Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA

Carol M. McLay is a leading consultant in infection prevention and control, healthcare epidemiology, and public health, with over 25 years of experience advancing clinical practice, research, and education in the field.

A passionate advocate for certification and education, McLay is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of infection preventionists. She frequently speaks at state, national, and international conferences and is the author of several key resources, including The Infection Prevention Competency Review Guide, 4th Edition, and APIC’s Certification Study Guide (5th–7th editions).

McLay serves as the 2025 APIC President and holds leadership roles as a Director on the International Federation for Infection Control (IFIC) Board and the AJIC Editorial Board. She is certified in infection prevention and control (CIC), a Fellow of both APIC and SHEA, and a certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.

McLay earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Ottawa (Canada), her Master of Public Health from Emory University (USA), and her Doctorate of Public Health from the University of Kentucky (USA).