Partner in Health: Collaborative Solutions for a Healthier Future
Health Equity Leader
Dr. Angelica Hardee is an executive public health leader committed to advancing community health and health equity. She currently leads regional efforts to address critical public health challenges in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
Her work focuses on improving population health through strategies that address chronic disease prevention, tobacco and e-cigarette use, and access to nutritious food. Dr. Hardee brings a systems-level approach to creating sustainable, community-driven solutions that promote well-being and reduce health disparities.
Change Agent
Dr. Hardee leads efforts to advance policy, systems, and environmental changes to improve population health. Her work addresses chronic disease prevention, promotes youth health education, and increases equitable access to healthy food. She brings together public health professionals, researchers, and community stakeholders to share knowledge, align strategies, and drive collaborative solutions.
She actively partners with community organizations and neighborhood coalitions to understand local health priorities and co-create initiatives that support long-term community well-being.
Community Advocate
Dr. Hardee is dedicated to addressing health-related social needs in the community. She serves as Chair-Elect and former 3-time Governing Councilor for the Community Health Planning and Policy Development section of the American Public Health Association. She also advocates for higher education and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Cincinnati and Tulane University.
Dr. Hardee is passionate about her community and serves as Past President of the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio and a Board Member for the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. With her involvement, she plans to help young professionals become civically engaged in identifying and addressing issues of public concern and making a difference in the community.
