Tim Leshan
ASPPH
Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer
Tim Leshan, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), works at the intersection of academic public health, policy, and communication strategy. In this space, Tim shares insights and commentary on the evolving role of public health institutions, the social and political context shaping public health, and the skills and leadership needed to strengthen academic public health.
His writing explores the connections between public health practice and broader societal issues from governance and civic structures to education, equity, and workforce development, offering readers both critical analysis and forward-looking perspectives.
Recent Posts
Public Health at a Crossroads: The Political Determinants of Health
We are operating in a fundamentally different political environment than we were even a few years ago. We have seen a frontal attack on public health, funding cuts, and questioning public health recommendations and even an attempt to remove it from the list of “professional degrees.” That reality requires more than reflection; it requires direction. My goal is…
Democracy and Public Health
In the past few years, there has been a trend—both internationally and nationally—toward authoritarianism, oligarchy, and anti-intellectualism. This shift may seem too large and unwieldy to oppose, but I believe…