Health Scientist/Project Officer - CDC

Emily Ann Meyer

Senior Project/Program Management

********@*****.*** • 301-***-****

LinkedIn • Frederick, MD 21702

Results-driven and resourceful professional with rich experience in managing multimillion-dollar cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance program impact.

Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and strengthening stakeholder engagement. Recognized for outstanding contributions in contract and grant management, program development, and governance operations. Demonstrated history in board relations, rare disease advocacy, and health policy initiatives. Proficient in crafting influential policy analyses and proposals, advancing health sector objectives, launching foundations, and creating inclusive platforms to address community needs. Refined communicator; streamlining operations and elevating stakeholder engagement with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Areas of Expertise

● Program & Project Management

● Grants & Contracts Management

● Strategic Planning & Execution

● Stakeholder & Board Engagement

● Policy Creation & Implementation

● Data-Driven Public Health Initiatives

● Governance & Compliance

● Nonprofit Capacity Building

● Stakeholders Engagement

Professional Experience

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Remote/Atlanta, GA 2022 – Present

Presidential Management Fellow / Health Scientist (2024 — Present)

Facilitate planning and coordination of meetings and site visits, while maintaining consistent communication with recipient sites to address compliance and technical monitoring. Engage in developing strategic plans for enhanced program implementation and technical support. Provide analytical support for project performance evaluation and contribute to policy development initiatives.

●Oversaw multiple Insight Net cooperative agreements to ensure meticulous tracking of spending and deliverables.

●Received CDC-Wide award for outstanding performance in managing contracts and grants.

Presidential Management Fellow / Health Scientist (2022 — 2023)

Guided public health officials in adopting analytic tools to improve understanding of disease forecasting. Coordinated efforts to integrate data analytics into public health strategies and policy formulation. Initiated collaboration with stakeholders to address information needs and enhance preparedness for disease outbreaks.

●Facilitated project management for four cooperative agreements aimed at enhancing public health decision-making through forecasting and analysis.

●Promoted inter-agency cooperation to expand reach and impact of public health initiatives.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), Remote/Quincy, MA

Senior Program Manager 2020 — 2022

Directed strategic initiatives to enhance nonprofit capacity in rare disease sector through Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant. Coordinated virtual workshops for stakeholders, developed multimedia toolkits, and engaged rare disease leaders in pilot nonprofit projects. Guided and mentored a program manager and an intern in day-to-day operations.

●Formulated 'Hisbanohablantes' advisory committee to improve accessibility of resources for Latinx communities.

●Achieved creation of novel membership level to elevate engagement with nascent rare disease entities.

●Launched three new rare disease foundations to expand NORD's impact.

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, MD 2012 — 2020

Senior Board Relations & Governance Manager (2016 – 2020)

Collaborated with senior leadership, including CEO and Convention Secretary to effectively plan and execute Board meetings and communications. Orchestrated identification, recruitment, development, and retention of Board members through structured processes and strategic initiatives.

●Coordinated annual volunteer leadership meetings and directed efforts of two key Convention Committees.

●Managed and facilitated comprehensive five-year Bylaws revision project to align with organizational objectives.

●Secured compliance with USP Bylaws and Board Rules of Business Practice for Board of Trustees and associated committees.

Senior Expert Committee Manager (2013 — 2016)

Facilitated meetings, both in-person and virtually for seamless communication and timely execution of tasks. Compiled and organized scientific materials in preparation for discussions, while meticulously managing deadlines and deliverables. Directed communication efforts through USP Volunteer Newsletter to maintain stakeholder engagement.

●Coordinated activities across three Expert Committees and associated Subcommittees to optimize operations within Healthcare Quality and Safety department.

●Supported National Coordinating Council on Medication Errors Reporting and Prevention with comprehensive secretariat services.

Executive Secretariat Liaison (2012 — 2013)

Streamlined meeting processes by conducting comprehensive notetaking and meticulously managing conflict of interest documentation. Developed and implemented database specifically designed to track routing and archiving of meeting minutes to ensure easy access and retrieval. Assisted in coordination of executive meetings and contributed to development of strategic plans.

●Improved documentation tracking efficiency, resulting 60% increase efficiency in work-product processing, and immediate recognition of deadline deviations.

Additional Experience

Presidential Management Fellow Rotational Assignment, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Washington, DC

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration

Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, VA

Juris Doctorate

Hamline University, St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Virginia Wesleyan College, Virginia Beach, VA

Certifications

CDC Project Officer Certification

Certificate of Nonprofit Board Governance from BoardSource

Volunteer Experience

Toastmasters – USP’s Club—USPeakers; CDC’s Club—Roybal Toastmasters

Volunteer – Wags for Hope & Project Mickey

Awards & Accolades

Awarded USP Silver IMPACT Individual Award in 2018.

Achieved USP Silver IMPACT Team Award in 2017 & 2019.

Received National Academies Distinguished Service Award in 2008.

Technical Proficiencies

MS Office Suite Adobe Creative Suite Public Speaking Salesforce

Languages

English – Native German – Fluent Yiddish – Basic

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