Alexandra Osberg

public health · research · grants & contracts

Alexandra Osberg

Public Health Leader · MPH, DrPH(c) · Buffalo, NY

Public health leader with over 10 years directing multimillion-dollar grant and contract portfolios across federal, state, and philanthropic sectors. I currently manage a $15M federal research and evaluation portfolio at HHS, with deep expertise in reproductive, adolescent, and maternal health. I'm also a Doctor of Public Health candidate at Rutgers, where my research focuses on social supports and perinatal mental health.

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$0M
federal portfolio directed
$0M+
grants & contracts managed
0+ yrs
public health leadership
DrPH(c)
Rutgers, expected 2026

Portfolio at scale

Federal research & evaluation — HHS, Office of Population Affairs$15M
Community & workforce grants — Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo$5M+

Experience

2021 · Apr 2021 – Present
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Population Health Project & Contract Manager — Office of Population Affairs

Direct a $15M portfolio of federal research and evaluation contracts in family planning and adolescent health. Lead contract management end to end — from RFP drafting through vendor selection, execution, and closeout — and deliver data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

2018 · Nov 2018 – May 2022
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Program Officer — Community Impact

Managed a $5M+ portfolio of publicly and privately funded grants, including the NYS Workforce Development Challenge. Drafted agreements, advised grantees, led audit preparation, and guided philanthropic partners toward measurable public health outcomes.

2015 · Feb 2015 – Nov 2018
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Research & Evaluation Program Manager — Office of Adolescent Health

Managed federally funded research and evaluation contracts and grants with a focus on compliance, milestone tracking, and budget oversight. Co-led the launch of a federal research grant program and authored RFPs and Notices of Funding Opportunity.

Areas of focus

Reproductive HealthAdolescent HealthMaternal & Child HealthPerinatal Mental HealthGrants & Contract ManagementFederal ProcurementProgram Evaluation

Education

Rutgers University School of Public Health
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Leadership, Practice & Research

Expected 2026 · GPA 4.0 · Dissertation: Social Supports & Perinatal Mental Health

University at Buffalo, SUNY
Master of Public Health, Health Services Administration

GPA 3.86

University at Buffalo, SUNY
B.S. Psychology, High Distinction

Magna Cum Laude · GPA 3.65