Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, is an epidemiologist, public health practitioner, and fierce advocate for the public’s health. Joining the Foundation in 2012 as its third employee, Dr. Castrucci assumed the role of president and chief executive officer in 2018. With the help of a strong team, Dr. Castrucci has built the Foundation into a leading voice in health philanthropy and public health practice. Prior to joining the de Beaumont Foundation, Dr. Castrucci worked for a decade as an applied epidemiologist and held leadership positions at the Georgia Department of Health, Texas Department of State Health Services, and Philadelphia Department of Health. Dr. Castrucci is a highly sought-after expert in public health systems and infrastructure, contributing his insights through interviews and editorials in publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Associated Press, and Politico. He also has made appearances on major news networks including CNN, MSNBC, NPR, BBC, Fox News, and several local television affiliates. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications cited nearly 4,000 times and co-edited eight books.