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Throughout 2009, there will be four grand rounds events held at the University of Washington. The first event took place in February, and the remaining events will tentatively be held in early May, early October, and early December. Free copies of the Pfizer book Moments in Leadership: Case studies in public health policy and practice are available at each event.
Our two guest speakers for the kick off event in February each spoke of their diverse experiences with leadership in public health practice and policy-making were Dr. Joyce Essien and King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.
Joyce D. K. Essien, MD, MBA is the Director of the Center for Public Health Practice at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. Additionally, she is a Commissioned Officer with the rank of Captain in the US Public Health Service at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as Senior Advisor to the Office of the Director, Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances, National Center for Health Marketing, CDC.
Dr. Essien's presentation.
Julia Patterson has spent the past 18 years in public service in Washington. Her campaign experience includes nine successful elections to public office - two for city council, three for 33rd District State Representative, two for 33rd District State Senate, and two for her currently held King County Council position. Among numerous other commitments, Ms. Patterson also chairs the King County Board of Health.
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Moments in Leadership Grand Rounds, February 2009
The Community-oriented Public Health Practice program, with the support of Pfizer, is hosting the Moments in Leadership Grand Rounds at the University of Washington.Throughout 2009, there will be four grand rounds events held at the University of Washington. The first event took place in February, and the remaining events will tentatively be held in early May, early October, and early December. Free copies of the Pfizer book Moments in Leadership: Case studies in public health policy and practice are available at each event.
Our two guest speakers for the kick off event in February each spoke of their diverse experiences with leadership in public health practice and policy-making were Dr. Joyce Essien and King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson.
Joyce D. K. Essien, MD, MBA is the Director of the Center for Public Health Practice at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. Additionally, she is a Commissioned Officer with the rank of Captain in the US Public Health Service at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as Senior Advisor to the Office of the Director, Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances, National Center for Health Marketing, CDC.Dr. Essien's presentation.
Julia Patterson has spent the past 18 years in public service in Washington. Her campaign experience includes nine successful elections to public office - two for city council, three for 33rd District State Representative, two for 33rd District State Senate, and two for her currently held King County Council position. Among numerous other commitments, Ms. Patterson also chairs the King County Board of Health.
