Lantana Consulting Group Welcomes Andy Dent as Business Development Manager – CDC
Lantana Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Andy Dent has joined the company as Business Development Manager – CDC within the Business Development & Innovation division.
Based in Suwanee, Georgia, Andy brings more than 15 years of leadership at the intersection of public health, geospatial science, data, and technology. His expertise spans federal and state government, private consulting, and academia, with a strong emphasis on strategy, partnership development, and innovation.
Most recently, Andy served as Program Director of the CDC Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), where he led efforts to advance the integration of geospatial science, technology, and data across CDC programs and partner organizations. He worked extensively with federal agencies, state and local governments, the Department of Health and Human Services, NGOs, international governments, and academic institutions to strengthen the role of place-based data in public health science and practice.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andy to Lantana as our Business Development Manager leading CDC engagement,” said James Younts, Chief Growth Officer at Lantana Consulting Group. “Andy’s nationally recognized leadership in geospatial science and public health, including nearly two decades advancing innovation at the CDC, brings a powerful combination of technical depth and strategic vision. His experience integrating data, technology, and partnerships across government and academia will be instrumental as we expand our support for CDC’s mission.”
In his new role, Andy will support Lantana’s continued growth and strategic partnerships within the CDC and broader public health community, leveraging his deep understanding of public health infrastructure, data ecosystems, and cross-sector collaboration.
“I am most excited to join a team whose deep commitment and shared purpose are focused on advancing meaningful change at the intersection of health, science, and technology,” Dent shared.
For more information, contact info@lantanagroup.com