federal government and nonprofit, health and human services, and child welfare practice. She received a bachelor’s degree in human services and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.