Student Section
NACCHO is the only organization dedicated to serving every local health department in the nation. NACCHO serves 3,300+ local health departments and is the leader in providing cutting-edge, skill-building, professional resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. The mission of the NACCHO Student Program is to provide public health students with resources and a collaborative environment to support and promote best practices for community health while fostering a network for the next generation of local health leaders.
The Section Model for the student program would serve as a platform for Public Health students to connect nationally on a singular committee, working to lead NACCHO student member engagement, outreach, and service within local public health.
With our Student Program we aim to carry out NACCHO’s mission by:
- Building a diverse network of students that are passionate about the health & safety of their communities
- Engaging students with exceptional opportunities to enhance their Public Health education
- Providing a platform for students to broaden their professional network and launch a career in Local Public Health
Student Membership Benefits
Collaborate with fellow Student Members through monthly committee meetings lead by the Student Leadership Officials, participate in the NACCHO360 Student Poster Session, and engage in daily discussions on current public health topics on the NACCHO Virtual Community platform.
Work in tangent with NACCHO Staff on Webinars & Training Opportunities, and Access to all NACCHOs Programmatic Webinars.
Attend NACCHO Public Health Trainings within NACCHO University around Health Equity, Adaptive Leadership etc.
Access to the 3,300+ NACCHO Member Local Health Directory. Participate in mentorship and learning opportunities with Local Public Health Officials and Subject Matter Experts in your public health area of interest.
Represent the student voice at NACCHO with opportunities to lead the Student Section, Review abstracts for NACCHO360, and Engage with national committees.
The Student Action Award will recognize one student each year at the NACCHO360 conference for their exceptional contributions to local public health.
Access the ‘Student Job Board’ where NACCHO members will post internship, fellowship, and entry-level opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Schools of Public Health Package: $795
$595 available through March 31, 2025
- 10 Student Memberships
- 1 Faculty Membership
- Discounted Additional Undergraduate Student Rate: $40
- Discounted Additional Graduate Student Rate: $50
For every 10 additional students, the school receives one free faculty membership.
Individual Undergraduate Student Membership - $50
$40 available through March 31, 2025
Individual Graduate Student Membership - $60
$50 available through March 31, 2025
If you have any questions about NACCHO's Student Section, Student Leadership, or want to connect us with your School of Public Health, please feel free to reach out to one of our staff members listed below.