Salma Abdalla

Salma Abdalla is an experienced epidemiologist currently working at the CDC Foundation since August 2021. Previously, Salma served as a COVID-19 case investigator for the Texas Department of State Health Services from June 2020 to July 2021, focusing on disease management and outbreak assistance. In earlier roles, Salma worked as a community care coordinator at Ontrak, Inc., managing a caseload of care-avoidant clients and connecting them with resources. Salma's background also includes experience as a mental health case manager at Terros Health and administrative technician at Risk Placement Services, Inc. Salma began a career in customer service as a representative at LogistiCare. Salma holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Arizona State University, along with a minor in Women's Studies.