Academic & Practice Linkages in Public Health Caucus
Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health Caucus
ASPPH sponsors the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health Caucus in partnership with the Public Health Accreditation Board and the Public Health Foundation. The caucus provides a valuable venue for public health academicians and public health practice partners, including representatives of federal, tribal, state, territorial and local governmental public health agencies, to share innovations, promote quality programs and services, and share research that helps to strengthen the evidence base on issues related to public health practice and education.
Caucus members meet annually at the APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition, and additional opportunities for collaboration, including reviewing abstract submissions and networking opportunities, are available throughout the year. All APHA members are encouraged to join the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health Caucus and to attend and/or present at Caucus sessions at the APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Interested in Joining the Caucus?
View the step-by-step guide to learn how to join your peers in the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health Caucus.
Caucus News & Events
Call for Abstracts for the 2024 Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health Caucus Now Closed; Call for Moderators opening on June 3.
ASPPH thanks its members and partners for submitting abstracts to the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus! All abstracts are currently undergoing the review process, and acceptances will be released in June.
If you are interested in moderating an APLPH Caucus session this year, the Call for Moderators will be open from June 3-July 31, 2024. The APLPH Caucus seeks moderators with expertise in the following topic areas:
- Addressing Health Disparities, Equity, and Justice
- Assessing the Impact of Academic Health Departments in Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure
- Innovation in Public Health Data Modernization and Analytics
- Improving Community Engagement through Sustainable, Non-Traditional Partnerships
- Supporting the Development of Public Health Leaders
- Supporting Governmental Public Health Pathways
- Supporting the Recruitment, Retention, and Training Needs of the Public Health Workforce
Please return to this page in early June for the link to submit your application to be a moderator.
The 2024 APHA Annual Meeting & Expo will be held October 27-30 in Minneapolis, MN. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions?
Please send questions to Kaitlin Tager, Senior Manager of Workforce Development and Applied Practice, at ktager@aspph.org.
Research & Practice Team
Dr. Emily Burke leads research and practice activities for ASPPH. She is the director of the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development, leading efforts to recruit, train, and retain a diverse public health workforce.
Emily Burke, EdD, MPH, CPH
Senior Director of Workforce Development and Applied Practice
Christine Plepys is the director of the ASPPH Data Center, leading efforts to ensure evidence-based decision-making in academic public health. She conducts research and assists ASPPH members in developing and implementing institutional research strategies.
Christine Plepys, MS
Research and Data Analytics Lead
Frank Smith oversees enterprise data management and business intelligence for ASPPH. He transforms raw data so ASPPH members can derive clear and actionable insights.
Frank Smith, MBA, MA
Data Architect
Sarah Gusman manages the ASPPH Data Center Portal and leads our annual reporting activities, ensuring the reports and dashboards provided to ASPPH members are accurate and intuitive.
Sarah Gusman, MPH
Data Analyst I
Kaitlin Tager supports efforts to recruit, train, and retain a diverse public health workforce through project management and program evaluation of initiatives within the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development.
Kaitlin Tager, MPH, CHES
Senior Manager of Workforce Development and Applied Practice
Monica González Stadtler is the Director of Graduate Training Programs and oversees all ASPPH Fellowship and Internship Programs. She leads efforts to secure training opportunities with our federal partners and to recruit, select, and place diverse cohorts of fellows who train to be our next generation of public health leaders.
Monica González Stadtler
Director of Graduate Training
Sara McDowell supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant-funded projects to recruit, train, and retain a diverse public health workforce.
Sara McDowell, MPH, CPH
Manager of Disease Intervention Initiatives
Sierra Sledge, MPH, CHES is the Fellowship Program Manager and supports all ASPPH Fellowship and Internship programs. She works to support ASPPH fellows both during the application process and throughout the duration of the fellowship program.
Sierra Sledge, MPH
Fellowship Program Manager
Liz Burpee, MPH, MSW, is the Director of Public Health Workforce Development. Liz is responsible for implementing, managing, and reporting on workforce-related grant programs housed within the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development.
Elizabeth Burpee, MSW, MPH
Director of Public Health Workforce Development