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.