Meet Our Founder: Dr. Desiree Strickland
Award-Winning Public Health Entrepreneur | Visionary Leader | Host of The Dr. Des Show
At the heart of the Public Health Club is a leader who knows that sustainable change in public health starts with empowering the professionals behind the work.
Dr. Desiree Strickland (Dr. Des) created the Public Health Club to transform the career, consulting, and entrepreneurial pathways available to public health professionals everywhere.
An award-winning public health strategist, career advancement coach, and entrepreneur, Dr. Des has dedicated her career to helping professionals grow their careers, launch thriving consulting businesses, and drive community transformation.
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A Career Built on Purpose
Armed with a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH), a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), and over a decade of leadership experience across academic, private, and government sectors, Dr. Des has successfully:
Led multimillion-dollar federal and state grant programs
Spearheaded health equity training initiatives nationwide
Developed career and consulting accelerator programs for early- to mid-career public health professionals
Mentored thousands of public health leaders to achieve personal, professional, and entrepreneurial breakthroughs
Through her work, Dr. Des is creating real pathways for public health professionals to build careers and businesses rooted in impact, equity, and sustainability.
National Recognition
Dr. Des’s commitment to advancing the future of public health has earned her national recognition, including:
2024 Public Health Visionary Award by Help for Healthcare Professionals
2025 Black Health Connect 40 Under 40 Honoree
Her leadership and vision are shaping a new era of public health where professionals are not just workers — but innovators, leaders, and changemakers.
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The Dr. Des Show
As the creator and host of The Dr. Des Show, Dr. Des extends her mission beyond PHC — offering candid conversations, expert interviews, and actionable career and consulting strategies for public health professionals ready to think bigger and achieve more.
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Driven by Career. Community. Consulting.
The Public Health Club is more than a membership — it's a movement grounded in three powerful pillars:
Career. Community. Consulting.
Dr. Des believes in:
✔️ Building careers that reflect your expertise, leadership, and worth
✔️ Creating community to eliminate isolation and amplify impact
✔️ Leveraging consulting and entrepreneurship as vehicles for freedom, income, and systemic change
Through PHC, Dr. Des is redefining what’s possible for public health professionals — giving them the tools to thrive, not just survive.