IHLA Fellows & Affiliates Program

We are so glad you asked! The newly adopted definition states One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent. The approach mobilizes multiple sectors, disciplines, and communities at varying levels of society to work together to foster well-being and tackle threats to health and ecosystems while addressing the collective need for clean water, energy, and air; safe and nutritious food; climate change action; and sustainable development. For more information about One Health, please visit the World Health Organization.

We’re on a mission to revolutionize the health and well-being of our communities! At the IHLA, we believe optimal health and well-being should be integral to our daily lives. As a team of passionate problem-solvers with diverse skills, we offer solutions to help communities achieve their health goals. Working with partner organizations, communities, and their leaders, we tackle critical health needs head-on. Powered by our expertise, a growth mindset, and just enough coffee, we bring the personnel, services, and tools needed to maximize health and well-being in Georgia and beyond. If you find yourself nodding as you read, consider applying to the program.

Meetings between the IHLA Research and Service Teams will be at the heart of this collaboration. Research and Service talents will propel us into an era of innovative teamwork and community enrichment with numerous health benefits. We recognize that, as a team, we are greater than the sum of our individual talents. As “Team IHLA,” we look to the future with a shared vision, a common goal, and a passion to address wicked health challenges as a united front. Let’s do this! 

A resounding “Yes!” We encourage everyone to engage in interdisciplinary work. As seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, health impacts all areas of life, and community health benefits from cross-discipline collaborations. Now is the time to unleash your awesomeness! Join our Fellows & Affiliates Program to discover how you can apply your talent and skills to improve the health of communities around the world. IHLA is a place where magic happens, and we know you have a lot to contribute to this epic quest.

We understand there is a lot of work to do! Right now, we don’t know what next year will bring, but we will allow affiliates to onboard on a rolling basis.

We are a team of dreamers, doers, and changemakers. We recognize our people are our greatest asset, and we achieve our best work as a team. Together, we can accomplish more than we ever could alone. We believe that to transform health and well-being externally, we must start internally, so we strive to create an environment where our team members find joy in what they do, where they feel supported, and where their holistic well-being is prioritized. We encourage curiosity, innovation, and creativity. We understand that when our team members are happy and fulfilled, our passion and energy radiate, leading to an even greater impact on the communities we serve. Who wouldn’t want to be part of that?!