Join the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (Council on Linkages) for its next virtual meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 2-4pm ET. This meeting will highlight ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen the public health workforce, featuring a presentation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) on their ongoing work to develop Standards & Measures, Version 2026, and the process PHAB has been using to gather input from the field and address current public health practice needs. Workforce development updates from Council member organizations during this meeting include the National Board of Public Health Examiners and the National Association of County & City Health Officials. Hear the latest updates on Council on Linkages initiatives, including the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals and Academic Health Department Learning Community, and join an open discussion of Council on Linkages priorities to help shape future activities. Agenda items and meeting materials will be updated and shared ahead of the meeting.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda Item | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00-2:05 | Welcome and Overview of Agenda | Amy Lee |
| 2:05-2:10 | Introduction of New Council Member • Charity Menefee, MA, Representative for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials | Amy Lee |
| 2:10-2:15 | Approval of Minutes from September 13, 2025 Meeting Action Item: Vote on Approval of Minutes | Amy Lee |
| 2:15-2:45 | Rebuilding the Public Health Workforce • Insights from the Public Health Accreditation Board | Ron Bialek, Joneigh S. Khaldun, & Megan McClaire |
| 2:45-3:15 | Council Member Organization Workforce Development Updates • National Board of Public Health Examiners • National Association of County & City Health Officials | Amy Lee, Allison Foster, & Ashley Edmiston |
| 3:15-3:25 | Council on Linkages Activities Updates: • Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Council Strategic Directions – B.1.b., C.3.a., C.3.b.) • Academic Health Department Learning Community (Council Strategic Directions – A.1.a., A.1.b.) • Retention and Recruitment Toolkit (Council Strategic Directions – C.1.a.) | Amy Lee, Kathleen Amos, & Mayela Arana |
| 3:25-3:55 | Open Discussion of Council on Linkages Priorities | Amy Lee & Ron Bialek |
| 3:55-4:00 | Other Business and Next Steps | Amy Lee |
| 3:00 | Adjourn |
For more information, please contact Mayela Arana at marana@phf.org.