We’ve packed our bags, printed extra business cards, and rehearsed our presentations — we’re officially ready for APHA 2025!
As you make your Annual Meeting schedule, be sure to include de Beaumont’s offerings in your plans. Swing by booth #1207 in the Exhibit Hall to learn about our programs and initiatives and take home some swag. While you’re there, pick up a de Beaumont passport that you can redeem for a prize after completing activities like attending one of the de Beaumont-organized sessions below.
We can’t wait to see you Nov. 2 – 5 in Washington, D.C.!
Sunday, Nov. 2:
APHA Press Book Signing 12:45 – 4:30 PM | WCC Exhibit Hall B: Booth 106-APHA Central
Meet the authors of two books in the Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice series from APHA Press and de Beaumont.
⭐️ Advancing Equity and Justice with Jamila M. Porter, DrPH, MPH, and Aysha Dominguez Pamukcu, JD | 12:45 – 1:45 PM
Advancing Equity and Justice is a call to reimagine public health as a dynamic social movement rooted in community leadership. Grounded in bold vision and practical application, this book confronts the root causes of health inequities.
⭐️ Data-Informed Decision Making: Using Data to Build Consensus and Align Priorities with Chad Abresch, PhD; Carol Gilbert, PhD; Regina Idoate, PhD; Ellen Kerns, PhD; and Aislinn Rookwood, PhD | 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Data-Informed Decision Making provides a framework for collecting, interpreting, and acting upon data for meaningful public health change. It features real-world examples and guidance on navigating competing priorities, building inclusive community consensus, and addressing data access barriers.
💡Pro tip: Purchase these and other Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice titles on site for a special Annual Meeting discount.
Monday, Nov. 3:
Champion Conversations IV: Breaking the Mold: Bold Leaders Shaping the Future of Public Health 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Main Stage
Trailblazers in public health leadership will discuss breaking the mold and making an impact. Featuring sharp insights from the first year of the new federal administration, this conversation will span big questions, hard-earned lessons, and real-world strategies you can put into action. de Beaumont President and CEO Brian C. Castrucci will introduce this panel.
💡 Pro tip: Be among the first 100 attendees to receive a door prize!
Public Health Advocacy in Action: Making the Case in Your Community 12:30 – 2:00 PM | WCC – 146A
In this interactive session, participants will learn to engage in local policy conversations and become strong advocates for public health in their communities through small group work, guided practice, and real-time feedback from subject matter experts. CityHealth Government Affairs Director Akeem Anderson, MPA, will lead this session.
Champion Conversations V: The Future of Health Equity with APHA Press Authors 2:30 – 4:00 PM | WCC – Ballroom C
Hear from APHA Press authors as they explore the future of health equity. This panel of public health leaders and scholars will also recommend takeaway actions to help advance health equity work. Jamila Porter, first author of Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice: Advancing Equity and Justice, will moderate this panel.
💡Pro tip: Pick up a free copy of the companion Equity and Justice Coloring Book at the de Beaumont booth.
Tuesday, Nov. 4:
Reimagining Public Health Through Storytelling: A Strategic Communications Workshop 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | WCC –146A
Participants in this hands-on, skill-building workshop will learn how to apply research-backed messaging on communicating the value of public health to their work. de Beaumont Program Officer Sarah Bounse, MPH, and Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) Director Amanda Kwong, MPH, will lead this workshop.
Misinformation, Public Health, and the Fight for Truth: Strategies for Action 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | WCC – 206
⭐️ Addressing Health Misinformation: A Systems Approach 10:30 – 10:45 AM
Learn about infodemiology — the study of how information spreads with the goal of improving health — including de Beaumont’s and partner organization efforts to integrate infodemiology into state health agencies and academic public health programs. de Beaumont Communications Director Nalini Padmanabhan, MPH, will present.
Visualize to Mobilize: Turning Public Health Data into Action 12:30 – 2:00 PM | WCC – 146A
This interactive workshop will highlight best practices for data visualization, using a live case study of the new 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) workforce survey dashboards. Participants will learn how to design visuals that inform, inspire, and drive decision making. de Beaumont Senior Research Associate Maddy Popalis, MPH, will co-lead.
Wednesday, Nov. 5:
Our Planet, Our Health: How to Talk to the Public about Environmental Threats to Health 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | WCC – 201
⭐️ Setting the Record Straight: Communicating about Planetary Health 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Learn strategies for talking with the public about the ecological determinants of health, including tips and lessons on inclusive communication and addressing misinformation. PHCC Director Amanda Kwong will present.
