Pascale D. Edouard, DrPH, MPH, the Program Manager for the Center for Justice in Public Health at the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, is a public health enthusiast committed to advancing practices and policies that address health inequities. Her passion lies at the intersection of public health and social justice, focusing on how historical injustices against racial/ethnic and marginalized populations contribute to poor health outcomes and how to appropriately address these systemic injustices.

Dr. Edouard has more than a decade of experience in public health, working with non-profits, local health departments, government agencies, and academic institutions. She served in key roles at the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee counties, first as Community Health Coordinator and later as Health Equity Coordinator. As the Healthcare Services Program Manager at Manatee County Government, she managed over $2 million in funding for underserved adult healthcare services, including substance abuse, mental health, HIV care, and services for the homeless. Notably, she led the creation of a community health worker program and led the development of a county proclamation declaring racism a public health crisis.

Dr. Edouard also served as a visiting professor in Illinois, teaching public health courses focusing on racism and health. Before her current role, she managed NACDD’s inaugural Public Health AmeriCorps program, a 3-year, $2 million grant fostering the next generation of public health leaders. Her work continues to bridge social justice and public health, striving for equity and improved quality of life.

Dr. Edouard’s dedication to public health transcends her professional roles and is illustrated through her extensive community engagement. She has held prominent positions on numerous boards, including Vice Chair of the Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center, President of Manatee Bridging the Gap, and Curriculum Chair for the New Leaders Council of Tampa Bay. Presently, she serves as the Health Equity Co-Chair of the Public Health Education and Health Promotion (PHEHP) Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

A proud Haitian American, Dr. Edouard’s roots trace back to Miami, Florida, where she was born, raised, and continues to reside. In her spare time she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with family and friends!