NCSD Policy Academy Alumni Network
Stay connected after completing the Policy Academy with the Policy Academy Alumni Network (PAAN)!
Policy Academy Alumni Network
NCSD’s Policy Academy has been the organization’s flagship policy skills-building program for health department staff and their organizational partners since its inaugural cohort in 2011. Since then, 15 cohorts representing over 150 public health professionals have graduated from the Policy Academy and moved forward to enact meaningful STI-related policy change in their jurisdictions!
NCSD’s Policy Academy equips health department staff and partners with the practical skills needed to turn ideas into action. Participants gain expertise in:
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- Strategic messaging
- Stakeholder analysis
- Feasibility assessment
- Policy development and implementation
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Stay Connected Through PAAN
In 2024, NSCD launched the Policy Academy Alumni Network (PAAN), which keeps graduates connected long after the program ends. Through peer-to-peer collaboration, an alumni directory, and networking opportunities, members can share expertise and support policy innovation across jurisdictions.
Policy Academy Alumni Spotlights
Celebrating Public Health Champions
PAAN Spotlights highlight the accomplishments of Policy Academy alumni and showcase the impact skilled public health leaders can have in creating meaningful, lasting change.
Contact Us
Questions? Want to know more about our Policy Academy program or alumni network? Reach out to Christopher Zivalich, Senior Manager, State Policy and Training, at [email protected].