Student Section
NACCHO’s Student Section Program is designed to support and connect undergraduate and graduate public health students by providing resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment focused on local public health. Through networking, learning, and service, the program empowers students to engage with public health issues, share best practices, and build meaningful connections with peers and professionals across the country.
Serving as a national platform for student engagement, the program fosters leadership development, collective learning, and active participation in advancing local public health initiatives. NACCHO Student Section members gain access to opportunities that enhance their education, expand their professional networks, and explore career pathways in local public health.
NACCHO’s Student Section Program aims to:
- Build a diverse network of students that are passionate about the health and safety of their communities.
- Engage students with exceptional opportunities to enhance their Public Health education.
- Provide a platform for students to broaden their professional network and launch a career in Local Public Health.
By bringing together emerging public health professionals across the country, NACCHO’s Student Section Program creates an environment where students can learn, grow, and contribute to the future of local public health.
Network with other public health students and professionals through the NACCHO Student Section Virtual Community.
Access all NACCHO resources, including educational and professional trainings, workshops, & webinars.
Learn about the current public health work and advocacy taking place at local, state and national levels from Local Public Health Officials, NACCHO Staff, and other Subject Matter Experts.
Engage with other Student Section members on identified, student-driven initiatives of interest.
Gain access to NACCHO’s Career Center to apply for nation-wide internship and career opportunities.
Participate in NACCHO annual conferences by submitting poster and session abstracts, with discounted student registration rates available.
Represent the student voice at NACCHO with opportunities to serve on the Student Section Leadership Council.
The Leadership Council consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Marketing Lead and takes charge in student programming and membership development, assessing the needs of our student members and directing the future of our Student Section Program. Leaders are appointed annually by the student members.
What is the Student Poster Competition at NACCHO360?
NACCHO360 is the premier conference for local public health professionals, bringing together practitioners, leaders, researchers, and students from across the country.
The Student Poster Competition offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to share their research, projects, and innovative ideas with a national audience while gaining valuable feedback from public health professionals and peers.
Whether you’re highlighting a class project, practicum experience, research study, or community initiative, the Student Poster Competition is a great way to showcase your work, expand your professional network, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of local public health.
Students selected to present will be asked to:
- Prepare and submit an abstract application for consideration as a student poster presenter.
- Attend the in-person poster session at NACCHO360 to discuss your work with judges and conference attendees.
- Ensure the poster reflects your original work and has been reviewed and approved by any co-authors, if applicable.
Prizes are awarded to the top undergraduate and graduate posters!
Eligibility to enter the competition is limited to undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a school or program of public health.
Applications for the 2026 Student Poster Competition are now closed. Stay tuned for more information on how to apply for next year's Student Poster Competition when abstracts open for the 2027 NACCHO360 Conference in Orlando, Florida!
Be inspired by last year’s winners! View the 2026 NACCHO360 Student Poster Competition Winners!
If you have any questions about NACCHO's Student Section or want to connect us with your School of Public Health, please reach out to [email protected].