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Mission
• Promote effective use of epidemiologic data to guide public health practice
and improve health
• Support effective public health surveillance and epidemiologic practice
through training, capacity development, and peer consultation
• Develop standards for practice
• Advocate for resources and scientifically based policy

Vision

Using the power of epidemiology to improve the public’s health
Values

Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Excellence Through Integrity
and Respect for All

2018–2020 Strategic Plan

CENTRAL CHALLENGE:
Strengthen the Role of Applied Epidemiology to Drive Public Health & Policy Actions

Establish Leading Edge Public Develop, Expand, & Diversify Ensure Organizational
Health Applied Epidemiology the Epidemiology Workforce Effectiveness

A1 Champion National Surveillance B1 Train & Mentor Workforce to Ensure C1 Increase Advocacy Efforts
Strategies
Competency Relevancy
Governance Structures
A2 Co-Develop Infectious & Non-Infectious B2 Recruit & Retain Next-Generation C2 Align CSTE Operations &
Disease Surveillance Initiatives
B3 Develop & Foster Leadership C3 Diversify & Align Funding Sources
A3 Accelerate Integration of Informatics B4 Encourage Workforce Diversity C4 Establish Leadership Role in Public
into Epidemiology Practice
Adapt Surveillance Strategies to B5 Address Gaps in Epi Capacity Health Emergency Response
A4 New Clinical Diagnostics, Practice & Deepen & Broaden Member
Information Systems C5 Engagement
A5 Lead Innovation in Applied
Epidemiology Science & Practice

Refine & Strengthen Relationships with Key Partners Strengthen CSTE Public Health Presence & Communications

Mission, V ision, & Strat egic Plan 4