Dr. Park is Director of the Division of Global Health Protection. In this position, Dr. Park directs CDC’s efforts to build and strengthen health systems worldwide and help countries prepare for public health emergencies to create a safer America and a safer world.

Dr. Park has over 22 years of experience improving both international and domestic public health systems. Starting as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EID) Officer in 2002 in the Mycotic Diseases Branch at CDC, he has since led the establishment of CDC’s International Infection Control Branch and was detailed to the Global Fund in Geneva where he played a pivotal role in developing and overseeing financing for COVID-19 pandemic response efforts.

He has extensive expertise in healthcare-associated infections, IPC, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), pandemic preparedness, epidemiology, and financing.

His expertise has been instrumental during high-profile global responses such as Ebola and COVID-19. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to public health, including the HHS Secretary Award for Distinguished Service. Additionally, Dr. Park has authored or co-authored over 100 publications and book chapters in scientific literature.