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Linda A. Alexander, EdD  

Chief Academic Officer

Linda currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). She is responsible for the overall mission of ASPPH as the lead academic officer for program initiatives, activities that support education, accreditation, practice, professional development, workforce development and data management.

Emily Burke, EdD, MPH, CPH  

Senior Director of Workforce Development and Applied Practice

Dr. Emily Burke leads research and practice activities for ASPPH. She is the director of the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development, leading efforts to recruit, train, and retain a diverse public health workforce.

Beth Handler, MPH  

Director of Public Health Credentialing

Beth Handler partners on public health credentialing initiatives and the related grants within the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development.

Sara McDowell, MPH, CPH  

Senior Manager of Public Health Training and Credentialing

Sara McDowell serves as the Senior Manager of Public Health Training and Credentialing within the ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development. She supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant-funded projects to recruit, train, and retain a diverse public health workforce.

Maanasa Kanimilli, MPH  

Manager, Credentialing & Continuing Education

Maanasa Kanimilli supports planning and implementation of continuing education initiatives in ASPPH Center for Public Health Workforce Development.