We’ve just posted our close to final agenda for the Arizona Public Health Association’s 98th Annual Conference, and this year’s program focuses on one of the most important public health challenges facing Arizona: strengthening our behavioral health system.
Join us Friday, May 1 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix for From Crisis to Care: Improving Outcomes in Arizona’s Behavioral Health System.
View Our Agenda
The day will explore practical strategies to improve outcomes across Arizona—from crisis response systems and Medicaid policy to maternal mental health, housing supports, integrated care, and new analytic tools.
Keynote
We’re honored to open the conference with Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association, one of the nation’s most influential physician leaders and a steadfast advocate for evidence-based public health policy.
Speakers (in order of presentation)
| Georges Benjamin, MD American Public Health Association |
Taylor Vaughn, MPH Arizona State University |
William Riley, PhD Arizona State University |
| George Runger, PhD Arizona State University |
Adonis Deniz Jr. Mercy Care |
Noemi Zaragoza Mercy Care |
| Tenasha Hildebrand Mercy Care |
Crystal Fox Arizona Mad Moms |
Rachel Streiff Arizona Mad Moms |
| Kimberly Craig Center for Health and Recovery |
Michele Russell La Frontera |
Maria Navarrete, MSW Chicanos por la Causa |
| Heather Brady, LPC University of Arizona |
Shannon Alexander, AdvCD (DONA) University of Arizona |
Violet Perez-Siwik, MD University of Arizona |
| Jonathan Brinks University of Arizona |
Chant Sullivan University of Arizona |
Yevheniia Varyvoda, PhD University of Arizona |
| Roshini Moodley Naidoo, MBChB, MPH, MBA Arizona State University |
Marisa Domino Arizona State University |
Matthew Martin Arizona State University |
| Alex Demyan Contexture |
Jess Howard, LMSW Solari Crisis and Human Services |
Ty Rosensteel Solari |
| Jessica Varney, MPH Terros Health |
Vanna Campion, MD Terros Health |
Kate Dobler AHCCCS |
| Alisa Randall AHCCCS |
Barbara Cuadras AHCCCS |
Charles Sullivan ABC Housing Corporation |
| Dede Yazzie Devine, MBA Lived Experience Advocate |
Catherine Dobler, AHCCCS | Carmen Heredia, MSW Sonora Strategy Partners |
Throughout the day, speakers will examine how Arizona can move toward stronger prevention, treatment, and recovery systems for folks with behavioral health needs in Arizona.
The AzPHA conference is also one of the best opportunities each year to connect with Arizona’s public health community, exchange ideas and build partnerships that improve health across our state.
Register or Become a Sponsor
If you’re planning to attend, it’s a good idea to register early. And if your organization wants to connect with Arizona’s public health community, please consider joining us as a sponsor.