- Note that registration for this event will close on 10/17/25 at noon.
Note that Dr. Novneet Sahu, Deputy Commissioner, Public Health Services NJDOH, will be joining!
Approved for 5.25 Public Health CE# 22587
- Agenda:
8:30 am Registration & Coffee
9:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
Shereen Semple
Stephanie Gorman
Dr. Sahu
9:15 am Connection to a National Collaborative & State Examples
Pam Pontones, Deputy Health Commissioner, Indiana Department of Health
10:00 am 21C Learning Collaborative and New Jersey’s Journey
Jamie Weller & Linda Brown
10:45am Break
11:00 am NJ Foundational Assumptions World Cafe
Rikiyah Mixon & Devangi Patel
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 pm Defining Our Future: Using Challenging Times as an Opportunity
Kevin Sumner & Margy Jahn
1:00 pm Orient to the Future Activity
Rikiyah Mixon & Devangi Patel
2:00pm What’s Next?
2:45pm Final Thoughts & Evaluation
What is 21C: The 21st Century Learning Community (21C), led by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), is a national network and learning collaborative including states working to advance statewide public health transformation.
The Foundational Public Health Services Model (FPHS) is the foundation of the 21C framework. It defines the minimum set of public health capabilities and programs that every jurisdiction should have.
Foundational Assumptions for NJ Public Health Transformation:
1. Prioritize collaborative efforts to address workforce challenges, develop sustainable solutions, and build a strong public health pipeline.
2. Strengthen quality of public health service provision with clear mechanisms for accountability.
3. Adapt to an evolving landscape through strategic partnerships – guide collaborative messaging and uphold high-quality shared service agreements to ensure all residents can access high quality public health services, regardless of their zip code.
A location map will be mailed to individuals prior to the event. Note that the entrance to the Professional Conference Center is in the back of the building.
Note: Coffee and Lunch will be provided (There will be no breakfast.)
NJDOH staff are welcome to join for lunch at $10 per person. Cash is preferred and receipts can be provided on site.
Reach out to Denise DePalma at ddepalma@njaccho.org if you have any questions or concerns.