Dr. Jennifer Shuford has resigned as deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after roughly four months in the role.
President Trump appointed Shuford to help stabilize the agency. She brought years of public health experience to the position.
Shuford previously served as Texas’s state health official. Her background included managing statewide responses to infectious disease outbreaks.
Her departure leaves another leadership gap at the CDC. The agency has seen repeated turnover in senior roles in recent years.
Details behind the resignation remain limited. Neither the CDC nor the White House has publicly commented on the circumstances.
Shuford was widely viewed as a steadying presence at the agency. Colleagues described her as a career professional focused on day-to-day public health operations.
The vacancy raises questions about the agency’s leadership direction. The CDC continues to manage ongoing public health programs and preparedness efforts.
No announcement has been made about a replacement. It remains unclear when a new deputy director will be named.
