Public Health Leadership for Sustainable Development in the Age of Disruption

Catalog description

This immersive two-week course in rural Wyoming explores leadership, sustainable development, and adaptive strategies in the face of global disruptions. Through preparatory readings, discussions, and hands-on experiences in Wyoming’s rugged terrain, students will examine public health leadership in complex, disrupted contexts. The curriculum incorporates sustainability science, disaster management, and theories of change, with case studies on Grand Teton National Park, conservation legacies, fracking controversies, and innovative healthcare delivery models. Students will collaborate with rural healthcare providers, indigenous communities, and crisis teams, gaining insights into health disparities and pioneering solutions like telehealth. Wyoming’s unique setting offers a living laboratory for reflection, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. A three-day wilderness adventure is available as an optional course conclusion.