National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

NACDD partnered with de Beaumont Foundation on a recently released 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) fact sheet focused on the chronic disease workforce. Explore the full collection of fact sheets on nine different workforce specialties represented in the 2024 PH WINS survey. Each resource offers a snapshot of challenges, strengths, and opportunities experienced by the group, helping leaders and decision makers better understand and support the people behind the work. #chronicdisease #prevention #collaboration

Webinar: GEAR Group State Participant Stories on Partnerships and Technology Oct 9, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Register: https://ow.ly/kIfP50X7ZiR Join our next General Member Webinar to celebrate and hear from state public health practitioners about their innovative approaches to lead the charge on current public health issues. Presenters will share stories from NACDD’s 2025 GEAR Groups (Building Partnerships to Address Chronic Disease and Leveraging New Technology to Advance Chronic Disease Programming). GEAR (Generate, Educate, Activate, Respond) Groups bring together a highly engaged cross-section of new and seasoned chronic disease practitioners from across the country for peer networking and leadership development on a variety of timely topics that affect health. Speakers: ▪️Trina Filan, PhD Program Evaluator, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ▪️Margaret Mullins, MS Determinants of Health Program Manager, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ▪️Lexie Stoneking, RD, LD, CLS Breastfeeding Coordinator, Iowa Health and Human Services ▪️Suzy Wilson, RDN, LD SNAP-ED Nutrition Consultant, Iowa Health and Human Services

⚙️Webinar: GEAR Group State Participant Stories on Partnerships and Technology Oct 9, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Join our next General Member Webinar to celebrate and hear from state public health practitioners about their innovative approaches to lead the charge on current public health issues. Register at https://ow.ly/O26k50X1KZk Presenters will share stories from NACDD’s 2025 GEAR Groups (Building Partnerships to Address Chronic Disease and Leveraging New Technology to Advance Chronic Disease Programming). GEAR (Generate, Educate, Activate, Respond) Groups bring together a highly engaged cross-section of new and seasoned chronic disease practitioners from across the country for peer networking and leadership development on a variety of timely topics that affect health. Speakers: ▪️Trina Filan, PhD Program Evaluator, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ▪️Margaret Mullins, MS Determinants of Health Program Manager, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ▪️Lexie Stoneking, RD, LD, CLS Breastfeeding Coordinator, Iowa Health and Human Services ▪️Suzy Wilson, RDN, LD SNAP-ED Nutrition Consultant, Iowa Health and Human Services

⚙️Webinar: GEAR Group State Participant Stories on Partnerships and Technology Oct 9, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Join our next General Member Webinar to celebrate and hear from state public health practitioners about their innovative approaches to lead the charge on current public health issues. Presenters will share stories from NACDD’s 2025 GEAR Groups (Building Partnerships to Address Chronic Disease and Leveraging New Technology to Advance Chronic Disease Programming). GEAR (Generate, Educate, Activate, Respond) Groups bring together a highly engaged cross-section of new and seasoned chronic disease practitioners from across the country for peer networking and leadership development on a variety of timely topics that affect health. Speakers: ▪️Trina Filan, PhD Program Evaluator, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ▪️Margaret Mullins, MS Determinants of Health Program Manager, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ▪️Lexie Stoneking, RD, LD, CLS Breastfeeding Coordinator, Iowa Health and Human Services ▪️Suzy Wilson, RDN, LD SNAP-ED Nutrition Consultant, Iowa Health and Human Services

🌟Happening Today - Thursday Sept. 25, 3-4 p.m. ET Register: https://ow.ly/5Z0550X1KWN In partnership with CDC, NACDD engaged 29 states to implement the BRIC and SPINE programs that were pivotal in strengthening food and nutrition security, ensuring access to safe physical activity, and building vital social connections. Join NACDD’s Center for Advancing Healthy Communities to watch an inspiring collection of video stories from BRIC and SPINE states and their community partners. In addition, BRIC and SPINE leaders will share behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of these videos and discuss innovative ways to leverage them for lasting, sustainable change. Note: This is a rebroadcast of a live webinar recorded on January 23. FEATURED SPEAKERS ▪️Tiffany Bransteitter, MSW, Obesity Prevention & Wellness Section Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Health ▪️Judith Hoffman, MFA, Head of Production, Rocket Camp ▪️Kina White, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE, Office of State Health Planning & Research Director, Mississippi State Department of Health #HealthyCommunities #CommunityEngagement #PublicHealth #FoodSecurity

📢 NACDD is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for FY2026! We’re excited to welcome two newly elected At Large Directors: ✨ Allen Christensen, DHEd, MBA, CHES, Washington State Department of Health ✨ Sophia Hines, MPH, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services In addition, our executive officers will continue in their current roles, ensuring stability and continuity for the Association. This includes Lea Susan Ojamaa, MPH, Board President, Theresa Aseret Manygoats, MPA, President-Elect, Nancy Sutton, MS, RD, Secretary, and Khatidja Dawood, MS, Treasurer. We’d also like to recognize and thank outgoing Board members – Bala Simon, MD, DrPH, MPH, FAAFP, Past President, and Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP, Associate At Large Director – for their contributions to NACDD. We are grateful to our leaders for their commitment to guide NACDD through another year of progress. Their engagement and passion for our mission are at the foundation of our work. 👏 Congratulations to all and thank you for your leadership! See the full 2025-26 Board roster: https://lnkd.in/e2Z_Fnbb #BuildingBridges #Leadership #PublicHealth #ChronicDiseasePrevention

Showcasing BRIC and SPINE’s Impact on Food and Nutrition Security, Physical Activity, and Social Connectedness Through Video Stories 📌Thursday Sept. 25, 3-4 p.m. ET. Join NACDD’s Center for Advancing Healthy Communities as we showcase an inspiring collection of video stories from BRIC and SPINE states and their community partners. Note: This is a rebroadcast of a live webinar recorded on January 23. In partnership with CDC, NACDD engaged 29 states to implement the two transformative programs that were pivotal in strengthening food and nutrition security, ensuring access to safe physical activity, and building vital social connections. In addition, BRIC and SPINE leaders will share behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of these videos and discuss innovative ways to leverage them for lasting, sustainable change. FEATURED SPEAKERS ▪️Tiffany Bransteitter, MSW, Obesity Prevention & Wellness Section Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Health ▪️Judith Hoffman, MFA, Head of Production, Rocket Camp ▪️Kina White, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE, Office of State Health Planning & Research Director, Mississippi State Department of Health Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/ekSn2StD #HealthyCommunities #CommunityEngagement #PublicHealth #FoodSecurity

🎉 We are pleased to announce the winners of NACDD’s 2025 Impact Awards! These leaders and teams are making a real difference in chronic disease prevention and control across the nation. Our 2025 award winners were announced during the annual NACDD business meeting on Thursday, September 11. Impact Award categories include the Community Impact Award, Chronic Disease Innovator Award, Rising Star, and several others, including new awards for Data Systems Change Leadership. Congratulations to all of our 2025 Impact Awards winners! 🌟 To see the full list of awardees visit: https://lnkd.in/ewJAgCHP #ChronicDisease #Leadership #Innovation #ImpactAwards

📢NACDD is now offering a new, interactive, online course: Advancing Emotional Well-Being in Schools! This training series is designed specifically to build the confidence, knowledge, and skills of public health and education leaders. Participants deepen their understanding of effective practices, strengthen their ability to support schools, and gain practical tools to guide meaningful systems change. Whether you’re looking to refine your existing programs or develop new strategies, this course is your comprehensive resource for building and sustaining an infrastructure that supports child and adult well-being in schools. Enroll at no-cost today! 🔗 https://ow.ly/Ov0q50WY51U #NACDDSchoolHealth #BacktoSchool #ProfessionalDevelopment

Thanks to our partners Physical Activity Alliance YMCA of the USA American Heart Association the Lakeshore Foundation and others for this week's Symposium! Thrilled to be part of the collective effort to improve the health of our communities across the U.S. #chronicdisease #prevention #partnership #healthylifestyles