Advocacy
Our advocacy efforts influence public policy decisions that impact member schools and programs and their faculty and students. We provide timely information about Federal legislative and regulatory developments to the leaders of academic public health to better inform their operational and investment decisions.
ASPPH is dedicated to advancing public health through comprehensive policy and advocacy initiatives. We develop and share policy recommendations and official statements that reflect the collective expertise and priorities of our members. To foster active participation, we also offer a range of engagement opportunities, including direct advocacy events, such as our annual Capitol Hill Day, that empower members to contribute to meaningful policy change. Additionally, we provide regular resources such as the weekly Policy & Advocacy Newsletter to keep members informed and involved in public health advocacy efforts.
Policy Statements and Recommendations
Here you will find ASPPH’s yearly policy and funding recommendations to federal agencies, Congress, and global organizations.
Engagement
We provide resources to our members to assist them with their engagement with policy makers.
Policy and Advocacy
Newsletter
We deliver timely updates, expert insights, and actionable information on federal public health policy and advocacy activities.
Policy Statements and
Recommendations
Policy Statements
ASPPH works directly with Congress and Federal Agencies to further our advocacy efforts. Champions across the federal government are key to ensuring public health concerns are addressed in policies that affect us all. As such, we also monitor policies and put out various statements in response to those we support and those that need guidance. You can check out some of our recent policy statements below.
Policy Recommendations
Policy recommendations serve to inform federal agencies, Congress, global organizations, and more on certain issues to help influence and guide them to make the best decisions for public health. ASPPH works closely with our members to recommend policies and funding to practices and initiatives that further our goals. You can see some of our recent recommendations below.
Engagement
ASPPH engages with and advocates for federal agencies and programs important to academic public health on a regular basis
Advocacy Handbook
Members Only
ASPPH’s Advocacy Team developed this handbook with the hope that our members will become more involved in advocacy efforts to advance priorities for academic public health. This handbook is meant to provide our members with a better understanding of the federal government, congressional outreach, and communicating with policymakers and, other helpful resources.
Policy and Advocacy Newsletter
ASPPH offers a weekly Policy & Advocacy Newsletter, which provides timely updates, expert insights, and practical information to keep members engaged and informed about public health advocacy initiatives
ADVOCACY TEAM
Tim Leshan leads public relations and advocacy for ASPPH. This includes both internal and external communications, advocacy for academic public health, as well as global affairs and fundraising.
Tim Leshan, MPA
Chief External Relations & Advocacy Officer
Beeta Rasouli drives advocacy initiatives for ASPPH. She promotes federal policies that support the academic public health community. Beeta also serves as a congressional liaison for ASPPH and its members.
Beeta Rasouli, MPH
Director of Advocacy & Federal Affairs