Public Health Coffee Chats
by I Am Health Education®
Connect with Public Health Professionals in Just 30 Minutes
Public Health Coffee Chats are short virtual networking sessions hosted through the Public Health Workforce Lab by I Am Health Education®.
These conversations create space for public health professionals to meet peers across the field, exchange ideas, and discuss topics shaping the public health workforce.
Each session lasts 30 minutes and includes small breakout conversations so participants can connect with others in meaningful ways.
Upcoming Coffee Chats
What to Expect
Each Coffee Chat is structured to make networking easy and comfortable.
Session format:
5 minutes — Welcome and discussion prompt
15 minutes — Small breakout conversations
8 minutes — Group share back
2 minutes — Announcements
Participants will meet several professionals during each session.
Upcoming Topics
Coffee Chats are held monthly and focus on themes related to the public health workforce.
Upcoming topics explore career growth, workforce challenges, CHES certification, and public health leadership and career growth.
Who Should Attend
Coffee Chats are open to anyone interested in connecting with others in the public health field, including:
Public health professionals
Health educators
CHES and MCHES professionals
Graduate students
Community health leaders
Individuals exploring public health careers
Why Join the Conversation
Public health professionals often work across different organizations and sectors, making it difficult to connect with others doing similar work.
Coffee Chats provide an easy way to:
Expand your professional network
Learn from peers in the field
Share experiences and ideas
Stay connected to conversations shaping the workforce
Part of the Public Health Workforce Lab
These Coffee Chats are part of the Public Health Workforce Lab by I Am Health Education®, a community designed to bring public health professionals together through networking and workforce conversations.
Also Preparing for CHES?
Many Coffee Chat participants are preparing for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam.
If you are interested in certification preparation, join the interest list for the upcoming CHES Collective, launching ahead of the October 2026 exam window.
