Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) has nominated Bayonne resident Michael Embrich as New Jersey’s first veteran advocate, who will lead the state Office of the Veteran Advocate if approved by the state Senate.
“As a fellow Navy veteran, I understand that our obligation to those who served does not end when they take off the uniform. New Jersey’s veterans deserve a strong, independent voice focused entirely on their well-being and on ensuring government delivers the care, services, and support they have earned,” Sherrill said in a statement.
“Michael has spent his career fighting for veterans and military families at every level of government. His experience, integrity, and deep commitment to service make him the right person to become New Jersey’s first Veteran Advocate.”
His nomination comes as New Jersey’s new standalone Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) begins its first year of operations after being created by the state legislature in 2025…