About
Created in 2014 by the Office of the United States Surgeon General, the mission of United States Public Health Service Athletics is to protect, promote, and advance the health of the American people though fitness. First and foremost a health outreach program, Public Health Service Athletics is a venue to encourage participation in running, swimming, biking, walking, weightlifting, and other speed, strength, and endurance events, led by the members of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS).
Mission
To protect, promote, and advance the health of the American people through fitness.
Core Values
- Health Promotion through Fitness
- Leadership (Get Fit, Stay Fit)
- Outreach (Be the connection to others getting fit and staying fit)
- Visibility (Show the USPHS colors when exercising, rebranding the Corps as leaders in fitness)
Our Team
| Executive Directors |
CDR Clara Stevens |
| LCDR Shantel Barnes |
| Operations |
LCDR Kyrsten Smith (Lead) |
| LT Alesya Van Meter (Lead) |
| LCDR Henry Nettling |
| LCDR Tara Lemons |
| LCDR Vanessa Goosen |
| Communications and Social Media |
LT Alyeshka Jusino-Acosta (Lead) |
| CAPT Evan Shukan |
| CDR Juana Figueroa |
| CDR Dereck Smith |
| LT Melinda Frank |
| Listserv/Photo Archive |
LCDR Ben Bishop |
| Awards and Data |
CDR Jeff Miller |
| LCDR Justin Markley |
| LT Trusha Daya |
| LT Nam To |
| JOAG Liaison |
LCDR Natalie Li |
| Advisor |
CAPT Diem-Kieu Ngo |
Page Last Modified on 6/26/2023
