Empower your leadership journey—unleash potential, create impact and drive change. The ELP is an annual leadership development program that offers unique training opportunities and the chance to collaborate with peers on learning and growth experiences.
Learn moreLeadership Development Programs
Our leadership development programs work with laboratory staff to strengthen leadership skills and help kick-start professional growth. Each program is tailored to a specific career stage and provides helpful resources and opportunities to network.
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Our Leadership Programs
APHL sponsors leadership development programs, connects new public health laboratory directors and coordinates or provides educational sessions and forums to advance careers in public health laboratory science and shape the direction of the field. Initiatives include:
After graduation from the Emerging Leader Program, ELAN members further enhance their leadership skills by participating in hot topic forums, serving as peer coaches for current emerging leaders and promoting and contributing to workforce development training and projects.
Learn moreNew laboratory directors, assistant directors and senior laboratory staff refine leadership skills while addressing critical operational issues in member laboratories. Participants have opportunities to network and build partnerships with federal agencies. Previously delivered as the New Laboratory Directors’ Orientation.
Learn moreAfter graduation from Laboratory Leaders of Today, LLOTA members further enhance their leadership skills by participating in hot topic forums, serving as peer coaches for current emerging leaders and contributing to workforce development training and projects.
Learn moreThe Quarterly Networking Events offer virtual sessions where public health laboratorians can strengthen networking skills and connect with peers in similar roles. Each session includes a short skill-building segment, followed by small-group discussions designed to foster meaningful professional connections.
Learn moreCommunications and Publications
Stories From the Field
Read the latest stories about our leadership programs in action from APHL’s Blog and Lab Matters Magazine.
Leadership Development Publications
- Emerging Leader Program: 2026 Leadership Assessment
- Emerging Leader Program: 2026 Career Growth Assessment
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Journal of Medical Microbiology
Overview of US public health laboratory leadership development programmes and implementation opportunities
Resources From Our Programs
Certain leadership programs include a project component, where participants collaborate to develop a resource or product that benefits the public health laboratory community.
- Teambuilding Toolkit
- Employee Advocacy Resources
- Effective Communication for Aspiring Laboratory Leaders
Events and Communities
Quarterly All-member Networking Skill Practice
APHL holds Quarterly Networking Events open to all members, featuring a brief spotlight on essential networking skills, followed by breakout discussions designed to foster meaningful connections and dialogue.
Leadership Development Program Communities
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ELP Virtual Modality Community
ColLABorate CommunityA forum for current members of the Virtual Modality of the Emerging Leader Program.
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Emerging Leader Alumni Network
ColLABorate CommunityA forum for alumni of the Emerging Leader Program.
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Laboratory Leaders of Today Alumni
ColLABorate CommunityA forum for alumni of the Laboratory Leaders of Today Program.