The ASTHO Leadership Institute provides ongoing professional development for governmental public health leaders, including state and territorial health officials (S/THOs) and their executive team members. Leadership retreats for all health officials and individual cohort experiences for newly appointed S/THOs are at the focal point of the Leadership Institute for networking opportunities and leadership development. Through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), we have extended the ASTHO Leadership Institute cohort experience to peer network members. For more information, contact our Leadership Development team.
ASTHO’s flagship development program works with experts in executive leadership, nationally recognized public health professionals, and alumni members to offer a customized learning program. The program includes opportunities to:
- Forge stronger professional bonds with peers.
- Broaden leadership acumen, empowering effective self, organizational, and transformative leadership.
- Apply learning strategies directly to public health practice.
The Cohort Experience
Public health leaders will participate in a curriculum-focused program designed to advance the skillset, mindset, and toolset in Leading Self, Leading Organizations, Leading in a Political System, and Leading Change.
This cohort-based executive residency creates a pathway for peer-to-peer connection with other public health agency leaders. Previous sessions have included topics relevant to public health leaders, including:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Organizational Change Management
- Building Trust
- Public Health Advocacy
Individual Executive Coaching
Our program matches participants with an executive coach—to provide participants with a resource when they need support navigating tough decisions, developing resilience, and elevating their executive presence.
Intensive Retreats
Participants meet in person for engaging, intensive retreats designed to inspire and reinvigorate executive leaders with in-depth conversations. Timely conversations around:
- Government Affairs
- Public Policy
- Leadership Development
Asynchronous Learning
On-Demand Learning Modules
State and territorial health officials and senior deputies will have access to additional resources in ASTHO’s e-Learning Center. The e-Learning Center provides continuous access to curated, On-Demand learning modules, articles, tools, podcasts, videos, and blogs on relevant leadership topics.
Applications Will Open on May 1!
Calling all members of the Senior Deputies, Chief Financial Officers, HR Workforce Directors, Legislative Liaisons, Informatics Directors, and Public Health Lawyers peer networks! Applications for the Executive Leaders Cohort open on May 1, 2024. This cohort-based program allows for strategic professional development and a supportive learning environment while expanding leadership skills.
ASTHO Leadership Institute is generously funded with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and PHIG:
