What to know
- Fellows at the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) have the unique opportunity to support work on projects across the Center, gaining experience in a variety of topics.
- Discover how Fellows, like Danielle Richard, tackle pressing challenges through projects in data science, policy, communications, or collaborative partnerships.
Danielle Richard
Education History
MPH Global Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
B.S. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona
Public Health Coordinator, Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Infectious Disease
Describe your career path to CFA
"After graduating from the University of Arizona, I worked at the Arizona Department of Health Services. While working in the Office of Infectious Disease Services, I gained experience in disease surveillance, project management, and emergency response activities.
In August 2020, I started graduate school. My focus was in social and spatial epidemiology methods, social determinants of health, and infectious disease epidemiology.
After obtaining my MPH, I joined CFA as a Fellow and analyst in the Predict Division in June 2022. I conduct analyses and develop technical reports on infectious disease outbreaks shared with USG leadership and the public. My work supports efforts to embed health equity into quantitative methods and processes."
What do you like best about working at CFA?
"My favorite part about working at CFA is the work I do with a group of passionate, mission-driven, and multidisciplinary professionals.
As a Fellow, I seek opportunities to grow my skill set and apply my knowledge in diverse and innovative ways."