Laura Cobb
About Laura Cobb
Laura Cobb serves as the Director of Nutrition Policy at Resolve To Save Lives, where she focuses on advocacy and policy development related to nutrition and public health. With a background that includes roles at the CDC and the New York City Department of Health, she has extensive experience in nutrition strategy and cardiovascular health initiatives.
Current Role at Resolve to Save Lives
Laura Cobb serves as the Director of Nutrition Policy at Resolve to Save Lives, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advocacy and policy development related to nutrition and public health. She is involved in developing strategies aimed at sodium reduction and enhancing nutrition policy. Her work contributes to initiatives designed to improve cardiovascular health through dietary changes.
Previous Experience at the Centers for Disease Control
Before her current role, Laura Cobb worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an ASPH Fellow in the Vietnam office from 2007 to 2009. During her two-year tenure, she gained experience in public health initiatives and contributed to various projects aimed at improving health outcomes.
Experience at New York City Department of Health
Laura Cobb served as a Project Manager for the Nutrition Strategy Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 2009 to 2011. In this role, she managed projects focused on nutrition and public health, contributing to the development of effective health strategies in the city.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Cobb holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree in Epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Population and International Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she received an AB in Women's Studies and History from Harvard University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002.
Volunteer Experience with the Peace Corps
Laura Cobb volunteered with the Peace Corps in Namibia from 2003 to 2005. During her two-year service, she engaged in community development and health initiatives, gaining valuable experience in public health and international service.