Supervisory and leadership level roles in the public health laboratory have seen a generational transition as more senior staff have retired in recent years. In response, Wadsworth Center: Community. Advancement. Recruitment. Engagement. (CARE) launched the first-ever Wadsworth Center’s “Leadership Academy”.
The inaugural cohort of the Leadership Academy concluded their program recently, covering topics focused on managing people and communication strategies with practical assignments throughout the year.
These 10 program participants directly supervise over 50 individuals in infectious disease, environmental health science, genetics, laboratory quality certification, and the director’s office. The program was organized in partnership with the Association of Public Health Laboratories Leadership Development Programs, and delivered with the assistance of senior leaders at the Wadsworth Center as guest facilitators.