Tracy Hepburn, M.P.H.

Tracy Hepburn, M.P.H., joined PDB as a program analyst in February 2022. She conducts portfolio analyses for NICHD’s goal-setting efforts in research priorities and program areas using statistical computing software and a suite of NIH tools.

Prior to coming to NICHD, Ms. Hepburn worked at the U.S. Census Bureau in the Decennial Census Management Division. She was the section chief for post-data collection in the Response Processing Branch during the 2020 Census. She also served as a pharmacy technician in the U.S. Army.

Ms. Hepburn received her bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in race and urban studies from Georgia State University and a master’s degree in public health from Walden University in 2016. During her time at Walden, she participated in the Prince George’s County Health Action Coalition HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Working Group, co-leading the initiative for physician awareness of Maryland House Bill 978, HIV Testing – Informed Consent and Pretest Requirements. She also holds a project management professional credential from the Project Management Institute.