Clara Oguji

Public Health Informatics Fellow (Data Science & Ai) @Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta, GA, US

As a Public Health Informatics Fellow in the Office of the Director, I lead the development of AI-CLS, CDC’s first global AI knowledge platform, engaging over 900 professionals across 5 continents to promote responsible AI adoption and build internal capacity.I provide technical expertise and strategic support to multidisciplinary teams across regions, enabling the effective use of AI-powered tools, advanced analytics, and data visualization platforms to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.Supported the deployment of an AI-enabled automation workflow, reducing processing time by 80% and enhancing real-time information flow across global teams.Facilitated the development and scale-up of a Python-Shiny surveillance dashboard, improving data interpretation. Led the evaluation of a national surveillance system, reducing turnaround time by over 50% and strengthening outbreak detection capabilities.Contributed to the modernization of a laboratory information management system, supporting automated validation and interoperability standards.Modernized a national training program evaluation system, resulting in a 50% curriculum redesign aligned with evolving workforce needs.Co-developed and delivered a data science curriculum in collaboration with a global academic partner, training interdisciplinary teams in digital health strategy and business process analysis.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Certification

University of Benin

Master's degree

Igbinedion University, Okada

Bachelor of Science (BSc)