DELPH scholars are selected from experienced public health professionals who self-identify from an underrepresented group, including people of color, disability status, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Each cohort has approximately 20 participants, all of whom bring their own unique, dynamic lived experiences to the program.
Meet the Cohorts
Cohort 1
The inaugural cohort were selected from a competitive national applicant pool of public health professionals and specialists and who self-identify as members of an underrepresented group, including people of color, people living with disabilities, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Cohort 2
ASTHO's second cohort included public health professionals representing 17 state and local health departments, as well as three island jurisdiction health department partners.
Cohort 3
The third cohort recruited 20 mid-to-senior-level governmental public health professionals from underrepresented groups. These scholars represented 13 state and local health departments, as well as one island jurisdiction health department partner.
Cohort 4
The fourth cohort includes representatives from 14 state and local health departments, as well as one island jurisdiction health department partner.