Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in as the new CDC Director by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to advance the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda.
Why it matters. The new CDC Director will lead efforts to prevent disease and defend against health threats, impacting public health policies and practices.
WASHINGTON—JULY 31, 2025— Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by U.
WASHINGTON—JULY 31, 2025— Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
"It is a great honor to join Secretary Kennedy and his HHS leadership team," said Director Monarez. "I consider it a privilege to work alongside the public servants at CDC. Together we will strengthen and modernize the nation's public health preparedness and response through science and innovation. We will work every day at CDC to Make America Healthy Again."
