Director, Hepatitis
NASTAD
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
Dr. Rita Isabel Lechuga, MD, MPH, Director, Hepatitis, NASTAD
Dr. Rita Isabel Lechuga is the director of the Hepatitis team at NASTAD. NASTAD is a nonprofit organization representing directors implementing prevention and surveillance activities for infectious diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and harm reduction associated with substance use. As director, she is responsible for implementing work stipulated in two cooperative agreements with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Viral Hepatitis related to strengthening prevention and surveillance activities at the healthy department level. Previously, she was part of NASTAD's Global team, overseeing HIV surveillance system strengthening interventions in five Central American countries. Prior to NASTAD, Isabel worked as a consultant for the World Health Organization (PAHO), leading policy and public health research on HIV, viral hepatitis, and child health, and as a physician for the Mexican Ministry of Health. Isabel holds a medical degree from Westhill University and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from George Washington University.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
9:00am - 12:30pm EST