Academic Public Health Leadership Institute
The Academic Public Health Leadership Institute (APHLI) is a highly selective, cohort-based leadership development experience designed to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of deans and program directors across ASPPH’s membership.
Through a blended format that includes virtual sessions, personalized executive coaching, and an immersive in-person program, APHLI connects you with a trusted community of peers and leading experts. Participants gain practical insight, strategic perspective, and sustained support to navigate the complex challenges facing academic public health today.
Step Into the Future of Leadership with APHLI
Accelerate your leadership journey and join an elite circle of visionary academic public health leaders. The Academic Public Health Leadership Institute (APHLI) is designed exclusively for ASPPH deans and program directors who are ready to lead at a higher level and shape the future of public health education.
This is not another leadership program. It is where senior leaders come to sharpen their edge, expand their influence, and build relationships that endure.
Why APHLI Stands Apart
Virtual learning with peers who understand your challenges
One-on-one executive coaching tailored to your leadership goals
A high-impact, in-person retreat designed to reset and reenergize your leadership approach
Together, these elements create a focused, practical, and deeply relevant experience for today’s academic leaders.
A Leadership Experience Built for Real-World Impact
In partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a globally respected authority in executive development, APHLI delivers evidence-based strategies grounded in the realities of academic public health.
You will leave with the ability to:
- Deepen self-awareness to strengthen your leadership presence
- Navigate social identity and equity to lead authentically
- Leverage emotional intelligence and feedback strategies for stronger team dynamics
- Master polarity thinking to transform organizational tensions into powerful synergies
- Lead courageous conversations and foster a culture of trust
- Take on a key leadership challenge with confidence and purpose
- Forge lifelong connections with a select peer cohort who truly understand your world
Program Experience & Key Dates
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Kick off: September 24 (11 AM – 1 PM ET)
Session 1: November 19 (11 AM – 1 PM ET)
Session 2: February 26 (12 – 1 PM ET)
Session 3: March 26 (12 – 1 PM ET)
Flagship In-Person RETREAT
January 25-28, 2027
Colorado Springs, CO
This immersive experience is designed to challenge your thinking, expand your perspective, and reconnect you to your purpose as a leader.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Personalized executive coaching
Ongoing virtual touchpoints
On-demand resources to sustain your growth
Who Should Apply?
Deans and program directors within ASPPH membership who are committed to advancing their leadership and driving meaningful change in academic public health. Only 20 leaders will be selected for the 2026 – 2027 cohort. This intentionally small group ensures meaningful dialogue, trusted relationships, and a level of engagement that is not possible in larger programs.
Application Details
Application window
July 25 – August 15
Apply at: my.aspph.org
Program Fee
$7,500
Includes all program components and executive coaching. Travel not included.
Notification
Applicants will be notified by August 31.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to invest in your leadership, your network, and your legacy at a pivotal moment for public health education.
Questions? Contact Erin Williams, ewilliams@aspph.org.
Voices of APHLI
Amy Fairchild, PhD, MPH
Ohio State
Theresa Byrd, DrPH
TTUHSC
Wayne McCullough, PhD
MISU MPH
Hilary Godwin, PhD
Washington
APHLI Scholars
Eyal Oren, PhD, MD
SDSU
