Former ASTHO President Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD, Tapped as Principal Deputy Director for CDC
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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In partnership with ASTHO's Board of Directors, he led ASTHO through one of the organization's most challenging periods: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Points:
- In partnership with ASTHO's Board of Directors, he led ASTHO through one of the organization's most challenging periods: the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Shah also played a key role shaping national COVID-19 policy through frequent meetings with other state leaders and federal officials.
- I cannot think of a better person to serve as the CDC's next principal deputy director," says Michael Fraser, PhD, ASTHO CEO.
- Shah has served as director of the Maine CDC since June 2019 and currently serves on the ASTHO board of directors.