Last week, ASPPH hosted two webinars: Now More Than Ever: Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Health Leaders and Thirty Years of National Public Health Week: Reflecting on Progress, Inspiring the Future in celebration of National Public Health Week. Hundreds of participants joined as our panelists emphasized the urgent need to invest in the next generation of leaders, strengthen public trust, and advocate for sustainable, equitable public health systems.
Recordings for both webinars are available on each event landing page.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating National Public Health Week and reaffirming our collective commitment to strengthening the future of public health!
On April 8, we presented Now More Than Ever: Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Health Leaders. Moderator Omari Richins, Founder & CEO, The Public Health Millennial, led a conversation emphasizing resilience, advocacy, and interdisciplinary innovation. Highlights include Richins encouraging students to seek new opportunities; Dr. Elizabeth Chen, Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global and Public Health, underscoring the power of storytelling; and Dr. Darrell Hudson, Professor and Chair, the University of Michigan School of Public Health, reflecting on the importance of maintaining balance. Panelists also stressed mentorship, policy engagement, and adaptability as key factors for success in a changing field.
On April 10, ASPPH hosted Thirty Years of National Public Health Week: Reflecting on Progress, Inspiring the Future. ASPPH President and CEO Dr. Laura Magaña, moderated a powerful conversation reflecting on public health’s milestones and the urgency of advancing equitable, sustainable systems. Dr. Magaña framed the event as both a celebration and a call to action, while Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association, emphasized public health’s often-invisible but critical impact. Dr. Hilary Godwin, ASPPH Board Chair and the Dean of the University of Washington School of Public Health, discussed preparing students for leadership in diverse environments, and Dr. Joseph Kanter, Chief Executive Officer, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), reaffirmed the enduring importance of public health work.