What can my organization or I gain by becoming a member of the Network?

The benefits of joining the Network include sharing experiences through working with organizations and individuals who are interested in Public Health leadership development, as well as collaborating with other Public Health organizations that support leadership development through supporting linkages among Public Health Leadership institutes/programs. All Network members are encouraged to participate in workgroups and committees, attend the APHA sessions, and the annual conference sponsored by the Network each year. As a member, you or your organization will gain many things from the Network activities including:

• Networking, discussing, sharing and interacting with academics and practitioners from local, state, national, and international public health organizations
  
• Nationwide linkages with Public Health Leadership program alumni and institutes
  
• Acquisition of resources and information about other state, regional, national, and international programs and curricula that are involved with public health leadership and workforce development
  
• Participating in the Network’s production of materials related to leadership competencies, core curriculums, and public health workforce development across the field of public health
  
• Linkage and collaboration with other national organizations and professional associations including HRSA, CDC, ATSDR, ASPH, and Turning Point
  
• Opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of a national research agenda to assess the current status of leadership development in Public Health
  
• Continuing professional development and education
  
• Opportunity to influence Schools of Public Health curriculum in regards to leadership development and management through interaction with Network colleagues involved in academia