Health Scientist
CDC Foundation
Allison S. Guarino, MPH (she/her) is a Health Scientist and field employee from the CDC Foundation with the Perinatal Health and Chronic Diease Team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In her role, she provides scientific technical assistance and data analysis to the Perinatal Quality Collaborative program, specifically to states serving pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder and related mental health conditions. Prior to this, Allison was a Research Analyst at NYC DOHMH, studying programs for new mothers, babies, and their families. She also worked as an Epidemiologist at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, evaluating sexuality education programs, positive youth development programs, and clinical sexual and reproductive health services. Allison is also currently a PhD student in Epidemiology at the City University of New York. Allison obtained her MPH in Epidemiology and Maternal and Child Health from Boston University School of Public Health and graduated magna cum laude from the Kilachand Honors College at Boston University. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Allison loves to run in Central Park, see new shows, and try new restaurants with family and friends.
