Amelia J. Cobb

Amelia J. Cobb is a seasoned professional in public health and philanthropic initiatives, currently serving as Senior Program Officer at the California Health Care Foundation since June 2021. Previously, Amelia held the position of Manager for Special Projects in the Policy & Strategy Division at First 5 LA, where leadership was provided for a $18 million policy advocacy fund aimed at improving child outcomes. Amelia's extensive background includes participation in the Connecting Leaders Fellowship at ABFE, strategic consulting for Susan G. Komen, and founding The Wright Group, a consulting firm focused on social impact. Additionally, Amelia has served in advisory roles at the National Institutes of Health, directed efforts at the Atlanta University Center Women’s Health Network, and contributed as adjunct faculty at The George Washington University. Amelia holds a Doctoral Student designation in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and both a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science degree from The George Washington University and Howard University, respectively.