New York State Public Health Association

What New York State Public Health Association does

New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) is a nonprofit, membership-based professional association headquartered in Albany, New York, that serves public health practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates across the State of New York. It is among the nation's oldest independent public health organizations and operates as a formal affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA), with NYSPHA's President elected to the APHA Executive Board in November 2025. NYSPHA's core offerings are organized around six standing committees and workgroups — Climate, Mental Health, Chronic Disease, Maternal-Child Health, Policy & Advocacy, and Public Health in Action — alongside a Membership Committee, Communications Committee, and an Innovation Hub featuring programs such as Energy Warriors (environmental literacy and clean-energy workforce training, with over 400 youth trained over 10 years).

The organization's product surface centers on member services, annual conferences (including the 2026 Public Health Partnership Conference co-hosted with the NYS Association of County Health Officials in Lake Placid), targeted educational events (Public Health Hackathon, Climate Communications Through the Arts, Youth Adult Change-Makers), and published resource guides (Youth Climate Resource Guide, Youth Heart Health Resources Guide). Underlying technology is provided entirely by third-party platforms: Glueup powers event registration and the member portal, Glueup's My Glue mobile apps are available on Android and iOS, and Bonfire runs the merchandise store. NYSPHA does not operate any proprietary technology platform, does not disclose APIs or SDKs, and uses no in-house AI/ML capabilities.

NYSPHA's revenue model is diversified across three disclosed streams: recurring membership dues, conference and event fees (including the Annual PHPC Conference, hackathons, and workshops), and advertising/sponsorship opportunities sold to organizations seeking access to the New York public health community. Distribution is primarily domestic via the nyspha.org website, Glueup member portal, mobile apps, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and in-person events, with national visibility leveraged through the APHA affiliation.

Name

New York State Public Health Association

Legal name

New York State Public Health Association

Website

https://nyspha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) is an Albany-based, nonprofit membership organization and APHA affiliate serving public health professionals across New York State through committees, advocacy, conferences, and educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Professional Association

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAC

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Public health advocacy
• Professional membership association
• Health policy networking
• Public health conferences
• Community health initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany, NY

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NYSPHA generates revenue through membership fees and dues, providing members with access to resources, committees, events, and networking opportunities.
2. Conference and Event Fees: The organization earns revenue from event registrations including the Annual PHPC Conference, hackathons, and workshops.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: NYSPHA offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities to partners looking to reach the public health community in New York State.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NYSPHA is a nonprofit membership association that provides public health professionals in New York State with advocacy, professional development, networking, educational resources, and committee-based action groups. Its core offerings include membership services, the annual Public Health Partnership Conference, committees on climate, mental health, chronic disease, and maternal-child health, and programs such as the Energy Warriors green workforce initiative.

Product overview

NYSPHA is a nonprofit public health membership organization that provides member services, organizes public health events and conferences, publishes educational resource guides, and facilitates various public health initiatives through committees and workgroups. It operates as a broad-based statewide organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NYSPHA Membership Services Membership program providing public health professionals in New York State with access to a member directory, networking, discounts, events, and member-only resources via the Glueup platform.
• Annual PHPC Conference Annual Public Health Partnership Conference bringing together public health professionals for networking, education, and partnership building. The 2026 edition is co-hosted with the NYS Association of County Health Officials in Lake Placid.
• Youth Climate Resource Guide Comprehensive PDF guide featuring climate camps, summits, groups, podcasts, documentaries, books, music, art, eco-travel, and climate action resources for students, teachers, and parents.
• Youth Heart Health Resources Guide Resource guide for cardiovascular health education and awareness for youth, created by Scarsdale High School student Alina Yang.
• Innovation Hub Platform showcasing best practice examples and community health initiatives, featuring programs like Energy Warriors that provide environmental literacy training and green jobs pathways.
• Energy Warriors Program Green workforce development program providing environmental literacy training, weatherization certifications (BPI BA-T and BA-P), and career pathways in clean energy for underserved populations including justice-involved youth, low-income individuals, veterans, and women.
• Express Yourself for Public Health Discussion series presented by NYSPHA President Brett Harris on public health communication topics.
• Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising and sponsorship packages offered to partners and organizations seeking to reach the public health community in New York State.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 youth trained in environmental literacy in juvenile detention centers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Public Health Association (APHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSPHA is an affiliated association of APHA, the national voice of public health. The partnership enables NYSPHA to collaborate with APHA to grow as organizations, share expertise, influence, and resources, and advocate for common priorities at the local, state, and federal levels. NYSPHA's President was elected to the APHA Executive Board in 2025.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (CCE Tompkins)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE Tompkins, part of the Cooperative Extension Land Grant system administered through Cornell University, is a not-for-profit organization that has served the region since 1913. It collaborates with NYSPHA's Innovation Hub on the Energy Warriors program, which provides environmental literacy training and green jobs pathways.
• NYS Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSWDA provides DOE-, BPI-, EPA-, and OSHA-approved hands-on training and certification including the 'Bootcamp for Weatherization Installers' training for the Energy Warriors program. NYSWDA also provides training and testing for BPI BA-T and BA-P Certification.
• New York State Office of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 10 years, the Energy Warriors program collaborated with this state agency to provide environmental literacy training to over 400 youth in juvenile detention centers across New York State.
• Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES (TST BOCES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTST BOCES is a partner in the Energy Warriors program providing education and workforce training pathways.
• Tompkins Workforce NY Career CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Energy Warriors ecosystem providing career placement support and workforce connections.
• Cornell University (ILR School, Architecture, Human Ecology, Bio-Engineering, Environmental Sustainability)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell professors from multiple schools collaborate with the Energy Warriors program on clean energy research and education.
• City of Ithaca (Sustainability Office)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Ithaca Sustainability Office partners with the Energy Warriors program to support the City's Green New Deal goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030.
• New York State Association of County Health OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSPHA has an expanded partnership with the NYS Association of County Health Officials to co-host the 2026 Public Health Partnership Conference in Lake Placid.
• Local Clean Energy Contractors (Halco, LaMorte Electric, NP Environmental, CAPCO, Simply Installs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese local contractors provide internships and job placement opportunities for Energy Warriors program graduates in the clean energy sector.
• Fingerlakes ReUseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing education, internships, and job placement in the Southern Tier region for the Energy Warriors program.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension Southern Tier Regional Clean Energy HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Energy Warriors with participant referrals, connections with clean energy contractors, and clean energy expertise.
• Columbia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSPHA joined Columbia University for networking receptions at the APHA annual meeting and collaborates on committee leadership (e.g., Maternal-Child Health Chair Andréa Sonenberg from Columbia).
• University at BuffalominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSPHA partnered with University at Buffalo for networking receptions at the APHA annual meeting and collaborates with UB faculty on committee leadership (Chronic Disease Co-Chair from UB).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Public Health Association: The national professional association for public health professionals and the umbrella organization of which NYSPHA is an affiliated state association. APHA offers broader, national-scale membership, advocacy, and annual-meeting programming that NYSPHA mirrors at the state level.
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: National nonprofit representing state and territorial public health officials and agencies; broader in scope than NYSPHA but addresses overlapping state-level public health policy and capacity issues, including in New York.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials: National organization representing local governmental health departments and officials; broader in scope than NYSPHA and serves a distinct local-government constituency, but works on overlapping public health policy and advocacy priorities.

Others

• Trust for America's Health: National nonprofit focused on disease prevention and health policy research and advocacy; thematically related to NYSPHA but operates at the federal policy level rather than as a state-level membership association.
• New York State Association of County Health Officials: NYSPHA's active co-host partner for the 2026 Public Health Partnership Conference; serves county-level health officials in New York rather than the broader professional membership NYSPHA serves, making it complementary rather than directly competing.
• Public Health Foundation: National nonprofit providing training, tools, and technical assistance to public health agencies and professionals; acts as an enabling/advisory organization in the same field rather than competing for NYSPHA's membership base.

Direct peers

• Texas Public Health Association: State-level APHA affiliate providing public health membership, advocacy, and education across Texas; operates the same model as NYSPHA with a different state-level scope and member base.
• California Public Health Association: APHA-affiliated state public health association offering the same membership, advocacy, and conference programming as NYSPHA but serving California-based public health professionals; the closest direct comparable for benchmarking and best-practice exchange.
• Massachusetts Public Health Association: State-level public health association providing advocacy, education, and networking for Massachusetts public health professionals; operates the same membership-association model as NYSPHA in a similarly urban, policy-active state.
• Illinois Public Health Association: APHA-affiliated state public health association serving Illinois public health professionals through membership, advocacy, and conferences; one of the closest same-model peers for NYSPHA benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NYSPHA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-state-public-health-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyspublichealth

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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