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Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD)
Designated Federal Officer

Debra Houry, MD, MPH

Debra Houry, MD, MPH, is the chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at CDC. She serves as the designated federal officer for the Advisory Committee to the Director. Prior to this role, Dr. Houry served for nearly two years (2021-2023) as CDC’s acting principal deputy director and as director for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (2014-2021).

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On December 10, 2021, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky addressed the re-established Advisory Committee to the Director. This marked an important step forward for CDC. The committee will further support CDC’s mission to protect health through health promotion, prevention, and preparedness.