The Region IV Public Health Training Center (PHTC) started the new year by hosting a meeting in Atlanta for members of its Steering Committee. The Committee discussed priorities and challenges for their public health communities, ways to strengthen connections between the Region IV PHTC and state health departments, and opportunities to expand the PHTC’s reach to underserved areas. In addition, the group discussed ways to engage new audiences and partners, specifically during student field placements, training, and leadership institutes.
The Region IV Steering Committee represents diverse public health perspectives. Its purpose is to share information on the training needs of its workforce, speak on behalf of its organizational partners and underserved populations, provide content expertise, and provide guidance on Region IV PHTC’s activities.
The Steering Committee includes representatives from across the Region IV PHTC network of eight southeastern states, including local, state, federal, and tribal public health organizations and academia. It also includes staff from the Region IV PHTC Central Office and its Community-Based Training Partners and Technical Assistance Partners.
Pictured are participants at the Steering Committee meeting (front row, left to right): Laura Lloyd, Marina Pieretti, Bethany Milford, Brandy Walker, Sophia Lamb, Kaylin Clonch, Yvette Daniels, Taylor Dula, and Riley Blum.
Second row (left to right): Carolina Darbisi, Ken Harrison, Kaye Bender, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Debra Bragdon, Deanna Zhong, Tara Poole, Anne Wenders, Parnia Roghani, Janie Cambron, Matt Coleman, Becky Reamey, Lisa McCormick, Elizabeth Kidwell, Angie Gainey, Moose Alperin, Ryan Easterling, Patrick Brown, and Matt Fifolt.
Not pictured are Steering Committee members Kris Adcock, Jennifer Bailey, Kim Dittmann, Aira Jae Etheridge, Jim House, Elena Kidd, Keshia McElroy, Erin Mundy, and Stacie Schmidt.