DELPH Power of Leadership Micro-Conference

When:  Jul 22, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM (ET)

Join ASTHO for the DELPH Power of Leadership Micro-Conference, "Leading with Intent: Focus, Clarity and Direction," designed specifically for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders. Public health leaders are navigating increasingly complex environments that require clarity, steadiness, foresight, and intentional action. This two-day ,virtual micro-conference will equip participants with practical tools to lead through competing demands, maintain stability under pressure, and align people, priorities, and systems in support of stronger public health outcomes.

Micro-Conference Overview

Day 1: Leadership Practice and Skill-Building

· Values-based leadership and trust-building under pressure 
· Public health leadership and foresight for complex challenges 
· Professional development tools for navigating leadership transitions 
· “Power Moves” networking session

Day 2: Leadership Growth and Transition

· DELPH graduation ceremony 
· Keynote address by Suzet McKinney, DrPH, MPH 
· “Passing the Baton” session featuring Cohort 6 members

Speakers:

  • Lakeya Cherry, DSW, MSSW, PCC, Founder & CEO, Lakeya Cherry, LLC
  • Bill Prather, MS, Senior Director, Learning Systems & Strategy, ASTHO
  • Umair Shah, MD, MPH, (alumni–WA), Chief Medical Officer, Jaan Health
  • Truc Taylor, MPH, Health AI/Data Lead and Director, Guidehouse
  • Ninah Sassy, MS, MPH, Policy and Planning Bureau Director & Health Information Technology (HIT) Commissioner, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • LaTricia T. Frederick, EdD, MBA, CEO & Principal Consultant, Latricia Frederick, LLC
  • Avia Mason, MPH, Vice President, Leadership and Learning, ASTHO
  • Suzet McKinney, DrPH, MPH, CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance
  • Latoya Sahadeo, MPH, Director, Leadership Development Programs, ASTHO
  • Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President, Health Initiatives, ASTHO