Lechelle Wardell, MPH

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Population Health Director, Wake County Department of Public Health

Nov. 10, 2026

1242: PHIG Impact Report: Strengthening Community Nonprofits to Expand Public Health's Reach

In today's PHIG Impact Report, Lechelle Wardell, Population Health director for the Wake County Department of Public Health, discusses how Wake County’s Nonprofit Institute is helping grassroots organizations strengthen their capacity to deliver critical public health services. Later, Brittany Jones, founder and executive director of Melanated Haven, Inc., reflects on her organization’s experience participating in the Wake County Nonprofit Institute, building a stronger organizational foundation and sharpening strategic planning efforts.