Dr. Audrea Caesar is the Chief Community Health Officer for UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine, where she promotes healthy communities and belonging across our system. She is an Adjunct Professor in the UNC School of Government, teaching courses in the Master of Public Administration program, and an Assistant Research Professor in the UNC School of Medicine Department of Family Medicine.
Dr. Caesar created and proudly leads a systemwide strategy that fills a gap in how we serve our patients, teammates, and communities across the state. CHE centers the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) on the path to improving access to care, health literacy, and building trust in rural and underserved communities across North Carolina.
She grew up in public health and her professional experiences have allowed her to touch every social determinant of health – from healthcare and education to housing, economic development, and social and community context. Her advocacy and community engagement leads others to not only help us understand the issues, but partner with us to find solutions.
Dr. Caesar is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and a Senior Certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM-SCP) who specializes in Leadership, Organizational Behavior and Health Equity.
