World Delegates Program - Boston Congress of Public Health

BCPH Launches New World Delegates Program

The Boston Congress of Public Health (BCPH) proudly announces the World Delegates Program, a global initiative expanding public health leadership and outreach globally. Delegates will represent their states, nations, and regions, uniting under the BCPH mission of advancing health equity, social justice, and global collaboration. Together, they will help establish a global communication and leadership network that:

Strengthens BCPH’s reach domestically and abroad – membership, publications
Showcases emerging voices in public health (feeds pipelines for award winners)
Pipeline for regular webinars and conferences
Amplifies initiatives that advance equity and social justice worldwide.

Watch a recording of the BCPH World Delegates Informational Webinar:

Who Should Apply
We are especially interested in delegates from the following regions:

United States (state-level or region-level)
Canada, Mexico, UK/Ireland
Middle East
West Africa, East Africa
East Asia, Southeast Asia
Australia/New Zealand

What Do Delegates Do?
Delegates selected for the inaugural 2026-2027 cohort will:

Serve a one-year term
Engage in quarterly virtual convenings for global updates, coordination, and networking
Complete one small project with BCPH, such as a webinar, regional campaign, blog series, community survey).
Post weekly on social media, amplify BCPH initiatives, and promote signature programs, such as the BCPHR journal submissions; BCPH award programs (40 Under 40 in Public Health Catalyst Awards), and BCPH fellowships (BCPH Research Scholars Program).

How Will Delegates Be Selected?
BCPH is searching for delegates who are:

Highly motivated, ambitious
Rising or established leaders in public health and social justice
Skilled in communication, social media, and outreach
Strong verbal communicators with a passion for engagement
Interested in regional, national, and international recognition

What Benefits Do Delegates Receive?
Delegates receive:

Automatic BCPH membership during the delegation year
Recognition as a global representative in public health
Recognition in the BCPH Review, newsletters, and social media.
Networking with peers across continents
Stipend up to $250 for service
End-of-year Delegates’ Summit (virtual or hybrid TBD) where they present regional challenges and solutions.
Opportunity to become BCPH Regional Chair and/or Global Chair in subsequent years
Certificate of completio