Patrice Smith-Redmond
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Deputy Branch Chief with over 25 years of progressive leadership in global health, public policy, and federal program management. Demonstrated excellence in leading high-performing teams, managing multimillion-dollar cooperative agreements, overseeing contract operations, and advancing public health initiatives across international platforms, including PEPFAR. Recognized for operational effectiveness, personnel development, and agile response leadership in health crises. Trusted advisor and deputy leader with a strong record of delivering sustainable organizational impact.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Branch Chief / Senior Public Health Advisor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
12.2016 - Current
- Provide executive leadership in developing strategic goals and succession planning across a complex, multidisciplinary branch.
- Direct oversight of public health advisors, scientists, informatics professionals, and administrative staff across global HIV/TB initiatives.
- Lead the formulation and execution of branch policies responsive to emerging public health priorities and federal mandates.
- Manage multimillion-dollar cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency collaborations.
- Serve as final authority on hiring, disciplinary actions, training needs, and performance management for a diverse federal team.
- Spearhead emergency responder readiness efforts through targeted staff training (ICS 100, 700, 800).
- Led integration of branch-level strategic objectives into unified performance plans.
- Developed retention initiative to improve staff morale and decrease attrition by 20%.
- Established quarterly evaluation framework aligning branch operations with CDC’s long-term mission.
Acting Deputy Branch Chief
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw all administrative and personnel operations for HESIB, ensuring mission alignment with PEPFAR strategy.
- Managed workforce planning and coordinated recruitment for FTEs, fellows, and contractors.
- Administered branch budget formulation and approval processes in collaboration with internal and global partners.
- Reviewed domestic and international travel, space allocation, and cooperative agreement portfolios.
- Represented HESIB in Center-wide policy meetings with CGH and external partners.
- Led revision of SOPs to streamline operations and improve new staff onboarding.
- Integrated health economics data into program strategy to enhance decision-making.
- Created internal operations dashboard for budget, staffing, and performance tracking.
Team Lead / Principal Management Official
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Directed staff assignments, performance planning, and strategic initiatives supporting the Division's leadership.
- Oversaw budget tracking tools and operations across the Management and Operations Office.
- Led contract negotiations and served as COR II for key procurement actions.
- Launched division-wide program improvement initiative to reduce inefficiencies.
- Mentored new supervisors and managers in ER/LR policies and federal hiring practices.
- Piloted data-driven review system to align staff KPIs with mission benchmarks.
Deputy Principal Management Official
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Directed M&O operations and developed high-impact SOPs across public health functions.
- Advised senior leadership on strategic planning, policy formation, and organizational alignment.
- Managed internal reviews, space planning, workforce structure, and budget execution.
- Created cooperative agreement tracking tool used across multiple CDC divisions.
- Chaired internal committee on remote workforce optimization and retention.
- Facilitated training needs assessments leading to restructured workforce development plans.
Supervisor, Global Travel & Passport Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervised 39 FTE and contract employees across three offices supporting international deployments.
- Coordinated all CDC emergency deployments in partnership with EOC, State Department, and embassies.
- Delivered training sessions on federal and international travel compliance.
- Streamlined operations through a Lean Six Sigma initiative that cut workflow delays by 30%.
- Led consolidation of Passport and Visa Services under a single management structure.
- Worked with MISO to upgrade system interfaces for travel and passport processing.
Program Manager (Contractor)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Oversaw international travel contract teams and ensured SLA compliance.
- Created and implemented system to track travel approvals across CDC divisions.
- Presented global travel protocols at CDC training and onboarding events.
- Developed quarterly performance metrics and KPIs for all travel teams.
- Initiated SOP review process resulting in measurable cost savings.
- Provided contractor evaluations and feedback that improved vendor performance.
Projects and Logistics Coordinator (Contractor)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Coordinated global conference logistics for high-level GAP and PEPFAR events.
- Developed tracking systems and handled high-volume foreign travel approvals.
- Supported PEPFAR extranet development and policy communication.
- Led planning and execution of GAP Annual Meeting with over 200 participants.
- Identified international travel policy gaps and offered revisions to streamline approvals.
- Served as liaison to State Department for conference clearance approvals.
Program Analyst (Contractor)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Conducted evaluation of travel systems and procedures within NCHSTP.
- Designed and delivered Travel Express application training.
- Developed new SOPs aligned with CDC and HHS policies.
- Improved interdivision coordination by identifying shared administrative needs.
- Supported internal reviews of travel-related compliance processes.
- Provided feedback to OMB and agency leadership on travel policy reforms.
Regional Operations Manager (Contractor)
Sato Travel/Navigant
01.1991 - 12.2004
- Oversaw operations at 3 travel offices supporting CDC’s global work.
- Liaised between CDC and Financial Management for travel reimbursements.
- Conducted internal and customer-facing trainings on travel policy.
- Recommended telework policy shift to maximize office space efficiency.
- Facilitated contract negotiations and vendor management.
- Led operational redesign to increase travel office productivity by 25%.
Education
B.A. - Political Science
Clark College
Atlanta, GAGraduate Coursework - Foreign Policy
Atlanta University
AtlantaCertified Paralegal - Criminal Litigation
National Center For Paralegal Training
Atlanta, GACertified Meeting Planner (CMP) -
Arlington
Arlington, VASkills
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Workforce Management
- Policy Implementation
- Public Health Strategy
- Budget Oversight
- Fiscal Accountability
- Contract Administration
- Cooperative Agreement Administration
- Global Health Diplomacy
- Interagency Collaboration
- Emergency Preparedness
- Crisis Response
Certification
- Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Level II & III
- ICS Tier Training: 100, 700, 800
- CDC Responder Readiness Certified
- Spanish: Advanced Comprehension & Verbal Communication
Awards
- CDC Employee of the Month, 04/01/11
- Unsung Hero Award, Not Provided
- Director’s Emergency Operations Center Award, Not Provided
- Federal Government Supervisor Finalist, Not Provided
- COVID-19 Response Recognition Award, 01/01/21
Accomplishments
· 2010- Unsung Hero Award – Coordinating Office for Global Health
· 2010- Directors Emergency Operations Center Award “Haiti Relief Efforts”
· 2011- CDC Employee of the Month for April
· 2011- Federal Government Agency Finalist- “Outstanding Supervisor” Category
· 2021- COVID Award participation in the COVID Response
Timeline
Deputy Branch Chief / Senior Public Health Advisor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
12.2016 - Current
Acting Deputy Branch Chief
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
08.2015 - 12.2016
Team Lead / Principal Management Official
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Deputy Principal Management Official
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Supervisor, Global Travel & Passport Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Program Manager (Contractor)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Projects and Logistics Coordinator (Contractor)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2005 - 01.2006
Program Analyst (Contractor)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
01.2005 - 12.2005
Regional Operations Manager (Contractor)
Sato Travel/Navigant
01.1991 - 12.2004
B.A. - Political Science
Clark College
Graduate Coursework - Foreign Policy
Atlanta University
Certified Paralegal - Criminal Litigation
National Center For Paralegal Training
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) -
Arlington
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