Robert Samonte Tagalicod

Robert Samonte Tagalicod serves as Chief of Staff to the HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since June 2014, where efforts focus on strategic alignment and operational efficiency across HHS programs. Prior roles include Senior Advisor and Chief in various capacities, championing cybersecurity initiatives and advising on enterprise IT policies. Tagalicod has directed substantial health IT portfolios and led communication efforts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Early career experience includes roles at the Health Resources and Services Administration and the University of California, San Francisco, where expertise in workforce development was applied. Tagalicod holds advanced degrees in philosophy and ethics from Gonzaga University and Sophia University, contributing to a robust background in healthcare planning and policy development.