Advisory Council Spotlight: Latoya Sahadeo

As SHLI deepens its partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through the DEI in Health Professions initiative, we're introducing the people driving that work nationally, continuing with Advisory Council member Latoya Sahadeo, MPH.

About Latoya

Latoya Sahadeo, MPH, is Director of the Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health (DELPH) program at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). DELPH was established by ASTHO and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine with support from the CDC, and launched in December 2021 to strengthen the capacity and network of mid-senior level governmental public health professionals seeking to advance their careers. As program director, she oversees an intensive ten-month cohort experience built around skill-building workshops, coaching, professional networking, peer-to-peer support, and exposure to national thought leaders.

Focus areas: Public Health Leadership • Leadership Development • Workforce Diversity • Professional Networking • Peer Support

Key Programs

Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health (DELPH). A leadership development program for mid-senior level governmental public health professionals, delivered by ASTHO in partnership with SHLI and supported by the CDC.

DELPH Cohort Experience. An intensive ten-month experience with skill-building workshops, coaching, networking opportunities, peer-to-peer support, and access to national thought leaders.

Alumni Engagement. Ongoing monitoring of program alumni, evaluation of changes in practice, and an annual opportunity for alumni engagement and peer connections.

By the Numbers

• 10-month leader development cohort experience
• 5 core program goals
• 2021: the year DELPH launched

Opportunities for Collaboration

• DELPH Fall Intensive, Nov. 16–19, Arlington, VA (in-person)
• DELPH Coffee Conversation Series. Interested in serving as a guest speaker? Contact Latoya at lsahadeo@astho.org.

Latoya Sahadeo serves on the RWJF DEI in Health Professions Advisory Council. Meet the full council and learn more about the initiative on the RWJF DEI HBCU Medical School Program page.

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