Jason Thomas

Jason Thomas is an experienced public health professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Workforce and Career Development Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Jason has held various leadership roles including Deputy Director of the Division of Health Informatics and Surveillance and Chief of the Global Health Security Branch. In these positions, Jason has focused on global health security, collaborating with international health ministries to address public health emergencies. Prior experience includes roles at the US Department of Health and Human Services and the National Park Service, where Jason managed public health programs and operations. Jason's educational background includes an Executive Coaching Diploma from Emory University, an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT, a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from Colorado State University.