Heidi Overton

Physician; policy adviser; medical doctor

American Gallup, New Mexico

Quick Info

ProfessionPhysician; policy adviser; medical doctor
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceGallup, New Mexico

Latest News about Heidi Overton

19/08/2026

Reports indicated that Heidi Overton was being considered for a top Food and Drug Administration role in the Trump administration. The coverage said she was among the leading candidates to head the agency, following her work in the White House Domestic Policy Council.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHeidi Nycole Overton
Known ForServing in U.S. health policy roles, including the White House Domestic Policy Council and America First Policy Institute

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's DegreeB.A. in Health, Medicine, and Human Values, University of New Mexico
Medical DegreeM.D., University of New Mexico School of Medicine
DoctoratePh.D. in Clinical Investigation, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Career

Current/Recent Roles
  • Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
  • Chief Policy Officer and Vice Chair for the Center for a Healthy America at America First Policy Institute
Previous Roles
  • White House Fellow
  • General surgery resident at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Physician advocate for healthcare transparency
Notable Work
  • Worked on health policy in the White House
  • Helped lead the Trump administration's response to the 2026 Central Africa Ebola epidemic

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. From Gallup, New Mexico
2. Graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico
3. Board-certified in public health and general preventive medicine
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