ASPPH is the voice of accredited academic public health, representing schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is a 501c3 membership organization located in Washington, DC.

Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of members by advancing leadership, excellence, and collaboration for academic public health. Our members are CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health as well as schools and programs in applicant status for CEPH-accreditation.

• ASPPH Board of Directors
  

  Sandro Galea, MD, MPH, DrPH

  Chair
  Boston University, School of Public Health

  

  Lynn R. Goldman, MD, MS, MPH

  Chair-Elect
  George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health

  

  Donna J. Petersen, MHS, ScD, CPH

  Immediate Past Chair
  University of South Florida, College of Public Health

  

  Dean Smith, PhD

  Secretary / Treasurer
  Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health

  

  Chang-Chuan Chan, ScD

  At Large
  National Taiwan University College of Public Health

  

  James W. Curran, MD, MPH

  At Large
  Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health

  

  Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH

  At Large
  Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

  

  Wayne H. Giles, MD, MS

  At Large
  University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health

  

  Hilary Godwin, PhD

  At Large
  University of Washington School of Public Health

  

  Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH

  At Large
  Rutgers School of Public Health

  

  Paul Halverson, DrPH, FACHE

  At Large
  Indiana University, Fairbanks School of Public Health

  

  Thomas LaVeist, PhD

  At Large
  Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

  

  Mary McKernan McKay, PhD, MSW

  At Large
  Washington University in St. Louis - Brown School Public Health Programs

  

  Hala Madanat, MS, PhD

  At Large
  San Diego State University School of Public Health

  

  Nannette C. Turner, PhD, MPH

  At Large
  Mercer University Master of Public Health Program

  

  Robert M. Weiler, PhD, MPH

  At Large
  George Mason University MPH Program

• ASPPH Committees

  Advise the Board of Directors on organizational policies, provide oversight and leadership on critical issues related to ASPPH activities. Committee membership is a nomination process and finalized by committee chairs and the board of directors.

  Accreditation and Credentialing Advisory Committee

  Chair: Iman Hakim, MD, PhD, MPH, University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

  The ASPPH Accreditation and Credentialing Advisory Committee advises on issues and developments concerning accreditation of member institutions by the Council on Education for Public Health, the independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools and programs of public health, and certification of members’ graduates by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

  Advocacy Advisory Committee

  Chair: Boris D. Lushniak, MD, MPH, RADM, USPHS (Ret), University of Maryland School of Public Health

  The ASPPH Advocacy Advisory Committee advises on the policy mission of our members, including regulatory and legislative issues that impact schools, programs, faculty, and students. The Committee also gives voice to the concerns of the academic public health community on policy issues that violate or affirm the values of our members.

  Data Advisory Committee

  Chair: Craig H. Blakely, PhD, MPH, Dean, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences

  The ASPPH Data Advisory Committee advises on the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on ASPPH members. The Committee acts as a clearinghouse and gatekeeper for ASPPH’s data collection processes and efforts.

  Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

  Chair:  Diane Marie St George, PhD, MA, University of Maryland School of Medicine Public Health Programs

  The ASPPH Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee advises on activities to realize the benefits of diversity and inclusion in all academic public health mission areas. The Committee seeks to cultivate inclusion with a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusiveness in curricula, policies and practices.

  Education Advisory Committee

  Chair: Shan D. Mohammed, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Northeastern University Department of Health Sciences

  The ASPPH Education Advisory Committee advises on the academic mission of our members to stimulate positive change for advancing education in public health. The Committee also gives voice to evidence-based scholarship and innovation and defining the competencies necessary for entry into the public health profession.

  Global Engagement and Partnerships Advisory Committee

  Chair: James W. Curran, MD, MPH, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health

  The ASPPH Global Engagement and Partnerships Advisory Committee advises on matters related to developing and sustaining partnerships in order to advance our shared goal of improving academic public health education and workforce worldwide to accomplish our vision of improved health for everyone, everywhere.

  Practice Advisory Committee

  Chair: Paul Halverson, DrPH, FACHE, Indiana University, Fairbanks School of Public Health

  The ASPPH Practice Advisory Committee advises on the practice mission of our members to translate knowledge into practice by creating a bridge between the academic and practice community. The Committee also gives voice to advancing the skills of the next generation of public health professionals, as well as the current public health workforce, through practice-based courses and programs.

  Research Advisory Committee

  Chair: Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

  The ASPPH Research Advisory Committee advises on matters related to the science and research mission of member schools and programs. These activities include identifying and documenting gaps in sponsored public health and prevention science research; identifying strategies to educate key stakeholders about benefits from investing in public health research; and, identifying policies and process barriers that hinder the progress of public health research.

   

• ASPPH Sections

  Sections are professional development networks for senior faculty and staff with primary administrative responsibilities over academic affairs, data, diversity and inclusion, finance and administration, practice, research, and student services. Section members are appointed by the ASPPH Primary Representative.

  Academic Affairs

  The Academic Affairs Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of oversight of educational programs. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: successes and stumbles in implementing CEPH’s curricular criteria, innovations in teaching and learning, leading change at one’s institution, rewarding faculty for excellence in teaching, and interprofessional education for collaborative practice, among other topics.
  Chair: Lisa Sullivan (BU); Past-chair, Doug Taren (Arizona); and chair-elect, Kimberly Jacob Arriola (Emory)

  Data

  The Data Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of institutional research and effectiveness, including but not limited to those responsible for data policy and management, strategic analysis, business intelligence, accreditation, evaluation, assessment, and related data capacity positions within their school or program of public health.
  Chair: Delores Pluto (South Carolina); and chair-elect, Antoniah Lewis-Reese (UIC)

  Diversity and Inclusion

  The Diversity and Inclusion Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of implementing strategies and initiatives that support their institutions’ commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive academic community for students, faculty and staff.
  Chair: Linda A. Alexander(WVU)

  Finance and Administration

  The Finance and Administration Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of management of financial and administrative operations. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: Centralized vs decentralized models of administration, indirect cost sharing, academic public health enrollment trends, and cost of public health education models.
  Chair: Amanda Grimes (Maryland); Immediate Past-chair, Karen Ervin (East Tennessee State University College of Public Health), and chair-elect, Kim Maune (Emory)

  Practice

  The Practice Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility to improve and advance the skills of the current and future public health workforce through applied practice experiences, including research, practicum experiences and Integrative Learning Experiences in the academic institution and the practice community.
  Chair: Joseph Telfair (Georgia Southern); Past-chair, Anna Schenck (UNC); and chair-elect, Joseph Telfair (Georgia Southern)(Woodie) Kessel (Maryland)

  Research

  The Research Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of oversight of the research mission. Members often have responsibility for research compliance, research administration, and/or research investment strategies. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: best practices in community-based participatory research, changes in the “Common Rule,” working with vulnerable populations, translating research into public health practice and policy, funding the research mission in the current fiscal environment, and issues related to engaging students in research.
  Chair: Benjamin Shaw (UAlbany); Co-Chairs-Elect: Penny Gordon-Larsen (UNC) and Corinne Peek-Asa (Iowa); Immediate Past-Chair: Ellen Daley (South Florida)

  Student Services

  The Student Services Section is the professional development network for senior staff with the primary administrative responsibility of oversight and leadership of student affairs/student services. Examples of topics discussed by this section are: impact of federal policies on student enrollment or student reporting; advocating for your staff; enrollment and job outlook forecasting; working with students in crisis; supporting and responding to student activism.
  Co-chairs: Kara Robinson (Emory) and Julie Avina (NYU)

• ASPPH Assemblies

  Assemblies are open interest groups where anyone at a member can participate. Communication is driven by ASPPH Online Community with staff support. ASPPH provides networking and professional development opportunities for functional areas.

  Career Services Assembly

  The Career Services Assembly is a network that addresses methods of assisting degree candidates in identifying optimal employment opportunities, and in relating the employment experiences of graduates to national and local funding issues. It facilitates coordinated efforts among ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health for counseling applicants and students about employment opportunities. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in career services.

  Development and Alumni Relations Assembly

  The Development and Alumni Relations Assembly is a network where the planning, production, and evaluation of efforts related to the external relations of schools and programs of public health are freely shared and discussed. Interests addressed by this Assembly include specific problems related to graduate school fundraising, external relations and student affairs, producing institutional publications, and advancing alumni, corporate and foundation relations. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions who are responsible for, or are interested in, obtaining private financial support and developing sound alumni relations.

  Marketing and Communications Assembly

  The Marketing and Communications Assembly is a network that addresses strategic problem solving and sharing best practices related to communications initiatives. The objective is to increase the visibility of academic public health institutions, faculty, staff, and students. Members are composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions who are responsible for, or are interested in, promoting public health as a field of study and raising awareness of their school or program, enhancing knowledge and understanding of the field and institution.

  Student Services Assembly

  The Student Services Assembly provides is a network for strategic problem solving and sharing best practices related to the provision of services to students in ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. The Student Service Forum addresses recruitment strategies, admissions processes, financial aid, student counseling, student affairs, student placements, and diversity. Members are composed of representatives from the ASPPH-member institutions having expertise or interest in student services.

  SOPHAS and Recruitment Assembly

  The SOPHAS and Recruitment Assembly is a network for addressing interests and strategies related to student recruitment, pipeline-building, diversity recruitment, admissions, SOPHAS, WebAdmit, yield, international enrollment, financial aid, and enrollment trends.

• ASPPH Councils

  Councils convene degree-specific administrators for information exchange and networking. Membership in each council is limited to one representative per school or program.

  MPH Council

  Chair: S. Marie Harvey, DrPH, MPH, Associate Dean for Research, OSU Distinguished Professor of Public Health, Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Sciences

  Charge: To discuss issues relevant to Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees for purposes of enhancing the quality of MPH programs, information sharing, and networking. The MPH Council membership is composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having administrative responsibilities for MPH degree programs.

  DrPH Council

  Chair: Deborah Slawson, PhD, RD, LDN, Associate Professor, Coordinator, Doctor of Public Health Program, East Tennessee State University College of Public Health

  Charge: To discuss issues relevant to Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees for purposes of enhancing the quality of DrPH programs, information sharing, and networking. The DrPH Council membership is composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having administrative responsibilities for DrPH degree programs.

  PhD Council

  Chair: TBD

  Charge: To discuss issues relevant to PhD degrees in public health for purposes of enhancing the quality of PhD programs, information sharing, and networking. The PhD Council membership is composed of representatives from ASPPH-member institutions having administrative responsibilities for PhD degree programs.

• ASPPH Forums

  Online-only, member-driven discussions around common topic and interest areas of ASPPH-member faculty and staff. These groups will be hosted in ASPPH Online Community. Any ASPPH-member faculty and staff interested in joining an existing Forum or suggesting a topic for a new online Forum, email membership@aspph.org.

  Continuing Professional Education Forum

  A collaborative space to sustain and enhance lifelong learning and excellence. Topics may cover institutional policies; promising practices; faculty and professional development initiatives; and other activities that support continuing education.

  Environmental and Occupational Health Forum

  A collaborative space for sharing of resources and approaches to educate/train students in environmental health; share research to advance our knowledge of the impact of environmental and occupational exposures on human health.

  Faculty Affairs Forum

  A collaborative space to sustain and enhance faculty vitality and excellence. Topics may cover institutional policies; professional development initiatives; and activities that build strong, supportive, and inclusive faculty communities.

  Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice Forum

  A collaborative space for issues related to preparing students interprofessionally for collaborative practice. All teaching, learning, and practice topics are welcome.

  Technology and Education Innovations Forum

  A collaborative space for sharing technological innovations, educational theories/methods, and assessment strategies that enable faculty to enhance their teaching for improving student learning outcomes.

• ASPPH Staff
  

  Laura Magaña, PhD, MS

  President & Chief Executive Officer
  202.296.1099 ext. 120
  lmagana@aspph.org

  

  Jamie Atchison, MS

  Senior Director of Application Development
  202.296.1099 ext. 123
  jatchison@aspph.org

  

  Dorothy A. Biberman, MPH, CPH

  Director of Global Engagement & Executive Initiatives
  202.296.1099 ext. 147
  dbiberman@aspph.org

  

  Brian Brickman

  Technology Operations Specialist II
  202.296.1099 ext. 161
  bbrickman@aspph.org

  

  Emily M. Burke, MPH, CPH

  Director of Data Analytics
  202.296.1099 ext. 135
  eburke@aspph.org

  

  Stella J. Carter, MFA

  Director of Design
  202.296.1099 ext. 146
  scarter@aspph.org

  

  Kate Dart

  Director of Communications & Development
  202.296.1099 ext. 158
  kdart@aspph.org

  

  Allison Foster, MBA, CAE

  Chief Finance & Operations Officer
  202.296.1099 ext. 127
  afoster@aspph.org

  

  Tim Hamilton

  Manager of Data Analytics
  202.296.1099 ext. 151
  thamilton@aspph.org

  

  Emily Jackson

  Director of Membership
  202.296.1099 ext. 162
  ejackson@aspph.org

  

  Rita M. Kelliher, MSPH

  Chief Academic Officer
  202.296.1099 ext. 141
  rkelliher@aspph.org

  

  Alicea Kouyaté

  Coordinator, Engagement and Recruitment
  202.296.1099 ext. 166
  akouyate@aspph.org

  

  Meg Mansour

  Web Development Specialist II
  202.296.1099 ext. 167
  mmaciver@aspph.org

  

  Patty Mack

  Director of Leadership Development & Grants
  202.296.1099 ext. 175
  pmack@aspph.org

  

  Nick Mahoney, MS

  Senior Manager of Student Services
  202.296.1099 ext. 178
  nmahoney@aspph.org

  

  Tony Mazzaschi

  Chief Advocacy Officer
  202.296.1099 ext. 132
  tmazzaschi@aspph.org

  

  Alexa O’Meara

  Manager of Marketing Services
  202.296.1099 ext. 168
  aomeara@aspph.org

  

  Brittny Morris

  Helpdesk Coordinator
  202.296.1099 ext 163
  bmorris@aspph.org

  

  Jessica H. Petrush

  Director of Meetings
  202.296.1099 ext. 136
  jpetrush@aspph.org

  

  Cynthia Pewett

  Web Development Specialist III
  202.296.1099 ext. 134
  cpewett@aspph.org

  

  Guy Piotrowski

  Director of Centralized Application Services
  202.296.1099 ext. 181
  gpiotrowski@aspph.org

  

  Christine M. Plepys, MS

  Senior Director of Data Analytics
  202.296.1099 ext. 139
  cplepys@aspph.org

  

  Rachel Porter

  Web Development Specialist III
  202.296.1099 ext. 165
  rporter@aspph.org

  

  Eduardo A. Ruiz

  Chief Information Officer
  202.296.1099 ext. 122
  eruiz@aspph.org

  

  Tracie Seward, MA

  Senior Director of Outreach & Recruitment
  202.296.1099 ext. 130
  tseward@aspph.org

  

  Emily Skeffington

  IT Project Coordinator
  202.296.1099 ext. 182
  eskeffington@aspph.org

  

  Frank Smith

  Data Architect
  202.296.1099 ext 121
  fsmith@aspph.org

  

  Monica Gonzalez Stadtler

  Director of DEI & Graduate Training Programs
  202.296.1099 ext. 143
  mstadtler@aspph.org

  

  Swain Strickland, MPH

  Technical Lead
  202.296.1099 ext. 176
  sstrickland@aspph.org

  

  Jonathan Sung, MPH, CHES

  Manager of Educational Initiatives
  202.296.1099 ext. 126
  jsung@aspph.org

  

  Elizabeth M. Weist, MA, MPH, CPH

  Director of Education
  202.296.1099 ext. 129
  eweist@aspph.org

  

  Erin Williams

  Senior Manager of Program Services
  202.296.1099 ext. 149
  ewilliams@aspph.org