Gina Massuda-Barnett, MPH

Gina Massuda Barnett is the Deputy Director of Public Health Programs at the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). In her current position, Gina oversees the community health planning process for CCDPH’s jurisdiction and supports a team of leaders responsible for chronic disease prevention and control, community engagement, lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes, and worker health and safety. She further strategically manages all COVID-19-related grants to ensure alignment with the agency’s strategic direction and priorities.

Gina is known for galvanizing the power of collaboration and leveraging resources to advance positive change.  Most of her 20+ year career in public health has been with CCDPH where she has led and facilitated region-wide organizational and community change initiatives promoting healthy living and equity. Gina has been recognized for her leadership in public health and has authored, or participated, in several publications.