“This strategic plan underscores the School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center’s unwavering commitment to eradicating health disparities and promoting health equity through the pillars of education, research, and service. Their steadfast dedication to forging partnerships with local, national, and global communities will serve as a beacon, lighting the path forward in achieving universal health equity. ASPPH applauds the school’s exemplary leadership and resolute commitment to this vision. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the transformative initiatives the school will enact to foster thriving communities.”

Laura Magaña, PhD
President & CEO
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)

“Congratulations on the completion of the HSC School of Public Health Strategic Plan! As the Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, I see the frontline workforce needs for public health, and I appreciate that the HSC School of Public Health will be preparing students to focus on social accountability, community and partnerships. We look forward to partnering with you to help accomplish your educational efforts, and we also look forward to being able to work with your faculty and graduates in the future.”

Dr. Philip Huang
Director/Health Authority
Dallas County Health and Human Services Deparment

“Congratulations to Dean Dharamsi and colleagues for completing their ambitious strategic plan, Impact 2030. The plan is a model for centering community, health equity and social accountability. HSC’s School of Public Health is poised for elevated reach and impact.”

Dr. Rodney Lyn
Dean, Georgia State University School of Public Health

“JPS Health Network stands in partnership with HSC School of Public Health for its commitment to the health of Tarrant County residents. The School of Public Health continues to identify pressing health challenges while producing long-term solutions that will address health inequities in the North Texas community and beyond.”

Dr. Karen Duncan
CEO and President, JPS Health Network

“THEnet enthusiastically embraces the School of Public Health’s bold and impact-driven strategic plan that champions multi-sectoral collaboration and social accountability as pivotal pillars for sustainable development. This strategic framework centers communities as vital partners in advancing health equity, reinforcing our collective commitment to fostering lasting change.”

Björg Pálsdóttir
CEO, Training for Health Equity Network: THEnet

“Your plan clearly outlines the direction the school is moving toward, and it’s a great achievement. We are thrilled to be a collaborative partner in your endeavors, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with you. Additionally, we are excited to see UNT Dallas public health undergraduate students pursue their educational goals at the Health Science Center. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this important field.”

Dr. Constance Lacy
Dean, UNT Dallas School of Behavioral
and Human Services

“I am encouraged by the new SPH strategic plan. The vision and outlined goals align with the current needs of our global community. The applied, practice-based approach to learning ensures that students will have the experience and skills to make an immediate impact upon graduation. More importantly, this plan builds up on long-standing core values of HSC’s collaborative, community-based approaches to scholarship, research, and practice, that are the foundation for future success.”

Dr. Patrick K Moonan Chief Epidemiologist, Global TB Branch, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and SPH alumnus: MPH, 2002; DrPH, 2005

“To ensure sustainability, health care systems must strategically prioritize prevention and community-centered solutions. This will require a comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health, proficiency in AI technologies and a heightened responsiveness to community needs. I look forward to witnessing the transformative journey led by Dr. Dharamsi and his team at SPH.”

Dr. Dimitrios Karamichos
Interim Dean, HSC School of Biomedical Sciences

“There is so much power in practical learning. Students who see an immediate impact in their communities will remain motivated to work through the inevitable challenges of their professional journey.”

Dr. Glenn Forister
Dean, HSC School of Health Professions

“The School of Public Health at HSC has embraced a noble commitment: to center teaching, research and practice within a community context. Essentially, we are educating students to be practitioners and providers, with the community as our “patient.” The strategic plan requires faculty and students to serve alongside community members, not in isolation or from an ivory tower, but as partners. This involves an applied approach to learning, where each academic task and assignment is directly tied to improving the health of those around us. This change requires courage and vision, breaking through the constraints of typical academic approaches. Visioning is crucial and I am energized and excited by this refined focus and proud to be an HSC alumnus.”

Matt Richardson, DrPH, MPH, FACHE
Director of Public Health, Denton County

Thank you, North Texas, for anchoring your plan in the reason schools of public health exist: to prepare a competent and compassionate workforce, to collaborate with the community in problem articulation and the generation of solutions, and to build a culture of social accountability that allows everyone the right to be healthy.  I commend this stellar example of leadership in action and look forward to seeing where this takes you!

Donna J. Petersen, ScD, MHS, CPH, FAAAS
University of South Florida

At Helping Restore Ability, we are dedicated to serving individuals in the North Texas Community who require in-home assistance to maintain their independence. The SPH’s mission to cultivate service-oriented and community-impacting public health professionals is evident in the exceptional quality of interns, staff, and professionals we engage with regularly. This commitment is further underscored by the 2030 strategic plan, which outlines a continued focus on community impact. We eagerly anticipate the ongoing success of this partnership in the future.

Vicki Niedermayer, MS, BCBA
Chief Executive Officer

The SPH already has an impressive track record of service to the community.  The release of this strategic plan illustrates that the institution has no plans to rest on its laurels.  Instead, it intends to lean into a community-centric approach that prepares the next generation of healthcare leaders to be socially engaged and accountable, culturally sensitive and collaborative in all that it does.

We are excited to see the positive impact that the UNTHSC SPH’s strategic plan will have on Tarrant County, and your friends and partners at United Way of Tarrant County stand ready to support the focus on person-centered health equity.

Leah M. King, CFRE
President & CEO
United Way of Tarrant County

“The IMPACT 2030 plan from the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is rooted in community and collaboration – both of which are central to public health and the pursuit of health equity. As such, this thorough and comprehensive strategic plan positions the school for continued growth and impact locally, nationally and globally well into the future.”

DuBois Bowman, Ph.D.
University of Michigan
Dean of the School of Public Health