Value and Impact of Public Health Department Initial Accreditation

“I joined the National Consortium because I am supportive of strengthening our nation's public health workforce. COVID-19 has taken a severe toll on our public health workforce, so it's even more important than ever that we come together on this important topic.”

— Kaye Bender, American Public Health Association

“Addressing the real and critical needs and dreams for the public health workforce takes diverse and passionate partners. We are part of the National Consortium to synergize our efforts to better set the workforce up for success today and tomorrow.”

— Liljana Baddour, Association of State and Territorial Officials

“I hope the National Consortium will mobilize practitioners and policy makers to support and invest in workforce development across staff/levels in governmental public health agencies.”

— Monica Valdes Lupi, Kresge Foundation