Alexandra (Andie) Newman, DVM, MPH, works for the New York State Department of Health where they are the State Public Health Veterinarian and directs the Regional Epidemiology and Investigations Program. Andie started their journey in public health after working full-time as a small animal veterinarian for 11 years. They completed their Master of Public Health in 2004 and then worked as an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2004-2006. As an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer, they were stationed with the Wisconsin Division of Public Health. Andie has worked in the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at the New York State Department of Health since 2006. In addition to being the zoonotic disease subject matter expert, Andie is part of a team that performs surveillance for and investigates a long list of reportable diseases.