A Fragile Victory: Erica Schwartz's Confirmation as CDC Director The Senate's confirmation of Dr.
Erica Schwartz as the new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) brings a welcome respite from the turmoil that has plagued the agency under Republican President Donald Trump's leadership.
With a 51 44 vote, Schwartz becomes the 22nd director of the Atlanta based CDC, responsible for protecting Americans from preventable health threats.