Supporting Teams through Uncertainty, Change, and Morale Challenges 

Note: This is a live webinar on May 21, 2026, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join. 

Training Overview: 

This session will expose participants to concepts that promote flexibility and adaptability while experiencing uncertainty or disruption in the workplace. Participants will learn strategies to support self and others. This session will be interactive and will encourage participants to stretch towards positive framed goals for collective work.  Focused strategies for boosting staff morale will be integrated throughout.

About the Presenters: 

Amanda Cornett, MPH, is the owner of Cornett Improvement and Development, LLC and brings over 20 years of experience helping public health leaders strengthen their teams, build healthier workplace cultures, and improve the systems that support daily work. She has partnered with local, state, and national agencies, including NACCHO, the Kresge Foundation, and the National MCH Workforce Development Center, to develop leaders, build workforce capacity, and guide organizations through complex change. 

Known for her practical, people-centered approach, Amanda makes learning feel accessible and immediately usable. Her work helps public health organizations reduce burnout and increase staff engagement so that communities receive the high-quality services they need to stay healthy.   

Jeannine Herrick, MPH, owner of Jeannine Herrick Leadership Coaching, LLC, brings over 20 years of experience building the capacity of others as a leadership coach, trainer/facilitator, curriculum designer and technical assistance provider. Her areas of focus are developing highly skilled and effective leaders who can carry positive change forward, creating truly collaborative teams who are prepared to transform systems in public health and intentionally cultivating workplace cultures that feel supportive and inspiring to the professionals who work there.  She has partnered with local and state agencies and national organizations such as NACCHO, the Kresge Foundation, National MCH Workforce Development Center, National Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center and more.  Jeannine is known for her heart-centered approach, knack for helping leaders navigate complex dynamics and uplifting methods to support teams create big picture visions that make an impactful difference while putting the actionable plans in place to manage change effectively. Jeannine’s attitude is Joy in Work is a must-have versus a nice-to-have and her love for all things public health shines through. 

CERTIFICATE: The course contains three modules: a pre-session module, a module to access the webinar, and an evaluation module. After accessing these modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.