Chuck Akin

Chuck has over 30 years of experience in information management, including 20 years spent supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in public health informatics strategy and evaluation. As the current senior informatics subject matter expert, Chuck oversees a portfolio of our CDC projects supporting multiple national surveillance programs, emerging technology research, and the CDC Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for all aspects of project performance, including technical, contractual, administrative, and financial elements.

Previously, Chuck served as the Innovation Officer for our Health, Sciences, and Human Services Division, teaching techniques to co-ideate, co-create, and co-deliver transformational improvements. His methodology includes established and new technologies, human-centered design, and gamestorming-designed facilitation. He continues to be part of our innovative research and development, working with cutting-edge prototypes and uncovering novel approaches that make a difference in his clients’ health missions.