LEADERSHIP.
INTEGRITY.
COURAGE.
A national leader who guides people and systems through crisis, change, and transformation
Dr. Deb Houry is a nationally recognized physician-executive, public health leader, and emergency physician. Her commitment to improving the lives of people and communities led her to establish DH Leadership & Strategy Solutions. Through this advisory firm, she and her team partner with organizations navigating the intersection of science, health, and strategy. Drawing on decades of leadership across clinical medicine, public health, and executive management, she strengthens scientific integrity, scalability to different sectors and populations, translation into communities and health systems, and leadership capacity.
Standing Up for Truly Gold Standard Science
Hundreds of news organizations have interviewed Dr. Houry for her extensive knowledge and experience in public health, science, and policy. Her insights have provided critical perspectives on a wide range of health issues, from disease prevention to healthcare strategies and emergency response. Media outlets frequently seek her expertise to clarify complex scientific data, explain emerging health threats, and discuss policy implications that affect public well-being. Dr. Houry has become a trusted voice in conversations surrounding health policy and scientific research, helping to inform the public and guide decision-makers.
Dr. Houry provided critical testimony to Congress after she and other high-ranking CDC officials resigned in protest of Dr. Susan Monarez’s firing by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. →
Dr. Houry engaged in an insightful discussion with Forbes Magazine regarding the mounting pressures faced by strategic, science-driven systems. She emphasized the vital importance of maintaining robust organizational health as a cornerstone for fostering resilience in public health. →
Just after being named CDC’s chief medical officer, a reporter at the Hill sits down with Dr. Houry to learn about her post-pandemic plans to overhaul the CDC by pushing for faster response systems, clearer communication, and a more agile, action-focused culture. →
Citing decades of work in medicine and public health, Dr. Houry emphasized on CBS that the new vaccine approach jeopardizes science-driven decisions and may leave the country less prepared for emerging threats. →
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DEB HOURY
Dr. Debra Houry, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Houry has held multiple senior leadership roles at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as in healthcare systems and academia.
Throughout her career, Dr. Houry has led complex organizations through crises and transformations, championed data-driven policy, and forged partnerships spanning government, philanthropy, academia, and the private sector. Her approach combines the precision of clinical medicine with the foresight of executive leadership, helping organizations navigate uncertainty, strengthen their systems, and deliver measurable impact. Now, she is bringing this expertise to diverse industries, such as health technology, healthcare, academic research, government and public health agencies, NGOs, and philanthropic foundations. →
