Candace Webb
Public Health Leader Program Officer Branch Chief Analyst (Policy, Partnerships, Strategy) @U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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WORK HISTORY
Public Health Leader Program Officer Branch Chief Analyst (Policy, Partnerships, Strategy) @U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Rockville, MD, US
Social & Behavioral Scientist Administrator | National Institutes of Health• Lead transformative NIH initiatives & a $40M+ portfolio of health services & public health research advancing innovative care models for HIV, viral hepatitis, TB, & substance use disorders—focusing on people affected by homelessness, criminal-legal involvement, public health emergencies, women, & youth.• Drive strategic investments & partnerships that accelerate translating innovative research into culturally informed, evidence-based policies & sustainable solutions—ensuring care reaches those most in need.• Champion community-centered approaches by fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, policymakers, & people living with HIV, viral hepatitis, TB, & other infectious diseases, & people living with or in recovery from substance use disorders to work together on solutions that improve care and support.Adolescent Health Branch Chief | Health Resources and Services Administration• Managed $40M+ in grants & federal initiatives to improve the health & wellbeing of children, adolescents, & young adults.• Advised federal executives & supervised a dynamic team of 10 health professionals in nursing, public health, & social work.• Directed stakeholder engagement to identify gaps, promote evidence-based programs, & develop innovative strategies to advance child/youth/family health and well-being.Public Health Analyst (Policy, Partnerships & Strategy)| Health Resources and Services Administration • Coordinated budget formulation & congressional appropriations processes for the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s $1B+ annual budget.• Served as policy liaison for Healthy Start & Perinatal Services; supported health IT & strategic partnerships in the Community Health Center Program.• Managed a $16M portfolio advancing community primary health care policy, program implementation, & adoption of technology innovations into community health centers.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida
Master of Public Health - MPH
Morehouse School of Medicine
Public Health Summer Fellows Program
C. Leon King High School
International Baccalaureate Program
University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The George Washington University
Policy Analysis, Implementation, and Evaluation
University of Cape Town
Graduate Summer Study Abroad
New York University / University of Cape Town
Graduate Summer Study Abroad Program
SKILLS
ABOUT CANDACE WEBB
I’m a health and social impact leader with 15+ years of experience bridging public…
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