History of Susan Monarez in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2025

Susan P. Coller Monarez is an American health scientist currently serving as the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She assumed this role in 2025 and also holds the position of Principal Deputy Director of the CDC. Before her tenure at the CDC, Monarez served as the Deputy Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. Her career demonstrates a focus on health and leadership roles within prominent governmental and research institutions.

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1953: Referenced year for CDC director

In 1953, Susan Monarez would be the first director without a medical degree since this year.

1974: Susan P. Coller Monarez Born

In 1974, Susan P. Coller Monarez was born. She is now an American health scientist.

1975: Susan P. Coller Monarez Born

In 1975, Susan P. Coller Monarez was born. She is now an American health scientist.

January 23, 2025: Acting Director of the CDC

On January 23, 2025, Monarez became Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Acting Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, after being named as the agency's Principal Deputy Director.

March 24, 2025: Nominated to be the Director of CDC

On March 24, 2025, Susan Monarez was nominated to be the Director of the CDC. If confirmed, she would be the first director without a medical degree since 1953.

2025: Principal Deputy Director of the CDC

In 2025, Susan P. Coller Monarez became the Principal Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She is currently also serving as the Acting Director of the CDC.