healthcare + emergency solutions & the Public health club present
The Business Of Public Health Summit
For entrepreneurs & professionals
11 April 2025 - 2:00PM - 7:00PM - Atlanta, Georgia
It’s Time to Step Into the Future of Public Health!
Right now, you’re standing at the threshold of your next big leap in public health.
You feel it, don’t you? That spark? That voice whispering, “I’m ready to lead, to innovate, to make my mark!”
This isn’t just another summit. This is your launchpad.
2025 isn’t just another year—it’s the year you turn your passion for public health into impact and income.
It’s time to…
ELEVATE… your career to new heights with actionable strategies.
CONNECT… with thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers in public health.
IGNITE… your consulting business and entrepreneurial journey.
TRANSFORM… your future in an industry that needs your voice.
The world needs bold, innovative public health leaders—like YOU.
This is your moment to take the stage, claim your influence, and shape the future of public health.
Are you ready to lead the change?
The Business of Public Health Summit Insider Series!
Episode 1: The Business of Public Health: From 9-5 to Entrepreneurship
Episode 2: Mastering Time, Money, and Growth as a Public Health Entrepreneur
Episode 3: Landing Your First Public Health Contract: Strategies That Work
Episode 4: The Future of Public Health: Where Do We Go From Here?
Get Ready! This Isn’t Your Normal Public Health Event! 🚨
Live Public Health Business Pitch Competition
Expert-led Consulting * Career Panels
Emphasis on Tech & Pivoting to Non-Traditional Roles
01 | Building a Thriving Public Health Consulting Business
Learn the exact strategies industry leaders use to launch and scale successful consulting businesses. Discover the key steps to securing contracts, managing clients, and turning your expertise into a profitable venture.
04 | The Confidence to Lead and Innovate
Develop the unshakeable mindset needed to step into leadership roles, secure high-value contracts, and make an impact. Learn how to cultivate a growth mindset, build credibility, and position yourself as a leader in public health consulting.
02 | Future-Proof Your Career in Public Health
Create a career blueprint that positions you for long-term success in a rapidly evolving industry. Learn how to adapt, grow, and stay competitive while seizing emerging opportunities in public health and beyond.
05 | The Power of Public Health Tech & Innovation
Explore how technology is transforming public health and how you can be part of the next wave of innovation. From data analytics to AI-driven health solutions, this panel will explore the future of public health careers and businesses.
03 | Breaking Barriers: Navigating Public Health Entrepreneurship
Overcome challenges and gain insights from experts who have built thriving businesses in public health. From funding to scaling, this session provides actionable strategies to break through obstacles and build momentum.
06 | The Public Health Pitch Competition
Pitch your boldest public health idea to industry experts!
Form a team, develop your concept, and compete for top prizes—with live feedback, networking opportunities, and recognition to kickstart your vision.
Our Past Summit Gallery
Let’s be honest-public health is evolving faster than ever, and people are experiencing this shift in different ways.
Some professionals see endless opportunities-a chance to advance their careers, launch consulting businesses, and shape the future of health equity and innovation. You sense that this is your moment to level up and make a lasting impact
For others, there’s uncertainty- questions about the job market, shifting policies, and how to stay competitive in a rapidly changing field. Each day brings new challenges, making it tempting to wait, to play it safe, to hold back.
But here’s the truth: this year is not about external circumstances-it’s about your decisions. Your ability to create real impact and long term success isn’t dependent on what’s happening around you-it’s fueled by the actions you take today.
At the business of public health summit you’ll gain all the strategies insights and connections to thrive in any environment.
This isn’t about waiting for the perfect opportunity. This is about creating your own path, seizing the moment, and stepping into your power.
Because if not now, when?
Summit Speakers
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Dr. Des
Founder/CEO, The Public Health Club
Desiree Strickland, DrPH, MPH, is the Founder/CEO of Strickland Health Consulting, LLC and The Public Health Club where she helps public health professionals increase their income & impact!
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Dr. Brittny James
COO, Healthcare & Emergency Solutions
Dr. James has a strong background in public health research, management, and practice, with expertise in analyzing complex systems and their impact on policy and practice. She has been a leader in higher education for over a decade, serving as a faculty member, department chair, and data analyst across multiple institutions.
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Laurin Kelly, MPH, PMP, CSM
CEO & Principal Consultant, Battle Plan Strategic Consulting, LLC
Laurin is a seasoned project management professional, consultant, and entrepreneur with nearly 15 years of experience spanning public health, healthcare, nonprofit management, and corporate strategy.
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Georgina Dukes-Harris,MHA
Founder & CEO of Swishvo
Georgina Dukes-Harris is a trailblazing healthcare leader, social equity advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Swishvo, a groundbreaking enterprise SaaS platform revolutionizing how holistic health providers deliver care. With over 15 years of experience spanning healthcare administration, public health, and health technology, Georgina has built a career rooted in transforming systems, scaling innovation, and advancing health equity for historically oppressed and marginalized communities.
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Kendra Koch, BA
Founder & CEO of Divergently
Kendra Koch is the Founder and CEO of Divergently, the first community-driven wellness platform designed specifically for late-diagnosed neurodivergent women.
Drawing from her personal journey and over a decade of experience at the intersection of health innovation and entrepreneurship, she is revolutionizing support systems for neurodivergent individuals.
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LaShanta Eberhardt, PhD, MPH
Founder & CEO of Synergy Empowerment Solutions
Dr. LaShanta Eberhardt is an impact strategist, social and behavioral scientist, and health equity leader with more than 17 years of public health experience. As Founder and CEO of Synergy Empowerment Solutions, Dr. Eberhardt works at the intersection of business strategy, community needs, research principles to help nonprofits create sustainable social and community impact. She has a track record of impact in education, government, academia, corporate, and nonprofits.
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Cassandra Davis, MPH
Founder & Principal Consultant of CDavis Enterprises, LLC
Cassandra Davis is the Founder and Principal Consultant of CDavis Enterprises, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in evaluation and data management. Since founding the firm in 2019, she has been dedicated to helping nonprofits leverage data-driven evaluation strategies to bridge gaps, enhance decision-making, and develop sustainable public health programs.
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Tony C. Price, Jr., DrPH, MS
Founder/CEO Price Point Consulting
Dr. Tony C. Price, Jr. serves as the Senior Fellow within the Center for Health Equity at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In this role, he provides leadership on several projects with a focus on addressing health disparities and increasing efforts to advance health equity. Tony specializes in chronic disease prevention, exercise, and physical activity and uses this skill set to better assist those that he serves. A strong believer in the power of relationship building and collaboration, Tony routinely creates bridges between partners and resources for their success.
Summit Agenda
1:30PM ET
Doors Open ✅
Registration| Networking
2:15PM ET
Opening Remarks ✅
Welcome| Summit Overview
2:30PM ET
Building a Consulting Business Panel ✅
Building Your Business| Landing Contracts| Challenges & Opportunities
3:35PM ET
Tech in Public Health Panel ✅
Building a Public Health Technology Business| Tech/Public Health Landscape
4:25PM ET
Pitch Competition ✅
Attendees Will Team Up & Compete For A Cash Prize! 🏆💰
5:15PM ET
Networking Break ✅
Refreshments Are Served| Connect With Other Attendees
5:35PM ET
Pivoting in Public Health ✅
Navigating Transitions to Non Traditional Public Health Roles
6:30PM ET
Closing Remarks ✅
Pitch Competition Winners Announced| Final Remarks