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Public Health Laboratory Ambassadors

Public Health Laboratory Ambassadors help build the laboratory workforce by promoting public health laboratory careers to students. We are seeking people passionate about the future of public health laboratory science to serve as ambassadors. 

Become an Ambassador!
Questions?

Contact the Academic Partnerships team: [email protected]

About the Public Health Laboratory Ambassador Program

Public Health Laboratory Ambassadors develop the laboratory workforce by promoting public health laboratory careers to students. APHL is seeking people passionate about the future of public health laboratory science to serve as ambassadors.

Eligibility

​To become a Public Health Laboratory Ambassador, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a US citizen or a permanent resident.
  • Be a current or former laboratory professional. Laboratory professionals may include laboratory scientists, laboratory assistants, operations staff (e.g., administrative roles, marketing, finance, IT) and more.
  • Be willing to devote time to plan or participate in at least one outreach event each year (in-person or virtual

The Public Health Laboratory Ambassador initiative was developed by Cohort 16 of the Emerging Leader Program (ELP).​ Each year APHL selects a cohort of 12-15 laboratory professionals for a 12-month program of skill development workshops, networking opportunities, leadership exercises and project development. The Emerging Leader Program participants learn skills that prepare them for advancement into managerial and supervisory positions in public health laboratories. ​

 

"The Public Health Laboratory Ambassadors program has been incredibly helpful in our recruitment and outreach activities. The support and resources that are provided through the program are fundamental for any public health laboratory seeking to enhance and expand their outreach efforts."​
– Esther Lee

Frequently Asked Questions

Ambassadors can make an impact in the public health laboratory workforce by fostering relationships with local academic programs. It is common experience that some individuals are not aware of the existing STEM career opportunities in public health laboratories. As a Public Health Laboratory Ambassador, you will be equipped with resources to share your career experience with others while promoting career pathways in public health laboratory science.
Open to those with a background in public health laboratory science or experience in supporting the public health laboratory field including (but not limited to): scientists, laboratory assistants, operations (e.g., administrative roles, marketing, finance, IT), and many more! There are no specific job title, certification or degree requirements to join.
We are aware of the immersive nature of the work taking place across public health laboratories. For this reason, we have a minimum request of at least ONE documented and approved event (virtual or in person) per academic calendar year, preferably during the Fall or Spring term
By participating in the Public Health Laboratory Ambassador program, you will have opportunities to increase your skills in outreach and recruitment, public speaking, networking with APHL and academic partners, and promoting career pathways in public health laboratory science.

Examples of Outreach Activities

Opportunities for outreach events include classroom presentations, guest lectures, STEM events, career fairs, local conferences, and more!

For More Information

If you need further assistance, contact the Public Health Laboratory Ambassador program.

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Current Ambassadors

Gene​rating connections and content can be overwhelming. The Public Health Laboratory Ambassadors program maintains a toolkit to make outreach easier. 

  • Outreach Email Template: Develop new outreach opportunities with this customizable email template.
  • Public Health Laboratories Protect Our Community’s Health: Inform students about the important role of public health laboratories in their communities with this one-page flyer.
  • Ambassadors Presentation: Share the important work done by public health laboratories and your personal public health laboratory story with this customizable PowerPoint presentation.
  • Undergraduate Resources: Provide undergraduate students with additional tools and opportunities for further learning with the Public Health Laboratories resources page.  ​

To gain access to these resources, please complete the interest form​.​​​​

Ambassador Roster