GHC’s U.S. Leadership Accelerator identifies emerging public health leaders with a range of backgrounds and experiences and equips them with leadership training, coaching, networks, and resources to excel in their careers and advance health equity.
Public health workers are burnt out, and many are nearing retirement age–the sector is anticipating an exodus of leaders during the next five years. Meanwhile, the sector is chronically understaffed and struggling to provide basic public health services. These workforce shortages place a strain on public health services, often exacerbating health disparities in historically marginalized communities.
of U.S. public health workers are considering leaving their job due to burnout, according to a survey conducted by de Beaumont.
Fellows build community; sharpen their leadership skills; deepen self-awareness and resiliency; and amplify their impact by participating in GHC trainings. Fellows receive executive coaching and training, Monthly Virtual Learning Workshops, access to influential speakers, networking opportunities, and GHC staff coaching and support to work through personal and professional challenges.
hours of trainings – on topics including leadership, management, writing for social change, and network building – designed and facilitated exclusively for GHC fellows.
Effective global health leaders inspire and mobilize others.
GHC trains fellows in leadership storytelling and public narrative and provides coaching and access to speaking and writing opportunities.
fellows have published their perspectives on GHC’s AMPLIFY publication to date
Addressing health disparities in the U.S. requires adopting a global health perspective. That means embracing the interconnectedness of health systems and equity issues across borders, developing collaborative relationships with colleagues around the world, and building on the research and innovations of leaders regardless of their nationality.
U.S. fellows will engage with the fellows in our Africa Leadership Accelerator throughout the year, through shared workshops and small group discussions, as well as opportunities for joint projects, extending their access to new ideas, perspectives and relationships.
of fellows report increases in key leadership competencies, including critical thinking, equity and inclusion, and career and self-development.
We’ll send periodic updates from our leaders working on the frontlines of global health around the world and share opportunities to get involved in the movement.
Global Health Corps is a leadership accelerator mobilizing a powerful network of health equity changemakers, 1200+ strong and growing.
