John Auerbach

John is the primary federal health expert and thought leader within our public sector business. John’s thought leadership advances our combination of proven domain and scientific expertise with leading-edge analytics and technology solutions to drive improved health outcomes for clients.

John came to ICF from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he most recently served as the director of intergovernmental and strategic affairs. In this role, he was the lead strategic advisor on CDC engagement with government agencies at the federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels, as well as with public health and other external partners.

John brings additional leadership experience in the nonprofit sector and state government. He is the former president and CEO of Trust for America’s Health, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting sound public health policy and making disease prevention a national priority through research, reports, and communications campaigns. He is also the former public health commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health where he developed innovative programs to combat chronic and infectious disease and supported the successful implementation of the state’s health care reform initiative.

An established industry leader and recipient of the American Public Health Association’s Excellence in Public Health Award, John is the co-author of many publications on topics covering community health factors, mental health, substance misuse, the health and wellbeing of older adults, and more. He has been actively engaged in advising health agencies at the state, local, and federal levels on the use of Artificial Intelligence and data modernization in the public health sector. Previously, he has served on committees and forums of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, including the Forum on Aging, Disabilities, and Independence.