Lisa A. Worden

Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders

2008

Lisa A. Worden is a program analyst at the Oneida County Health Department in Oneida County, N.Y., and is responsible for planning and implementing special community health projects. She coordinates community health assessment activities and participates in collaborative public health projects to network within the community. Her multi-agency community health partnerships and initiatives include the Oneida County Health Coalition, Regional Health Coordinating Council for Physical Activity and Nutrition, the Stop ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Committee, the Ladder to Leadership “Walk A Mile” Project for access to health care issues, the County Health Emergency Response and Preparedness Team, and the Board of Directors for the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees.

Scholar Testimonials

One of the most significant benefits to participating in the Ladder to Leadership program is the increased insight I’ve gained into my own and other individuals’ leadership and personality styles. I have a deeper understanding of how variations in communication and organizational perspectives can impact the success or failure of a project. More importantly, I can recognize and navigate the potential pitfalls associated with these differences in style. I am extremely grateful to the Ladder to Leadership program; it has profoundly impacted the way I think and approach collaborations with my co-workers and colleagues.