About us
At Piat Public Health, our mission is to partner with communities to advance health equity through data-driven insights, inclusive engagement, and strategic action. We work to ensure that every voice is heard, every decision is made in consultation with those impacted by it, and every community has the tools to grow and thrive.
Mission:
1. Equity First
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life — and we prioritize equity in everything we do.
2. Community Voice
We prioritize the lived experiences of communities, ensuring that people are not just heard, but truly included and valued.
3. Data with Purpose
We use data not just to inform, but to inspire action — translating numbers into stories, and stories into change.
4. Collaboration
We build strong, respectful partnerships with clients, stakeholders, and communities to co-create solutions that last.
5. Learning & Growth
We are committed to continuously learning, innovating, and evolving with the ever-changing needs of public health.
Core Values:
Meet our Founder & CEO
Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP®
Alexandra Piatkowski is a seasoned public health consultant, epidemiologist, and certified Project Management Professional® with a passion for building healthier, more equitable communities. As the Founder and CEO of Piat Public Health, she brings over a decade of experience helping public health agencies, healthcare organizations, and community-based groups understand and address their most pressing health needs through data-driven insight, inclusive engagement, and strategic action.
Before founding Piat Public Health, Alexandra served as Director of Operations and Senior Public Health Consultant at Moxley Public Health, where she helped grow the firm’s international portfolio, and led numerous Community Health (Needs) Assessments (CHNAs/CHAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs)/Implementation Strategies for hospitals, public health departments, and coalitions. Her previous roles also include leadership positions at University Health Network (UHN), Health Commons Solutions Lab at Sinai Health, and Amplify Care.
At UHN, she spearheaded the development of the world’s first comprehensive Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Centre, securing a $52 million donation to build Canada’s first accredited emergency department for older adults, as well as a new GEM research and education institute and readmission prevention initiative.
Alexandra is also a dedicated mentor and community advocate - supporting emerging public health professionals through formal and informal mentorship - and serves as Co-Vice President of the Toronto Council on Aging, where she advances age-friendly, intergenerational community initiatives.
Alexandra holds a Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and blends technical skill with a collaborative, approachable style that makes her a trusted partner to clients and communities alike. Whether she’s facilitating a focus group, designing a data dashboard, or guiding strategic planning sessions, Alexandra leads with curiosity, compassion, and a deep belief in the power of public health initiatives to transform lives.
