Warren Hendrickson

Warren Hendrickson, public health director in HDR’s Chicago office, has been appointed to the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Global Health Committee. An active member of APHL for many years, this appointment reflects Hendrikson’s long-standing commitment to understanding and addressing global health issues through the assessment, planning and design of public health laboratories around the world. Notably, he spearheaded HDR’s “One Health” initiative, which promotes collaboration with private and public sector organizations to establish front-line laboratories and clinics at the epicenter of disease through global health projects. Founded more than 60 years ago, the APHL has a core mission to “shape national and global health outcomes by promoting the value and contributions of public health laboratories and continuously improving the public health laboratory system and practice.” Its work in global health spans 31 countries and five continents, where the organization provides services related to strategy, technology, technical assistance and training.