About Dr. Marissa Robinson
Strategic. Purposeful. Rooted in Community.
Dr. Marissa Robinson, DrPH, MPH, is a nationally recognized public health leader, equity strategist, and infectious disease expert dedicated to transforming systems and empowering people. With over a decade of experience across local, national, and global public health spaces, her work sits at the intersection of evidence, empathy, and action.
From federal policy to grassroots initiatives, Dr. Robinson has led high-impact programs that center historically underserved communities—especially Black women and those impacted by HIV. She brings a powerful mix of lived experience, technical expertise, and visionary leadership to every space she enters.
Her Story
Dr. Robinson’s public health journey began with a bold leap: joining the Peace Corps and serving in Togo, West Africa. There, she experienced firsthand the power of community-centered health initiatives—and the need for systems that listen before they act.
Since then, she has held roles at the CDC, the CDC Foundation, and HRSA, and led the national Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative for over five years. Her work has impacted millions through national strategy, community partnerships, and mentorship.
Her Values
At the core of everything she does is a deep belief in:
Health equity as a non-negotiable
Community voice as essential
Lived experience as expertise
Joy, wellness, and rest as resistance
Leadership that centers care, clarity, and courage
Mentorship & Teaching
Dr. Robinson is a passionate mentor who has supported hundreds of emerging public health professionals, especially women of color navigating systems not built for them. Through one-on-one coaching, group facilitation, and speaking engagements, she helps others find their voice, clarify their vision, and lead with authenticity.
She often says, "You don’t have to wait to be empowered—you can choose to move in your power right now."
Outside the Office
When she’s not advancing public health strategy or mentoring the next generation of changemakers, you can find Dr. Robinson dancing her heart out as a certified Zumba instructor, exploring wellness practices, or listening to her favorite podcasts. Movement, joy, and balance are a critical part of her leadership style.
Let’s Build Together
Whether you’re here to collaborate, connect, or learn, welcome. Dr. Robinson believes real change happens in community, and she’s honored you’re a part of hers.
