Dr. Mandy Cohen

Dr. Cohen is a is a Manatt Health national advisor with extensive government and health sector leadership experience. Prior to joining Manatt, Dr. Cohen was the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she led the public health agency of 12,000 employees in protecting health and improving lives around the globe. Her tenure focused on embedding lessons learned from the COVID- 19 pandemic and investing in core public health capabilities, including the work force, laboratories, data systems and rapid response.

Dr. Cohen also led the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for Governor Roy Cooper and transformed the North Carolina Medicaid program to managed care with a focus on value and “whole person health” , launching the country ’s first statewide platform integrating social services with healthcare delivery.

She has held notable leadership positions at CMS, including chief operating officer and chief of staff, and was also executive vice president at Aledade, supporting independent primary care practices, health centers and clinics to deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care.