In this episode of This is Public Health, we’re diving into the future of Illinois’ public health workforce. Join us for a conversation with Kristin Rzeczkowski, Workforce Director at the Illinois Department of Public Health, and Molly Peters, Public Health Administrator at Greene/Scott County Health Department and co-chair of the Public Health Workforce Transformation project.

Kristin breaks down what workforce transformation really means and how it’s poised to improve health outcomes across the state. Molly shares her frontline perspective on what keeps people motivated in public health—and why investing in the workforce is an investment in every community’s well-being. Whether you're a public health professional or simply curious about how systems evolve to meet community needs, this episode highlights the people, passion, and planning behind the progress.