Benefits of CDC Employment


The graduates expressed pride in promoting CDC’s mission and satisfaction with its healthy working environment. “I love being part of the mission to better public health,” said Gail Horlick, JD ’90. Meredith Carr, JD ’10, echoed the sentiment: “I love the fact that my work is going towards achieving a bigger purpose – it’s all about forming policies that will decrease the new incidence of HIV infection and increase the public’s health in general.”


Graduates also emphasized the pride they have in working at CDC. “The best aspect of working at CDC is the reputation we have as a strong, science-based organization,” said Sal Lucido, JD ’04. “I find most people appreciative of the work CDC does, and that makes going to work every day rewarding.”


Opportunities for interdisciplinary work are recognized as a stimulating component of work at CDC. “I particularly enjoy bringing people from various disciplines together and helping them gain a better understanding of each other,” said Rebecca Polinsky, JD ’07.


Samantha Harrykissoon, JD ’07, MPH


Public Health Analyst (Policy), Policy Research, Analysis and Development Office, Office of the Associate Director of Policy


“I enjoy that my work is always changing, and I work on a wide range of projects, including policy analysis and recommendations and analyzing legislation.”


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The graduates’ respect for their colleagues’ expertise and hard work is also apparent. “The people at CDC are incredibly talented,” observed Harriet Jett, JD ’99, “and this motivates me to find opportunities and solutions for better business.”


“What I like most about working at the CDC is the dedication of its employees to have a positive impact on the nation’s health,” said Donald Benken, JD ’97. “Every day, scientists, physicians, professional staff, and support staff contribute to an overall mission that results in making a difference in the health of people around the world.”


Graduates also appreciated the healthy working environment that CDC provides. “We work very hard, but we’re encouraged to have a good work-life balance, and there are no billable hours,” said Lindsay Culp, JD ’10. “Everyone here works hard and does a good job,” said Carr, adding that “the stress level is much less than it would be at a big law firm.”


Rebecca Polinsky, JD ’07 Research and Practice Fellow, Healthy Aging Program and Public Health Law Program


“I would encourage law students to consider public health law, especially if they are interested in interdisciplinary


collaboration. Public health is a cross-cutting discipline, and there is no end to the places it can lead you to discover in the law and beyond.”


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