• Discuss the concept of "The Public Health Leadership Imperative"
  
• Explain and demonstrate what it means to have a leadership mindset


• Articulate the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of leadership in various work settings, in different health professions, and on priority health issues.


• Discuss various roles leaders take on along their leadership pathways
  
• Compare and contrast the personal attributes and experiences of many  courageous health leaders
  
• Describe leadership risks as well as rewards


• Recognize opportunities for leadership development on-the-job
  
• Identify local leadership training and development resources


• Create opportunities for future leadership mentoring relationships


• Identify follow-up leadership development plans

It’s Content-Rich This year we confront "The Public Health Leadership Imperative" - the "calling" we all have to be leaders simply by virtue of our commitment to building healthy communities. You'll get more information than ever on what it means to be a leader, what a leader is and isn't, how to take leadership in stride, and what it takes to be a great leader. Our ever-entertaining and informative "leadership mindset" expert, Richard Gitlin, has brand-new presentations with new ideas, insights, and illuminations! If you enjoyed his presentations in the past, you will be "wowed" by what he has to offer this year! And our afternoon workshops are opportunities to explore "The Leader As..." focusing on a variety of specific roles leaders play. Explore the pathway that appeals the most to you…and at the end of the day, pick up handouts from the other sessions so you can "get a taste" of all the roles required of effective leaders.

It’s Networking-Rich!   Our new format includes two solid hours of structured networking to guarantee you meet everyone you want to connect with. Our series of turbo-leadership roundtable discussions give you the chance to speak with experienced leaders about leadership opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges in a variety of health issues, work settings, and professions. 

It is unique.  The conference is unique in its focus on promoting health leadership development. What we do that’s different is to provide you with what may be the first forum in which you can recognize your leadership abilities, demonstrate the myriad of leadership opportunities available now and in the fast-approaching future, and to encourage you to take on those leadership roles. 

It is inspirational as well as informative..  Throughout the day as you move from session to session, you'll experience a number of exciting and energizing "Aha!s". Our opening speakers, Courageous Leader panelists, roundtable discussion facilitators, and Leadership Pathways workshop presenters are remarkable women and men currently leading important health movements and initiatives…people whose passion, dedication, commitment, and achievements will touch and inspire you...and teach you what it takes.

It is multi-faceted. The conference offers presentations on the leadership imperative and the leadership mindset, Conversations with Courageous Leaders, roundtable discussions on leadership opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges in different work settings, professions, and health topics; Leadership Pathway workshops; and a vibrant new Call to Action closing that should leave you roused and ready to move forward as a leader. 

Its local focus has global applications..  Though the conference highlights local issues and specifically promotes leadership development among Greater New York metropolitan area health professionals, the information, insights, and inspiration have universal relevance and applicability. We have attracted – and warmly welcome - participants from other regions, states, and countries!

Attendees love it!.  In groups of new-found friends and colleagues, participants leave smiling and waving. Many have come back the following year to take different sessions. And what’s really great is that when they come, they bring colleagues, co-workers, and, best of all, their supervisors!Top
 
Who Should Attend?

Community and public health specialists with 3-5 years experience who either aspire to become leaders in the near future, have recently become leaders, and/or want to advance as new leaders at the project, organizational/agency, or community level.

• Distinguished, dynamic, and inspiring public and community health leaders
• Leadership role models
• Leadership development experts 

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Who Is Involved in Planning the Conference?

What Are The Special Features of the Conference?

Centering and Focusing Warm-Up

• Before the conference actually begins, energize your body and mind, focus on why you’re here, and envision what you will get out of the conference with this 9:00am (pre-conference) warm-up (in the plaza, weather permitting).

Exhibits--Tables available

• Organization, program, and education materials

Leadership Networking Roundtables

• Attend up to three extended luncheon roundtable discussions with leaders in different work settings,
  professions, and health issues to discuss opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges

Seaside Networking Social

• 5:00pm-6pm post-conference evening seaside reception.

What Should I Wear and/or Bring?

• Conference dress is casual and comfortable.
• Sneakers are recommended for the optional lunch-time stroll ocean or bay.
  After all, we are on a peninsula surrounded by three bodies of water!
• This is a great networking opportunity… bring business cards.

Can I Get Professional Continuing Education Credits?

Applications for up to 7 hours of professional continuing education credit for certified health education specialists (CHES) and other professionals pending. 
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How Do I Register and What is Included in the Fee?

Conference registration fee includes:

• Admission to all education sessions
• Continuing education credit processing
• Certificate of attendance
• Registration packet including list of participants, leadership development training resources and more!
• Speakers’ handouts
• Free mailing of any bookstore purchases
• Light breakfast
• Buffet lunch
• Post conference reception
• Free on-campus parking 

Early-Bird registration fees available until May 1!

Low registration fees have been made possible through underwriting by our generous conference supporters.

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What is the Conference Registration Cancellation and Substitution Policy?

Should you be unable to attend, you may cancel or arrange to have a substitute delegate from your organization attend in your place.

Cancellations: A charge of 25% of the registration fee will be made for cancellations received in writing by June 6. We regret that no refunds will be given for cancellations received after Friday, June 6, 2009. All refunds will be made after the conference..

Substitutions: Substitutions are welcome at any time provided that the substitute attendee is of the same registration category and/or pays any registration fee or continuing education administration fee difference in advance or the day of the conference. Requests for substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Public Health Association of New York City or presented in writing at the conference.



Could I Make a Presentation at the Conference?

If you feel you are an appropriate roundtable facilitator or workshop speaker or know someone who would be terrific,
contact Karen Denard Goldman before March 31! 
 


Can My Organization Become a Conference Supporter?

Absolutely!!  And the best benefit, besides visibility is the discount "member" registration fee for all of your organization’s attendees!

For a list of conference support options and benefits, click here.
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How Much Does the Conference Cost?

REGISTRATION FEES

*Certificates verifying attendance will be provided to all attendees
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And if I have more questions?

We’d love to hear from you.  Contact the Conference Coordinator: