Making the Public's Health a National Priority
Washington, D.C. | November 2-5, 2025
Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost effective - and humane - than treating chronic health conditions, so now is the time to invest in our nation’s health. Health is a human right; let’s make it a national priority.
Meet the Women's Leadership Institute Speakers
These leaders will help you find your leaderhip goals and stay true to them.
Ndidi Amutah-Onukagha, MPH, PhD
Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha is a nationally recognized expert in Black maternal health, founder of the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice at Tufts University, and a leading scholar and advocate advancing health equity through research, policy, and community engagement.
Charlene Cariou, MHS, CPH, CHES
Dr. Jetelina is the publisher of Your Local Epidemiologist- a public health newsletter that “translates” ever-evolving science to the public, reaching over 500 million views in over 133 countries
Juliet K. Choi, JD
Juliet K. Choi is the president and CEO of APIAHF, a national health justice leader with a background in civil rights, immigration, and healthcare, who served in the Obama administration and has led across government, nonprofits, and the private sector.
Joyce ReNae Guafin, BS
Joyce Gaufin is a nationally and internationally recognized public health leadership expert whose decades-long career has focused on workforce development and building collaborative public health partnerships, including service as APHA President and leadership roles in Utah and the Great Basin Public Health Leadership Institute.
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Nandi Marshall, DrPH, MPH, CHES, CLC, CDE
Dr. Nandi Marshall is a public health scholar and leader with over 20 years of experience advancing maternal and child health equity, serving as Associate Dean at Georgia Southern University and leading numerous national and community-based health initiatives.
Magda G. Peck, ScD
Dr. Magda Peck is a nationally recognized public health leader and founder of MP3 Health, dedicated to advancing equity, innovation, and leadership in maternal and child health.
Susan Polan, PhD
Susan L. Polan is associate executive director for public affairs and advocacy with the American Public Health Association.
Jasmine Brett Stringer, MAPP
Jasmine Brett Stringer is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, TV personality, and founder of Carpe Diem with Jasmine LLC, who blends positive psychology and lived experience to help individuals and organizations thrive with purpose, resilience, and authenticity.
Ayanna Bennett, MD, MSPH, FAAP
Dr. Ayanna Bennett is the Director of DC Health and a dedicated public health leader with over 20 years of experience advancing health equity through data-driven, community-centered strategies to improve health outcomes and address disparities in the District of Columbia.