Senior Deputies Committee
The ASTHO Senior Deputy Committee is a standing committee of S/T Health Agencies and four affiliate organization representatives. This committee provides support and counsel to ASTHO’s members and assists the ASTHO Executive Committee by addressing key operational and cross-cutting programmatic issues of national significance affecting state and territorial health agencies.
Chair: Lisa F. Waddell, MD, MPH, Deputy Commissioner, Health Services, South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control
Vice-Chair: Arvella "Arvy" Smith, CPA, MPA, CM, Deputy State Health Officer, North Dakota Department of Health
Staff Contacts:
Jim Blumenstock, Chief Program Officer, blumenstock@astho.org
Jim Pearsol, Chief Program Officer, pearsol@astho.org
Sharon Moffatt, Chief Program Officer, moffatt@astho.org
Senior Deputies Annual Meeting
Members of the Senior Deputy Committee meet once a year at their senior deputy annual meeting.
2011 - Jazzing Up Public Health
2010 - Orientation Program for New Senior Deputies Agenda
2009 - Public Health: The Sky’s the Limit – Obligations & Opportunities in a Time of Economic Stimulus and Health Reform
Senior Deputies Leadership Program
The Senior Deputy Committee is developing a comprehensive executive development initiative for Senior Deputies to include an orientation program, mentoring/networking and practical learning opportunities, and the development of reference materials and other tangible resources. Please review the fact sheet for more information.
Staff Contacts:
Jim Pearsol Email: jpearsol@astho.org
Melissa Lewis Email: mlewis@astho.org
Peer-to-Peer Senior Deputies Exchange Program
For the past two years, ASTHO has supported a peer-to-peer exchange program for new Senior Deputies with less than 2 years of experience to conduct site visits at the state health agencies of experienced Senior Deputies with five or more years in the position. This program is designed to foster a mentoring opportunity for new Senior Deputies. Pairs will be matched based on the following criteria: specific request to partner with another state, agency structure, state size, and region. Webinar Series
The webinar series is an opportunity for Senior Deputies to engage in interactive discussions and to share their knowledge and experiences on how to develop effective strategies that positively impact their daily responsibilities. The webinars have been archived for continued learning and the powerpoint presentations are available by request. Budget Decision-Making in Tough Economic Times
Developing, Implementing and Sustaining Health Policy
Policy Approaches to Injury & Violence Prevention: Successes, Strategies, and the ASTHO Presidential Challenge
Resources
National Public Health Leadership Development Network
National Public Health Leadership Institute