What Makes the Innovational Advisory Council Distinct
Strategic Focus
The Innovation Advisory Council (IAC) addresses long-term, sector-spanning public health challenges — from data modernization to health care access transformation. This is strategic dialogue designed to shape the future, not respond to immediate needs.
Board-Level Engagement
IAC members engage directly with ASTHO’s Board of Directors — chief health officials from all states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories, and freely associated states — in structured, high-impact convenings.
Curated Cohort
Membership is intentionally limited to preserve meaningful dialogue and ensure diverse sectoral representation. IAC operates by invitation, with careful attention to balance across industries, expertise areas, and organizational missions.
Year-Round Strategic Engagement
Beyond the signature annual roundtable, IAC members participate in ongoing dialogue through biannual industry and policy briefings, engage in thought leadership opportunities, and have access to ASTHO’s learning and networking platforms.
Who Should Consider Joining IAC
- Senior executives (C-suite, senior vice presidents, executive directors) authorized to engage in board-level strategic dialogue.
- Organizations with demonstrated commitment to long-term public health impact, not transactional engagement.
- Partners prepared for sustained involvement in year-round strategic collaboration with ASTHO leadership.
- Leaders seeking to align corporate strategy with state and territorial public health priorities at the highest levels.
Ways to Engage as an IAC Partner
- Participate in the annual roundtable with ASTHO Board of Directors.
- Attend “State of the States” industry and policy briefings.
- Receive priority event sponsorship opportunities.
- Co-produce thought leadership products.
- Provide subject matter expertise through webinars and other ASTHO learning channels.
- Appear on ASTHO’s Public Health Review Morning Edition podcast.
- Get high-visibility recognition.
Become an Innovation Partner
Capacity Notice: IAC maintains limited membership to preserve strategic depth. When capacity is available, we extend invitations based on organizational alignment with ASTHO’s mission and demonstrated commitment to public health innovation.
Looking for a more tactical entry point? Ready to engage now? Explore the Innovation Network.