ROI-NJ: Women of Inspiration – Chrissy Buteas, president and CEO, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
By Sally Glick (Trenton)
August 12, 2026
A depth of experience paves the way
When Chrissy Buteas joined the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey as president and CEO, she brought expertise gained throughout a career that included roles as vice president of government affairs at Optimum, chief government affairs officer at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, executive director of NEW JOBS PAC and president and CEO of the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey.
Drawing on all she learned during her professional journey, Buteas developed a reputation for successfully navigating public policy, government affairs and fundraising.
As a result, she has helped lead HINJ in maintaining its highly regarded position as a prominent voice, particularly in the political and regulatory arenas affecting New Jersey’s pharmaceutical and medical technology industries. Read the full profile here.