GovAct Announces Angela Botticella, Experienced Public Health Leader, as Managing Director of the Governors Public Health Alliance
With two decades of experience in health policy and public service leadership, Botticella will lead efforts to help governors strengthen coordination and safeguard public health across borders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) today announced that Angela Botticella has joined the organization as Managing Director of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition of governors committed to strengthening cross-state collaboration and public health preparedness.
Botticella brings more than two decades of experience in federal government, health policy, and public health advocacy. Most recently, she served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where she helped lead strategic initiatives to modernize the Department’s operations and strengthen the nation’s public health infrastructure.
“Angela is an extraordinary public health leader who brings decades of policy, government, strategic coordination experience to the Governors Public Health Alliance,” said Julia Spiegel, Founder and CEO of GovAct. “Her acumen, deep understanding of the challenges that states face, and track record of driving real results will be invaluable as the Alliance continues to work hand-in-hand with governors and their teams to safeguard the health of their people.”
Dr. Mandy Cohen, former CDC Director and senior advisor to the Governors Public Health Alliance who worked closely with Botticella at HHS, added: “Public health works best when leaders align around practical, nonpartisan solutions. Angela’s experience at HHS and her commitment to advancing public health makes her the right person to help governors coordinate effectively and deliver results for families and communities.”
“Angela’s career has been defined by her commitment to public service and her ability to bring people together around shared goals,” said former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who serves on GovAct’s bipartisan advisory board. “That spirit is exactly what our public health system needs right now — leaders who can bridge divides and keep the focus on protecting people’s lives. Her leadership at the Governors Public Health Alliance will help ensure states remain the driving force for evidence-based, equitable health policy at a moment when their voices are needed most.”
Prior to her service at HHS, Botticella held senior roles at the Catholic Health Association of the United States, where she helped shape national health equity and access initiatives, and at Know Your Care/Protect Your Care, where she led large-scale public engagement and coalition-building campaigns around health reform. She has also managed major national and congressional campaigns and served in multiple leadership roles at HHS during implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
“I’m honored to join GovAct and the Governors Public Health Alliance at such a critical moment for public health,” said Botticella. “State leadership has never been more essential to protecting the health and well-being of our communities. I look forward to helping strengthen coordination and ensuring governors have the resources, tools, and partnerships they need to prepare for the challenges ahead.”
The Governors Public Health Alliance, launched in October 2025, supports governors across the country in strengthening public health preparedness and response. GovAct supports and incubates alliances, including the Governors Public Health Alliance, which helps governors and their teams in advancing proactive, nonpartisan public health solutions.
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Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives. GovAct serves as a centralized platform for collaboration across governors’ offices—incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of governors. These alliances share cutting-edge policy and legal approaches to some of the most challenging and critical issues we face. To learn more, go to www.GovActAlliance.org.