Krista Locke

Krista Locke is a highly skilled public health professional with extensive experience in epidemiology, currently serving as a Senior Epidemiologist at the CDC Foundation since August 2021. Previous roles include Epidemiology Branch Director and Epidemiologist at Grays Harbor County, where impactful public health decisions were supported. Academic achievements encompass a Master's degree in Public Health from Oakland University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Washington. Notably, research conducted includes analyzing the enforcement of vaccine mandates among school districts and studying factors influencing early childhood development in Ghana. Additional expertise includes spatial analysis and community health initiatives, demonstrated through various internship and volunteer roles.