The Arizona Public Health Association

What The Arizona Public Health Association does

The Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in April 1928 at the University of Arizona and headquartered (via a PO Box mailing address) in Phoenix, Arizona. AzPHA protects and improves health in Arizona by serving as a unified voice on public health issues through advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities for public health professionals and organizations across the state. It operates as an independent affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA), connecting local Arizona public health work to national efforts, and serves a membership that includes county health departments, healthcare systems, academic institutions, and public health-focused nonprofits.

AzPHA's core offerings are organized around four product lines: (1) tiered memberships (organizational tiers from $250 to $10,000 annually and individual memberships), (2) professional development programs including Friday morning webinars, professional learning communities in Behavioral Health, Public Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Oral Health, and Nutrition & Physical Activity, a mentorship program, and a book/journal club, (3) spring and fall conferences plus the annual AzPHA Public Health Awards program with 12+ named awards, and (4) policy and advocacy through an active Public Policy Committee and the "Will's Blog" content engine run by Executive Director Will Humble. Supporting services include student career resources and an expanding library of data reports on Arizona-specific public health topics (life expectancy, gun violence, drug overdose trends, Medicaid waiver analysis, and reproductive rights).

The organization operates as a virtual association with 1-10 employees and a board of directors drawn from county health departments, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and the public. Revenue is generated through recurring annual membership dues, conference and event registration fees, and tax-deductible donations. GTM is community-led: member acquisition occurs through advocacy visibility, conference attendance, Will Humble's blog and weekly email newsletter, and a Wild Apricot-powered member portal. There is no technology platform product, no proprietary software, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; the underlying infrastructure is a standard association management system and content website.

Name

The Arizona Public Health Association

Legal name

Arizona Public Health Association

Website

https://azpha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) is a 501(c)(3) membership organization founded in 1928 that provides advocacy, professional development, and networking for public health professionals and organizations across Arizona, operating as an affiliate of the American Public Health Association.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Membership Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAJAO

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Health Administration & Regulation

SECONDARYBPAIAJAK

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Health Administration & Regulation

SECONDARYBPAIAJAJ

Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Health Administration & Regulation

SECONDARYHLAJANAA

Program Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Health Program Evaluation & Surveillance

Keywords

• Public health advocacy
• Professional development programs
• Membership association services
• Health policy research
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Organizational Memberships: Tiered organizational membership fees ranging from $250 to $10,000 annually, providing various benefits including individual memberships, conference discounts, and recognition.
2. Individual Memberships: Individual membership fees providing access to networking, professional development, weekly policy updates, and members-only conference pricing.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting the organization's public health advocacy work. AzPHA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
4. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual conferences, awards events, and professional development webinars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Arizona Public Health Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that delivers public health advocacy, professional development, and networking services to public health professionals and organizations across Arizona. Its paid offerings include tiered individual and organizational memberships ($250–$10,000 annually), spring and fall conferences, an awards program with 12 named recognition categories, and structured professional learning communities in Behavioral Health, Public Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Oral Health, and Nutrition & Physical Activities. As a state affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA), AzPHA also connects Arizona's public health community to national APHA resources.

Product overview

The Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) is a membership-based nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of programs and services for public health professionals and organizations in Arizona. The core offerings include membership services (individual and organizational tiers ranging from $250 to $10,000), professional development programs (webinars, mentorship, learning communities), annual conferences, and an awards program. Supporting resources include Will's Blog (weekly policy commentary), student career resources, policy & advocacy initiatives, and data reports. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves as an affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Subscription-based individual membership program providing public health professionals in Arizona with weekly policy updates, member-only conference pricing, professional learning community access, mentorship programs, book and journal clubs, and networking opportunities.
• Organizational Membership Tiered annual organizational membership ($250 to $10,000) for health departments, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, nonprofits, and corporations; includes individual membership seats, discounted conference registration, recognition on the AzPHA website, and exhibit space at conferences for higher tiers.
• Annual and Fall Conferences In-person public health conferences delivered across Arizona (including Chandler, Arizona) that bring together public health professionals for professional development, networking, and awards recognition. Sponsorship packets are available for partner organizations.
• Professional Development Programs Structured learning programs including Friday morning webinars on public health topics, Professional Learning Communities in Behavioral Health, Public Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Oral Health, and Nutrition & Physical Activities, a mentorship program, a Breakfast & Learn series, and a book and journal club for members.
• AzPHA Public Health Awards Program Annual fall awards program recognizing outstanding contributions to public health in Arizona across 12 named categories including Policy Maker of the Year, Senator Andy Nichols Honor Award, The Cele Cohen Nursing Award, The Elsie Eyer Commitment to Underserved People Award, The Harold B Woodward Award, The Lloyd E. Burton Scholarship, Health Education Awards (HEMMY), Pete Wertheim Public Health Leadership Award, Public Health Research Award, Corporate Public Health Service Award, Rising Public Health Champion Award, and Alida Montiel Indigenous Health & Advocacy Award.
• Policy & Advocacy Program Active Public Policy Committee engaging members, partners, policymakers, and the public on Arizona public health policy priorities including healthcare access, public health budgets, and environmental health; supported by weekly policy updates and Will's Blog commentary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Has operated continuously since 1928 (97+ years)

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• APHA (American Public Health Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzPHA is a proud affiliate of APHA. This affiliation connects Arizona public health professionals to the national APHA organization, providing access to national resources, conferences, and a broader public health community while AzPHA focuses on Arizona-specific public health issues, advocacy, and professional development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Public Health Association (APHA): The national parent affiliate of AzPHA and the dominant U.S. public health membership association. APHA operates an identical model of individual/organizational memberships, conferences, advocacy, and a journal — providing the structural blueprint and national umbrella under which AzPHA operates.
• Texas Public Health Association: Another state-level APHA affiliate running a comparable membership, advocacy, and professional development model for public health professionals in Texas. Directly comparable on organizational structure, revenue model, and member segments.
• Florida Public Health Association: State-level public health association in Florida providing membership, advocacy, and continuing education for public health professionals — directly comparable to AzPHA's offerings.
• Ohio Public Health Association: State-level public health membership organization operating advocacy, professional development, and networking programs for Ohio practitioners. Same affiliate-of-APHA structure and member-funded revenue model as AzPHA.
• Michigan Public Health Association: Michigan's state-level professional association for public health workers, offering advocacy, conferences, and member resources in a near-identical format to AzPHA.
• Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA): State-level APHA affiliate serving Illinois public health professionals via membership, advocacy, conferences, and continuing education. Closely comparable to AzPHA in scale, mission, and operational model.

Broad incumbents

• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO): National nonprofit representing state and territorial public health agencies. Overlaps with AzPHA's policy advocacy and member-base on state public health issues, but operates nationally rather than at the state-association level.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): National membership organization representing local health departments, including many of AzPHA's largest institutional members (Maricopa County, Pima County). Operates at a national scale with broader policy and advocacy capabilities, but overlaps with AzPHA's government-member segment.
• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE): National professional society focused on health education and promotion. Shares AzPHA's professional development, advocacy, and member-conference model but with a narrower health-education specialty.

Others

• National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI): National network of public health institutes that conducts training, convening, and program work. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but operates in overlapping policy and capacity-building territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/willhumble_az
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/azpha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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