Office of Public Health Practice
Our talented team with public health experience across the state, regionally and nationally is housed within the College of Public Health Office of the Dean.
We provide a bridge between those who are practicing public health every day in their communities and the academic world of research, education and student experiences.
Meet Our Team
Our team advances academia and practice toward a more effective, interconnected, just, and modernized public health system. We achieve this through our academic and practice partnerships, capacity development efforts, the training and technical assistance we offer, and student practice experiences.
Great Plains Leadership Institute
Since its inception, the Institute has trained over 375 professionals in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Minnesota who are passionate about the future of public health. Everyone has a part to play in building safe, healthy, and thriving communities. The Institute empowers leaders in their leadership journey.
How Can We Help?
From problem solving to helping your organization shape its vision for the future, our goal is to serve you as a thought partner in that work. Here are five ways we can support you to do your best work every day:
- Have an opportunity for a student? Contact Laura Vinson.
- Want to connect in with a faculty and their research? Contact Katie Brandert.
- Health department in need of accreditation support? Contact Celeste Ehrenberg.
- Interested in workforce development services? Contact Brandon Drozd.
- Submit a request for our wide array of services.