About our Health Officer

Cara Gluck, MPH

Cara Gluck began her tenure as the Health Officer for Nassau County in January 2024. With a career spanning over two decades in public health, Ms. Gluck has held a variety of roles including Environmental Specialist, Preparedness Planner, Regional Director, and Chief Public Health Strategist. Her public health journey commenced in Oklahoma, where she most recently served as the Program Administrator for the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC), Oklahoma’s Fusion Center.

Ms. Gluck is a credentialed Type 3 Incident Commander and Planning Section Chief, having responded to multiple Type 1 incidents. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a minor in Chemistry, and earned her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Disaster Management in 2010. This diverse background has enabled Ms. Gluck to serve in numerous capacities within the public health and first response community.

Driven by a passion for public health, Ms. Gluck is dedicated to serving and addressing the needs of the communities she works with through collaborative partnerships to achieve common goals. Throughout her career, she has been committed to educating the public on Maternal Child Health concerns, improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and advancing strategic planning for public health operations.