Support for Public Health Professionals Facing Job Loss and Uncertainty

If you’ve recently been laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, especially here in Atlanta, I want you to know: you are not alone—and this moment isn’t the end of your career. It’s a turning point. One that, with the right support, can lead to something even more meaningful.

Tens of thousands of public health professionals across the country are facing abrupt career disruption. Budgets slashed. Divisions merged. Talent lost. And amid the confusion, you’re left trying to figure out what’s next—personally, professionally, and emotionally.

That’s where I come in.

Meet Wendy: A Former CDC Leader Who’s Been Through It

I’m Wendy, and I served 34 years at the CDC. I’ve worked through political shifts, leadership overhauls, and national public health emergencies. I know what it means to lead through chaos and what it feels like when the system you gave everything to no longer includes you.

Now I coach public health professionals and mission-driven leaders as they navigate change, rebuild confidence, and redefine what success means for them.

This coaching isn’t theory. It’s grounded in real-world leadership, career reinvention, and the unique stress that comes with working in public health.

What You’re Feeling is Valid

You might be feeling:

  • Disoriented or blindsided by how quickly everything changed

  • Anxious about your financial future or job prospects

  • Uncertain about how your skills will translate outside federal service

  • Emotionally depleted and needing time to regroup

Let me be very clear: You have value. You have options. And you don’t have to face this next chapter without support.

Executive and Career Coaching for Former HHS & CDC Employees

Whether you want to:

  • Continue leading in public health or pivot to a new mission

  • Transition into consulting or nonprofit leadership

  • Rebuild your confidence after burnout or job loss

  • Develop a personal roadmap for what’s next

Coaching offers structure, clarity, and strategy. It’s an investment in your next chapter.

I work with clients in Atlanta and across the country—virtually or in person—to help them realign with their strengths, process career changes, and take action with confidence.