Robert Redfield (2018–2021)

Former CDC does a 180 turn around.  In 2020 he mandated the COVAX manufactured with mRNA.

Dr. Susan Monarez is the most recent former CDC Director, serving briefly in 2025 (July 31 – August 27) before being fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over disputes regarding vaccine approval and staff turnover. She was the first Senate-confirmed director to be ousted in this manner. Other notable recent former directors include Rochelle Walensky (2021–2023), Robert Redfield (2018–2021), and Tom Frieden (2009–2017).