Georgina Peacock MD, MPH, FAAP

Dr. Georgina Peacock, MD, MPH, FAAP is the Division Director for the Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD) at the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD). Dedicated to the health and development of children and adults across the lifespan, she applies her personal passion and knowledge to a critical leadership position at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), In her role at DHDD.

Dr. Peacock directs CDC’s public health approach, which helps children and adults with disabilities get the most out of life by supporting programs, surveillance, research, and policies that facilitate better healthcare, increases inaccessibility, and inclusion. DHDD also works to optimize child development for those at risk for high-impact conditions so children can reach their full potential in life. Dr. Peacock oversees a division staff focused on the best health outcomes for the following populations.