Hazel D. Dean, Sc.D., M.P.H., is currently the Acting Deputy Director of the
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During her 14 years at CDC, she has held a variety of positions. Most recently, she has served as NCHSTP’s first Associate Director for Health Disparities where she was charged with developing program policy and guidance and identifying strategies to improve the health of populations disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis.

Dr. Dean is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including Tulane University’s Champion of Public Health Award and CDC’s Health Equity Award.

Dr. Dean received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Spelman College, and both a master’s degree in public health in international health/biostatistics and a doctorate of science degree in biostatistics from Tulane University.


My name is Shanaz P. Mobley and I am an Emerging Leader (Class of 2007) assigned to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (ASAM), Office of Human Resources (OHR) in Washington, D. C.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I believe it important to acknowledge the historical connection between the HHS programs and the community. I serve as an advisory board member for the young professional board component, for the National Research Center for Women & Families. The National Research Center for Women & Families promotes the health and safety of women, children, and families, by using objective, research-based information to encourage new, more effective programs and policies. As a female who works for HHS, National Women's History Month serves as a constant reminder to me all of the professional and medical advances that women have made.