Erika Lobe

Erika Lobe is a Research Scientist for the Office of Primary Care & Rural Health within the New Jersey Department of Health, where she ensures equitable primary care access for the state's most vulnerable populations. Her work spans overseeing program-wide data collection efforts, managing healthcare provider shortage designations, and supporting innovative programs such as the Sickle Cell Disease Pilot Program and Medical-Dental HPV Integration initiative. Her journey working in public health began in global health, serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin and later working with the Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Program in Chad. She later transitioned to working at NJDOH, serving as the Adolescent/Adult Immunization Coordinator for six years.

The New Jersey Department of Health is a nationally accredited health department working to ensure that all New Jerseyans live long, healthy lives and reach their fullest potential. With more than 6,000 employees, the Department serves to protect the public’s health, promote healthy communities, and continue to improve the quality of health care in New Jersey.