Who Is Erica Schwartz? Trump Names New CDC Director
Summary
President Donald Trump has named Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz has medical and legal training and served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- Dr. Erica Schwartz holds a medical degree (MD), a law degree (JD), and a public health degree (MPH).
- She studied at Brown University for both college and medical school.
- Schwartz served as a doctor in the U.S. military.
- She was deputy surgeon general during President Trump’s first term.
- President Trump announced Schwartz’s CDC appointment on Truth Social.
- Trump also named Sean Slovenski as CDC deputy director and chief operating officer.
- Other appointments include Dr. Jennifer Shuford as deputy director and chief medical officer, and Dr. Sara Brenner as senior counselor for public health.
- Trump said the new team will work to restore the CDC’s “gold standard of science,” indicating changes from policies under the Biden administration.
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