Leadership Institute Instructors

Independent global expert in public health leadership and health systems strengthening with experience in emergency response, ministry-level leadership, and pandemic preparedness.

Associate Professor, School of Advertising & Public Relations, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin. Leading scholar in critical public relations and LGBTQ equity research, with NIH-funded work advancing justice-centered communication and social change.

Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Communication, University of Arizona. Award-winning communication professional with 20+ years of expertise in strategic communication, media relations, crisis communication, advocacy, and brand positioning; founder of CC Communications, LLC.

Specialist in emotional intelligence, leadership development, stress regulation, and resilience in professional settings.

Assistant Professor, Public Affairs & Planning, University of Texas–Arlington. Expert in data visualization, GIS, and translating public health data into actionable insights.

University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Center for Health Communication, University of Texas at Austin. Focuses on team development, cancer communication, and strengths-based leadership.

Senior Director of Youth Services, Hetrick-Martin Institute (NYC). National leader in LGBTQIA+ advocacy, youth services, and community-based equity programs.

Senior Public Health Advisor, Larson Institute of Health Impact, University of Nevada–Reno. Expert in organizational change, health equity training, and federally funded public health initiatives.

Doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona specializing in public health advocacy, marketplace equity, financial wellness, and negotiation strategies.

Executive Director, Nevada Public Health Institute. Over 25 years of experience in public health policy, systems leadership, and equity-driven community health programs.