Our Strategy

We prepare scientists and leaders to advocate for human rights, champion social change, and serve communities. 

• Launch innovative degree programs, including an MS in Population Science. 

• Expand executive training and real-world, practice-based learning. 

• Strengthen inclusive mentorship and alumni engagement networks. 

Success: A globally diverse student body, new academic programs, and a robust alumni network powering impact worldwide. 

We create and scale solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges — in New York City, across the U.S., and around the world. 

• Develop innovative frameworks and predictive models to anticipate and respond to emerging issues. 

• Invest in faculty leadership and innovation across climate, technology, data science, and artificial intelligence to drive the future of health and well-being. 

• Lead policy and program evaluations to ensure that global practice is grounded in rigorous evidence. 

Success: Bold solutions that inform policy, strengthen health systems, and help communities everywhere thrive. 

We build principled partnerships and translate research into powerful insights that move evidence into action and impact. 

• Partner with governments, multilaterals, foundations, non-profits, the private sector, and communities to scale innovation and shape policy. 

• Communicate and translate evidence through multiple formats and platforms so that research is understood, accessible, and used to drive decision-making. 

• Nurture enduring partnerships that sustain innovation and amplify long-term impact. 

Success: Collaborative efforts that expand impact and foster solidarity, increased visibility for evidence-based solutions, resilient long-term partnerships, and broad adoption of research to drive change. 

We are building an inclusive, agile department where bold ideas and collaboration thrive — because a strong, well-supported team drives stronger partnerships and greater impact. 

• Invest in the growth and leadership of our students, faculty, and staff so they are equipped to innovate and deliver at the highest level. 

• Streamline systems and processes to work smarter, enabling creativity, efficiency, and seamless partnership. 

• Recognize and reward adaptive leadership and innovation that elevate excellence across our education, research, and practice. 

Success: A thriving, empowered department that works efficiently, equitably, and creatively toward shared goals — strengthening our ability to drive impact.