Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy announced the appointment of Lisa Asare as President and Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (MIHIA) Asare is the first of its kind in the nation. This role will mark the beginning of a cabinet level role working on supporting maternal and infant health. In New Jersey, we respect and cherish women and mothers, and the work of this board serves as an expression of those values.