Knowing how to create a healthier world is not enough; that knowledge has to be turned into action.
Mission
Mission: The Activist Lab is a catalyst for bold public health practice that builds just and fair systems. Our mission is to nurture the talents of students, expertise of our faculty, and commitment of our staff, connecting the resources of our school with communities and decision-makers to create the conditions in which all people can reach their fullest potential and happiness.
Purpose
Purpose: To translate the expertise from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners into action.
Knowing how to create a healthier world is not enough; we seek to turn that knowledge into action. We aim to revolutionize the practice of public health by teaching practitioners to engage the world in a way that meets the current moment. We partner with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and communities to provide knowledge and skills to engage with policies and educate decision makers to improve public health for entire populations.
Values
Generosity: To give fully of our attention, time, expertise and empathy in order to build authentic partnerships that create sustainable change.
Compassion: To recognize challenges and seek solutions, healing and repair.
Courage: To bring our full selves to the work knowing we will face obstacles as opportunities, despite difficulty or fear.
Justice: To act and speak in ways that honor the dignity of all people with fairness and equity.
Vision
Values: Generosity: To give fully of our attention, time, expertise and empathy in order to build authentic partnerships that create sustainable change.
Compassion: To recognize challenges and seek solutions, healing and repair.
Courage: To bring our full selves to the work knowing we will face obstacles as opportunities, despite difficulty or fear.
Justice: To act and speak in ways that honor the dignity of all people with fairness and equity.
