Cultivating an Intentional Culture of Joy at Work

Overview:

This is a live webinar on April 23, 2026, from 12 – 1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. 

Public health work is deeply meaningful, but it can also be demanding. Health department staff and their partners often face heavy workloads, limited resources, and the emotional weight of serving families and communities every day. In the middle of this work, it can be difficult to intentionally create a culture where people feel connected, supported, and able to do their best work. 

This session focuses on how individuals, leaders and teams can intentionally cultivate an environment that creates joy at work. Together, we will explore how to recognize and celebrate the culture that already exists, identify small daily actions that strengthen trust and connection, and build simple practices that make work feel more meaningful. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can use to intentionally shape a culture where people feel valued, supported, and energized to serve their communities.

Presenters:

Amanda Cornett, MPH, is the owner of Cornett Improvement and Development, LLC, and brings over 20 years of experience helping public health leaders strengthen their teams, build healthier workplace cultures, and improve the systems that support daily work. She has partnered with local, state, and national agencies, including NACCHO, the Kresge Foundation, and the National MCH Workforce Development Center, to develop leaders, build workforce capacity, and guide organizations through complex change. 

Known for her practical, people-centered approach, Amanda makes learning feel accessible and immediately usable. Her work helps public health organizations reduce burnout and increase staff engagement so that communities receive the high-quality services they need to stay healthy.   

Jeannine Herrick, MPH, owner of Jeannine Herrick Leadership Coaching, LLC, brings over 20 years of experience building the capacity of others as a leadership coach, trainer/facilitator, curriculum designer, and technical assistance provider. Her areas of focus are developing highly skilled and effective leaders who can carry positive change forward, creating truly collaborative teams who are prepared to transform systems in public health, and intentionally cultivating workplace cultures that feel supportive and inspiring to the professionals who work there.  She has partnered with local and state agencies and national organizations such as NACCHO, the Kresge Foundation, National MCH Workforce Development Center, National Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, and more.  Jeannine is known for her heart-centered approach, knack for helping leaders navigate complex dynamics, and uplifting methods to support teams create big picture visions that make an impactful difference while putting the actionable plans in place to manage change effectively. Jeannine’s attitude is Joy in Work is a must-have versus a nice-to-have, and her love for all things public health shines through.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain key aspects of their team’s current culture.

• Recognize opportunities for positive change in workplace culture.

• Use simple, approachable strategies to strengthen culture.

• Fold culture-strengthening strategies into existing routines, so they support morale and reduce burnout without adding more to their plate.

CERTIFICATE: The course contains three modules: a pre-session module, a module to access the webinar, and an evaluation module. After accessing these modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.