Brandon Wilson, DrPH, MHA serves as Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief Executive at Community Catalyst. In this role, he partners closely with the CEO to advance enterprise strategy and organizational impact in support of Community Catalyst’s mission to build a more equitable and just health system. He synthesizes enterprise‑wide insights to guide priorities, strengthen organizational positioning, and support sustained impact at the national and state levels.
A seasoned public health executive and enterprise strategist, Dr. Wilson brings more than 20 years of experience across federal agencies, national nonprofits, and cross‑sector initiatives advancing health system transformation, access, and equity. His work focuses on integrating policy, data, and community‑driven approaches to strengthen performance, inform strategy, and position organizations to drive durable systems change.
At Community Catalyst, Dr. Wilson has held senior leadership roles spanning enterprise strategy, program alignment, and external engagement, including shaping high‑impact initiatives across caregiving and aging, community‑driven public health, and health system innovation. He has played a key role in strengthening organizational performance frameworks and advancing partnerships with policymakers, philanthropy, and national coalitions.
Prior to joining the organization, Dr. Wilson held key positions at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including the CMS Innovation Center and Office of Minority Health, where he contributed to large‑scale innovation and evaluation initiatives addressing healthcare affordability, quality, and equity. He also held key roles at the National Institutes of Health, advancing community engagement and clinical research efforts.
Dr. Wilson is recognized for his ability to connect data, policy, and strategy to drive organizational alignment and impact. He is an adjunct professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and serves on national advisory bodies advancing health system transformation and equity.