Schwartz Eyes CDC Leadership | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Dr. Erica Schwartz is on the verge of becoming the next CDC director, facing a crucial Senate confirmation hearing this Wednesday after being nominated in April—just as the agency’s leadership continues to shift amid a revolving door of appointees and public scrutiny. With a Navy background, a medical degree from Brown, and prior experience as Deputy Surgeon General, she’s poised to bring stability to the helm. But she’s not alone in the spotlight: Sean Kaufman, nominated for a key CDC role, is also up for review—and his controversial claims about vaccine harm are already drawing fire from…