Where Montana’s public health professionals connect, collaborate, and support each other.
Engagement and Mentorship Programs
Connected Community
Engage with the Montana Public Health Community: Connected Community is where Montana’s public health professionals come together. Join groups tailored to your role or interests, access useful resources, and stay up to date on what’s happening across the state. Join statewide peers online, share ideas, find resources, and stay in the loop.
AMPHO Small County and Timely Topic Calls
Confluence and The Association of Montana Public Health Officials invite you join the Small County and Timely Topic Calls. These calls provide a space for Public Health Directors to connect with statewide partners, share real-time challenges and solutions, and stay informed on important public health updates. Calls typically include funding and policy updates, workforce resources, and opportunities to elevate local needs to statewide and national partners.
First Tuesday of the month: Timely Topic Calls.
Third Tuesday of the month: Peer-to-Peer call.
Public Health Nurse Section
The Montana Public Health Association Public Health Nurse Section brings together nurses from across Montana to strengthen recruitment, retention, and professional growth in public health nursing. We offer a supportive space for new and seasoned PHNs to share knowledge, ask questions, and build confidence in navigating the unique role of nursing in public health. Together, we’re advancing workforce sustainability and advocating for the policies that impact our profession and the communities we serve. We would love for you to join us!
Professional Development & Leadership Opportunities
MPHA: Public Health Nurse Mentorship Program
February - Summer of 2026
Calling for Mentees!
Mentees must be in their current position and/or profession for less than three years.
If you would like more information about the program, you can find it here.
Interested? Apply here.
Calling for Mentors!
Information for mentors can be found here.
If you feel called to become a mentor, please fill out this form! Also, if you have a colleague in mind who would be a great mentor, please share this information with them.
Contact: Abigail Hill (abigail.hill@cphamt.org)
About Abigail: I earned a bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Health, and Society from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from MSU. I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Montana. I work at the MSU Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing, Great Falls Campus, where I serve as a clinical instructor for health promotion and population health courses. Prior to teaching, I served as the Health Officer for the Cascade City–County Health Department for three years and worked for five years as a public health nurse. Public health is my passion, as it is for many nurses entering the profession. I am excited to lead the mentorship program and connect new nurses with peers across the state, as well as with resources and tools to enhance their public health practice. I also look forward to applying what I learn from this group to better prepare public health nurses at the college.
MEHA: Ambassador Program
MEHA Ambassadors will play a key role in strengthening connections across Montana’s environmental health workforce by supporting peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and engagement. Ambassadors collaborate with Confluence and MEHA, help elevate emerging issues, and receive a stipend plus travel and registration support to attend the Confluence Conference. This opportunity is funded by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Public Health System Improvement Office.
Open now! Apply here.
MEHA: Professional Development Fund
The Montana Environmental Health Association is offering professional development funding to support environmental health and public health professionals across Montana. Funds may be used for certification and licensure, conferences and trainings, online learning, and mentorship or peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Apply by the Feb. 20 priority deadline to be considered. This opportunity is funded by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Public Health System Improvement Office.
Priority consideration given to applications received by Feb. 20, 2026! Apply here.
While there is not a formal MEHA mentorship program running at this time, we are always happy to help connect environmental health professionals, including those new to the field, with experienced colleagues for guidance, questions, or informal support.
AMPHO: Lead Local Public Health Officials
Whether you’re seeking guidance or ready to share your expertise, we invite you to join our Lead Local Public Health Official mentorship community! Contact us to learn more.
These opportunities are funded by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Public Health System Improvement Office.
