In an increasingly complex world, we help you turn risk into readiness
ABOUT US
At the Strategic Health Security Group (SHSG), we help public and private entities stay ahead of emerging health and security risks. We cut through complexity with sharp analysis, tailored strategies, and a focus on immediate real-world impact in an unpredictable global landscape.
With deep expertise in biosecurity, federal policy development, and strategic program design, our team is here to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions for our clients.
Our approach is holistic; we view each challenge as an opportunity to craft innovative strategies that drive success. Whether you‘re a small business preparing for what could come next, a government entity creating a health secure approach to address a crucial issue, or a multinational corporation in need of health security expertise, SHSG is your trusted partner in the journey ahead.
OUR SERVICES
Strategy development
Creating tailored, forward-looking strategies that align with your institutional goals and global risk dynamics to anticipate and navigate emerging biosecurity and health threats. We integrate geopolitical realities, operational constraints, and cross-sector coordination to build strategies that are both resilient an executable.
Policy and Program Advisory
Providing end to end support in designing and executing high-impact health security programs and policies. From shaping national strategies to launching new funding mechanisms, SHSG helps you navigate political, operational, and industry complexities to turn bold ideas into practical, measurable outcomes.
Executive Insight and Engagement
Equipping senior leaders with the clarity and foresight needed to make confident decisions in volatile and uncertain environments. At SHSG, we distill complex global health and security issues into sharp actionable insights and facilitate high-impact engagements that align diverse stakeholders around shared priorities.
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OUR LeadersHIP
Lauren Formica is the founder and principal advisor of the Strategic Health Security Group. SHSG is dedicated to providing consulting services to governments, the private sector, multi-lateral institutions, and non-profit organizations to meet their health security needs. She is currently a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics with a focus on medical countermeasure policy and financing.
Previously, Lauren worked in management consulting supporting clients across the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense. She was a 2024 Emerging Leader in Biosecurity Fellow, currently serves a researcher at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security where her projects focus on risk assessment, and she is a lecturer at Wake Forest University.
Lauren holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Wake Forest University, and a Bachelors in Economics also from Wake Forest University. She holds a PMP, a TEFL Level 5 Certification, and has completed the Emergency Management Institute’s Professional Development Series provided by FEMA
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