In the November session of Hot Topics in Practice presenters Sarah Cusworth Walker, PhD, Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Washington, and Jessica Jeavons, JD, Director of Policy and Strategy at Public Health - Seattle & King County, will discuss policy codesign as a collaborative tool for public health teams, focusing on the levels of involvement, processes, and roles it involves. By viewing this webinar, participants will be better positioned to identify complex or difficult public problems that require the integration of multiple perspectives.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the difference between Big P and little p policy
  • Describe the principles of collaborative policy development
  • Identify situations that may be best suited for using policy codesign

Intended Audiences

  • Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners

  • Community organizers, social workers, public safety and tribal justice professionals

Presenters

Sarah Cusworth Walker
PhD, Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Washington

Jessica Jeavons
JD, Director of Policy and Strategy at Public Health - Seattle & King County

Resources

  • Slides | Slide handout (slides available immediately before session)

Continuing Education Credits

Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.

Date: 
November 19, 2025
Air Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:00 pm PST
Format: 
Webinar
Duration: 
1 hour
Cost: 
Free
Series: 
Hot Topics in Practice
Competency Domains: 
Analytical/Assessment Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills