August 30, 2023
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response (BSC, CPR).
Nominations are sought for individuals with the expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to accomplishing the BSC, CPR objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the fields of business, crisis leadership, emergency response and management, informatics, laboratory science, medicine, mental and behavioral health, public health law, public health practice, risk communication, and social science. Selection of members is based on candidates’ qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of the BSC, CPR objectives. Members may be invited to serve for up to four-year terms.
Nominations are due by October 31, 2023. Nominations received after this date will not be considered for the current membership cycle.
Candidates should submit the following items:
- Cover letter stating:
- Area of expertise
- Background and experience
- Skills/perspective you would bring to the Board
- Current curriculum vitae
- Including complete contact information
- Telephone numbers
- Mailing address
- Email address
- At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not employed by HHS
Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/organization recommending the candidate.
All nominations should be emailed to BSC-ORR@cdc.gov.