Ahead of the Curve

A Speaker Series from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

In our dynamic world, the pursuit of health equity is both valiant and never complete. Generations of public health leaders have devoted themselves to the ultimate goal of a healthier, more equitable world for all. Bringing contemporary leaders to share their insights, vision, and perseverance is the principle of Ahead of the Curve, a speaker series from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. The series launched in the fall of 2020 with a focus on personal storytelling from dynamic leaders during a pandemic and beyond.

All events are free and open to the public.

Upcoming Event: Ahead of the Curve featuring Gina McCarthy

Gina McCarthy

First-Ever White House Climate Advisor, Former EPA Administrator, Professor & Environmental and Public Health Thought Leader

Thursday, January 16 | 4pm ET

The first-ever White House National Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy is one of the nation’s most respected voices on climate change, the environment, and public health. As head of the Climate Policy Office under President Biden, McCarthy’s leadership led to the most aggressive action on climate in U.S. history, creating new jobs and unprecedented clean energy innovation and investments across the country. She will reflect on the impact of investing for a sustainable future in this live conversation with Dean DuBois Bowman.

Past Speakers