oin us for a compelling conversation on the history and evolution of lead-prevention efforts in Louisville. This Web Forum will explore how both government agencies and community-based organizations (CBOs) have worked together to build a more coordinated, systems-level response to lead exposure.

Lead-free communities don’t happen through one solution; they require a multi-pronged approach that addresses housing, health, infrastructure, and community engagement. Louisville’s work offers a model for how local collaboration can drive meaningful, systemic changes to protect public health and promote equity.


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This Masterclass will provide an opportunity for individuals throughout the country to learn from leaders in the field of disaster preparedness about best practices in responding to the needs of their communities. Panelists will discuss their local community preparedness and response work, with an emphasis on how adaptive leadership practices have supported their efforts. Attendees will be exposed to some of the best practices in public health leadership used by teams who have been part of the Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health (LAPH) program over the last 13 years. Panelists will provide practical examples of how they have applied current leadership skills and concepts in their work across the years, sharing insights gained as well as opportunities, tools, and ideas applicable to all.


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Have you had trouble making sense of recent trends in the drug supply and overdose rates? You’re not alone. In recent years, countless new synthetic drugs have entered the drug supply, and various theories are posited for changes in overdose death rates. Join us on Monday, May 5, from 11:30 – 12:30 pm PT to hear from Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, a scientist and activist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who focuses on overdose epidemiology and prevention. He will explore why novel psychoactive substances and new markets have emerged in recent years and break down recent overdose data trends and gaps.


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In a rapidly changing public health landscape, advancing health and well-being for all - especially those most harmed by our current systems - requires strong narrative and communication strategies. While this work can feel daunting, practical tools and resources exist to help public health practitioners articulate why public health matters and how we can create thriving communities. In this webinar, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) will share strategies to strengthen narrative power, including how to assess power dynamics and craft compelling, values-driven messages that inspire action.


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Pharmacists play a critical role in overdose prevention. Hear from a community pharmacist, a public health pharmacist, and a state-level advocacy organization on how to effectively engage local pharmacists in your work.


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Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in building trust and improving public health. This webinar explores their key roles, training, and scope of work, along with resources from NACHW on hiring, partnerships, and program funding.


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Join Dr. Carmen Nevarez (Public Health Institute) and Dr. Julie Sweetland (FrameWorks Institute) for a candid discussion on reframing conversations about health justice. Learn evidence-based strategies for bridging differences and taking a stand against harmful policies.


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The work we do in overdose prevention has always been difficult, but added stressors continue to cause unprecedented levels of toxic stress and burnout. Together we will hear from Brooke Briggance, Program Director at Cypress Resilience Project to learn about “collective care” and “community care” and which stems directly from the brain’s need for healthy connection. During this web forum Brooke will explore what healthy connection looks like, its role in healing and how we can access it to support our well-being.


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Understand the real-world impact of addiction stigma with Leslie Alfaro, Program Manager at Shatterproof’s National Stigma Initiative. Gain insights from the largest nationwide survey on SUD stigma, explore its historical roots, and learn actionable steps to reduce stigma in your community.


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Join PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact, in partnership with the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health, for an insightful panel discussion featuring experienced Environmental Health Specialists. Gain valuable insights into the diverse and rewarding career opportunities within the field of Environmental Health.


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This training, presented by Cypress Resilience Project, will think through why the holidays are difficult for grievers in the public health field, and what measures might be taken to help navigate them while experiencing loss and trauma.


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This interactive session will examine the action steps necessary to mobilizing strong partnerships by deferring to the community and supporting authentic community engagement.


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Come learn how Riverside University Health System – Public Health has created the Community Health Workers Hub to serve the community in a health system that includes public health, hospital, and outpatient clinical setting partners.

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Join PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact and ChangeLab Solutions for an hour-long interactive webinar on public health authority.


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This interactive session will explore ways to support strong partnerships in both collaborative coalition structures as well as via contractual partnerships.


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In this Web Forum, ChangeLab Solutions will introduce two essential policy guides: one offering 11 evidence-based strategies at the state, local, and institutional levels, and the other created in partnership with the Network for Public Health Law providing guidance on the policymaking process for effective and equitable implementation.


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This Web Forum will explore how the Core Competencies can guide public health training and professional development efforts, how to align job responsibilities, and methods for evaluating training programs and training effectiveness.

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Join us for a conversation with Arlene Brown, member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe and creator of the National Harm Reduction Coalition’s new Native Harm Reduction Toolkit.

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The second webinar in the series focuses on tapping into the power of the arts and culture in advancing health for all. Through sharing specific examples, resources, and ideas, the session will demonstrate the strength and potential of the arts to shape health policy; advance narrative change; strengthen messaging; and enhance the functioning, engagement and effectiveness of collaborations and teams.

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Do you know about how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can support your work in a clinical or public health care setting? Are you interested in establishing or strengthening a CHW association or program in your state? Do you want to learn about a successful state-wide CHW program model?

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How do we translate policy into action to save lives? Join us for this free virtual event to hear from experts in California on recent and forecasted policy and legislation related to overdose prevention, substance use treatment, and harm reduction.

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The first session in this series focuses on community engagement and partnership development as essential tools in advancing health equity and optimal health for all.

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To support advocates nationwide to communicate more effectively on their harm reduction strategies, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) will share messaging guidelines that draw on findings from a recent review of overdose prevention materials in contexts nationwide.

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To support rural stakeholders to communicate more effectively, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) will share messaging guidelines that draw on findings from a recent news analysis and learnings about framing overdose prevention in rural contexts nationwide.

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Join PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact in conversation with public health experts from diverse backgrounds. Our panel will explain their unique paths into public health, and give in-depth descriptions of their professional experience. You will gain insight into exciting roles within public health and hear expert advice on how you can get there too!


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The National Overdose Prevention Network will discuss the intricacies of contingency management and explore its nationwide implementation and seamless integration with other Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) strategies.

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Join the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) for a two-part virtual event to learn about the systems, policies and practices that contribute to inequities, and steps you can take to drive change.

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Join the WEST Environmental Justice Center’s team and the Director, Dr. Paloma Beamer, to talk about how you and your organization can move towards environmental and energy justice with our free services.

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Policy change is critical to sustaining our most effective overdose prevention strategies. Several significant policies were recently enacted in California that can help bolster your local work.

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Please join the PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact (CHLI) to learn about navigating the civil service hiring system. In this session, you will hear from the Director of Madera County Department of Public Health, Sara Bosse, who will share insight and best practices when applying for jobs in governmental public health.


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