Victoria Anderson
About Victoria Anderson
Victoria Anderson is a Senior Nurse Practitioner at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, with over three decades of experience in nursing and public health. She has held various roles, including Deputy Director at the Center for Interventional Oncology and has a notable background in the U.S. Public Health Service.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Victoria Anderson has been a Nurse Practitioner at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 1990, accumulating over 34 years of experience in this role. Currently, she serves as a Senior Nurse Practitioner at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 2020. In addition to her primary role, she holds the position of Deputy Director at the Center for Interventional Oncology within the NIH Clinical Center. Her extensive experience at NIH includes previous roles as a Nurse Consultant and a Registered Nurse within the Intramural Research Program.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Anderson earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Towson University, completing her studies from 1983 to 1987. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, where she studied from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, she has pursued studies at The Catholic University of America, enhancing her knowledge and skills in nursing.
Background in Public Health Service
Victoria Anderson served in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) from 1992 until her retirement in 2011, totaling 19 years of service. During her tenure, she held various leadership roles, including Operations Chief and Medical Services Director in a USPHS rapid deployment team. She retired as a Captain (O-6) after 21 years of service, reflecting her commitment to public health and emergency response.
Previous Professional Experience
Prior to her current role at NIH, Victoria Anderson worked in several healthcare positions. She was a Clinical Reviewer at the FDA from 2010 to 2011 and a CCU Nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, she worked as a Nurse Practitioner Contractor at NIH from 2013 to 2015 and as a Nurse Consultant in the Intramural Research Program from 1991 to 1993. Her diverse experience spans various healthcare settings, contributing to her expertise in nursing.