Lindsey Myers

Lindsey Myers has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Lindsey is currently the Vice President of Public Health Workforce & Infrastructure at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials since February 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Vice President of Social and Behavioral Health at the same organization from March 2021 to March 2023.

Before joining the Association, Lindsey worked at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Starting in August 2016, they served as the Violence and Injury Prevention-Mental Health Promotion Branch Chief, overseeing various programs and managing a team of 48 staff with an annual budget of $32 million. From February 2008 to August 2016, they were the Injury and Substance Abuse Prevention Section Manager, responsible for managing program budgets and staff.

Earlier in their career, Lindsey worked at the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment as the Program Director of the Division of Health Promotion, Community Health from August 2004 to February 2008. There, they developed and coordinated multiple community health programs and supervised 10 professional program staff.

Lindsey also gained research experience as a Research Assistant and Teaching Fellow IV at Yale University from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, they worked as a Teaching Assistant I at Yale University in 2002.

Lindsey's career began with the Peace Corps, where they served as a Volunteer High School English Teacher from June 1999 to July 2001. In this role, they taught English to students, developed a self-esteem and leadership program for young women, and established a non-governmental organization.

Overall, Lindsey Myers brings a wealth of experience in public health, program management, research, and teaching to their current role as Vice President at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.

Lindsey Myers has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and English, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Colorado Boulder. Lindsey also holds a Masters of Public Health degree in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from Yale University.