Michael Coletta

Michael Coletta is a Senior Manager and Syndromic Surveillance Practice Lead at InductiveHealth Informatics, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, they were an Associate Director of Informatics, National Syndromic Surveillance Program Manager, and Survey Application Coordinator at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2013-2021. Michael was also an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University from 2013-2021, a Lead Informatics Analyst at NACCHO from 2011-2013, and an Enhanced Surveillance Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Health from 2005-2011. From 1999-2005, they held various roles at the Georgia Division of Public Health, including STD Unit Director, Epidemiologist, and Knowledge Analyst/Epidemiologist. From 1997-1999, they were a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Texas, and from 1996-1997, they were a Coordinator of Research at Southwestern Medical Center. From 1993-1996, they were a Public Health Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Michael Coletta attended Saint Pius X Catholic High School from 1985 to 1989. Michael then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Southern Methodist University between 1989 and 1993. In 1997 and 1998, they earned a Master's degree in Public Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). Michael also holds an MPH certification.