Fred Thomas

Background

About Fred Thomas

With extensive experience in management and operations, I currently serve as the Deputy Director for Management, Operations, Communications, and Policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Overseeing a $821M budget and a workforce of over 600 staff, I am driven by the mission to advance public health through strategic leadership and operational excellence. My work focuses on enabling effective personnel management, policy development, strategic planning, and resource management to align with CDC's goals of injury prevention and control. My leadership is grounded in fostering collaboration and delivering results that support organizational growth and sustainability. At the CDC, I lead the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control's budget oversight, grants, contracts, personnel management, communications, and congressional relations. My role emphasizes collaboration across teams to facilitate impactful decision-making and operational efficiency. With a focus on employee and labor relations, I aim to create a workplace environment that supports talent development and drives mission success. Through senior-level leadership, I contribute to shaping policies and programs that address critical public health challenges and effectively manage organizational change.