John Auerbach has joined ICF as a senior executive and strategic adviser for the company’s U.S. federal health business.
Before ICF, Auerbach was with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the director of intergovernmental and strategic affairs. He led the agency’s engagement with federal, state, local, tribal and territorial agencies and other external partners.
He also oversaw CDC’s health equity advisory group and served as a chief equity officer for the agency’s COVID-19 response.
“Amid today’s tremendous global health and social challenges, ICF’s capabilities and solutions for federal health agencies have never been more relevant,” said Jennifer Welham, ICF senior vice president for health, human services and workforce.
“John’s industry experience will help advance our proven combination of deep domain and scientific expertise with leading-edge analytics and technology solutions to help clients better meet their critical missions and deliver improved health outcomes. We are excited to have him as part of our team.”
As part of ICF’s health, human services and workforce business, Auerbach will leverage his public sector leadership experience to help guide the company’s work in emerging federal health markets. He will also provide industry-informed insights on federal health agency challenges.
“There is a real need for timely, accurate and action-oriented data to ensure health agencies can not only respond quickly, effectively and equitably to future health emergencies, but also tackle burgeoning public health challenges facing the nation today,” Auerbach said.
“ICF’s mission-driven culture and track record of delivering high-impact programs is helping us prepare for that future, while keeping growing threats, such as behavioral health and the impacts of climate change, at the forefront. I am truly honored to join this team of dedicated professionals.”
Before CDC, Auerbach was the public health commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and president and CEO of Trust for America’s Health. He has also co-authored several publications covering social determinants of health, mental health, substance misuse, the health and wellbeing of older adults and more. He is a recipient of the American Public Health Association’s Excellence in Public Health Award.