Podcasts
TRANSMISSION CONTROL PODCAST: Sustaining Wins Beyond the Hospital Walls
Alexandra Piatkowski shares expert insight on the importance of integrating infection prevention (IP) with community and public health efforts. She highlights the need for collaboration beyond healthcare settings, dedicated time for quality improvement, and clearer communication about what public health is and how it supports prevention. This episode offers practical guidance for IP and public health professionals working to sustain prevention and strengthen community health impact.
PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS PODCAST: Community Engagement & Effective Data Communication
Alexandra Piatkowski talks through her career journey, sharing practical lessons on authentic community engagement, flexible communication formats, and purposeful data collection. She highlights the value of stakeholder feedback, meaningful needs assessments, and turning insights into real action. This episode offers clear guidance to help public-health professionals bridge boundaries and design impactful community programs.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL PODCAST: Ounces Over Pounds - Diagnosing Community Health
Alexandra Piatkowski discusses the effective collection of community health data, and how to use creative strategies to engage with diverse communities - from the Amish communities in rural Ohio, to the residents of the Jamaican Blue Mountains - this discussion will provide insights to help you transcend community boundaries and deliver impactful public health programs to any population.
PUBLIC HEALTH WORLD PODCAST: Alexandra Piatkowski, Public Health Consultant
Alexandra Piatkowski and host Jamil Locker share a lively conversation about health equity and public health consulting. They discuss: effective methods for conducting Community Health (Needs) Assessments (CHNAs/CHAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs); ways to ensure that diverse perspectives are included in decision-making; and key differences between the Canadian and American healthcare and public health systems.
Articles & Awards
WORLDWIDE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FEATURE
Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP®, a seasoned public health consultant, epidemiologist, and project manager, has launched Piat Public Health, a consulting firm dedicated to helping public health, healthcare, and community-based organizations understand and address complex health challenges through data-driven insight, inclusive engagement, and strategic action.
Influential Women Magazine recognized Alexandra Piatkowski, Founder & CEO of Piat Public Health, for her leadership and impact in advancing equity-driven, community-centred public health practice. A public health leader, epidemiologist, and PMP®-certified professional, her work is grounded in collaboration, equity, and amplifying community voice—values that also guide her mentorship and community involvement.
PUBLIC HEALTH CEO OF THE YEAR, THE PUBLIC HEALTH CLUB
Awarded to Alexandra Piatkowski, Founder & CEO of Piat Public Health, for outstanding engagement, leadership, and collaboration within the Public Health Club community. This recognition celebrates her commitment to continuous learning, thought leadership, and building meaningful connections that advance public health practice, while leading with generosity, curiosity, and impact.
FROM PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT TO ENTREPRENEUR: with Founder & CEO of Piat Public Health, Alexandra Piatkowski
Alexandra Piatkowski reflects on her journey from public health professional to entrepreneur and the lessons she’s learned about turning insight into impact. She highlights the importance of community needs assessments, cross-sector collaboration, and clear communication in designing programs that truly meet people’s needs. This episode offers practical perspectives for professionals seeking to bridge data, strategy, and community priorities to strengthen health outcomes.
PIAT PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ALIFOR
Piat Public Health announced a strategic partnership with Alifor Clinical Decision Support to support the implementation and evaluation of AI-enabled clinical workflow technology. Alexandra Piatkowski, Founder & CEO of Piat Public Health, will serve as Strategic Health System & Implementation Lead. The partnership’s first initiative is an implementation study in a trauma centre in Lagos, Nigeria, part of a broader effort to test and evaluate the technology across a variety of healthcare settings.
PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY CONVERSATIONS PODCAST: Public Health Is Everywhere
Alexandra Piatkowski joins a group of public health professionals to reflect on what public health really means in practice. Together, they highlight how public health is embedded in everyday systems, the importance of using clear, relatable communication to make its impact visible, and the role of community insight in shaping effective solutions. The conversation offers practical perspectives for professionals looking to connect data, lived experience, and strategy to drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes.
Awarded to Alexandra Piatkowski, Founder & CEO of Piat Public Health, as one of the Top Women Leaders of 2026 by Women We Admire. This recognition honours exceptional women leading with vision, influence, and impact across industries, and reflects her leadership in advancing public health through strategy, data, and community-centred approaches—driving meaningful change across health systems and communities.
PUBLIC HEALTH INSIGHT PODCAST: Jumping From Health Systems Transformation to Public Health Consulting
Alexandra Piatkowski shares her journey from health systems transformation into public health consulting, including her role in developing the world’s first comprehensive seniors emergency medicine centre. She reflects on how her experiences across epidemiology, policy, and project management shaped her approach to system-level impact, emphasizing the importance of bridging strategy and implementation and translating data and community insight into practical solutions.
PUBLIC HEALTH INSIGHT PODCAST: Turning Data To Action With Community Needs Assessments
Alexandra Piatkowski explores the role of community needs assessments in driving meaningful public health action, highlighting how relying on existing data alone can miss critical context. She emphasizes the importance of integrating community voice, applying equity in practice, and designing approaches that are both practical and responsive to real-world constraints. The conversation offers valuable insights for professionals looking to translate data into actionable, community-informed solutions.