California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration

Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry have been brought on to help launch a new initiative.
California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration
Dr. Debra Houry (L) and Susan Monarez in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Two former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials have joined the California government to help launch a new initiative that provides an alternative to the federal government, officials announced on Dec. 15.

Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry are helping start the Public Health Network Innovation Exchange, which officials say is an initiative that will provide evidence-based public health tools, science, and coordinated responses.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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