Jesse Bliss

International Federation of Environmental Health IFEH, United States

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Biography

Jesse Bliss with over two decades of experience as an innovative public health leader, he has made significant contributions across academia, nonprofit leadership, and public health administration. Specializing in workforce development and environmental public health, he has designed and led culturally responsive training programs that have enhanced the capabilities of tens of thousands of professionals around the world—particularly in resource-limited and remote settings.

An expert in infectious disease epidemiology, emergency public health preparedness, and global disaster response, he has focused much of their work on strengthening community resilience and tailoring programs to the unique needs of U.S. Territories, Pacific Island Nations, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Their leadership in workforce development has spanned the Pacific Rim, Africa, Central and South America, and the Caribbean—consistently addressing jurisdiction-specific challenges while building sustainable, local capacity.

With advanced degrees in psychology, international public health, and infectious disease epidemiology, he is known for developing practical, hands-on learning models that reinforce and sustain public health systems. Their pioneering work in environmental public health has advanced strategies in hazard mitigation, humanitarian disaster response, and resilience building—establishing new benchmarks for effective training and capacity building in underserved communities.

He is especially skilled in integrating monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems into program design, ensuring measurable impact and long-term sustainability. Their leadership continues to drive innovation at the intersection of workforce development and emerging public health challenges, creating evidence-based solutions that bridge cultural and jurisdictional boundaries and strengthen public health infrastructure globally.

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