ASTHO’s Innovation partnerships provide two engagement pathways — strategic and tactical — to connect state and territorial health leaders with private sector organizations committed to advancing public health through structured collaboration, based on your organization’s goals, expertise, and capacity.
Innovation Pathway Comparison
 Innovation Advisory Council |
 Innovation Network |
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|---|---|---|
| Type | Strategic Partnership | Tactical Collaboration |
| Best For | Organizations with senior leaders seeking board-level dialogue on long-term public health transformation. | Organizations with deep subject matter expertise ready to contribute specialized knowledge to active programs. |
| Structure | Space-limited cohort. | Scalable cohort. |
| Engagement Model | Annual in-person roundtable with ASTHO Board and broad, cross-program thought leadership opportunities. | Webinars and other topical thought leadership opportunities through ASTHO learning channels. |
Our 2026 cohorts represent diverse sectors contributing expertise across strategic and tactical pathways.
2026 Cohorts
2026 ASTHO Innovation Advisory Council
Strategic partners engaged in board-level dialogue.
2026 ASTHO Innovation Network
Tactical partners contributing specialized expertise.