APHL Senior Leadership

Scott Becker has served as the chief executive officer for APHL since 1997, where he leads over 250 staff who are engaged in all aspects of supporting public health laboratories, including public health preparedness and response, informatics, scientific affairs, training and policy.

Becker is a veteran of public health events, including leading APHL’s emergency response to COVID-19, where he juggled situation updates, spearheaded the development of protocols and resources and advocated for emergency funding and policy changes. He regularly convened laboratory, federal and corporate partners to coordinate activities and resolve logistical issues. He is also a prominent spokesperson in the nation’s news media.

Prior to joining APHL, Becker served as deputy executive director for the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH). During a sabbatical from ASPH, he directed a WHO project to integrate HIV/AIDS into health profession curricula. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business and non-profit management, respectively, from the University of Maryland.

The chief executive officer serves as ex-officio on the APHL Board of Directors, a non-voting member of the Executive Committee.