Katrina S. Forrest

Policy wonk📝 | Music lover 🎶 | Basketball fanatic 🏀 | Believer 🙏🏾 | Executive Director of @city_health | @councilofdc alum | Mom 👧🏾🐶| VIEWS MY OWN.

[CityHealth @city_health]

For over 10 years, CityHealth has helped cities turn evidence into action. When cities commit to proven policies, real change follows. Join us: https://t.co/eBUqxD5PP2

[CityHealth @city_health]

Don’t miss CityHealth Executive Director @KatrinaForrest8 at @debeaumontfndtn’s Disrupt sessions on Oct. 29, 2:30 pm ET for an important conversation on "Policy As Medicine: How Health Commissioners Navigated Politics While Promoting Health." #APHA2024 https://t.co/4vgAwjMgJZ

[CityHealth @city_health]

Today, we're excited to be in Austin, TX, at the @HealthierTX #HealthierTexasSummit2024!

Executive Director @KatrinaForrest8 joins @davidlofye & @cdowdreilly for a panel discussion on "Pedal to the Medal: Putting Policy Skills into Action." https://t.co/dt9s5SvZD1

[CityHealth @city_health]

We’re excited to be at the @GOPLocal Fall National Conference in beautiful #OKC!

Join us and @tpl_org for a workshop to learn how public parks and #Greenspace can benefit your city. The session is today @ 4:15 p.m. CT. We hope to see you there!

[Healthier Texas @HealthierTX]

📅 Mark your calendars! On September 10th at 10:00am, Katrina Forrest, JD will share essential skills for engaging policy makers with confidence. This is a must-attend for anyone looking to drive health policy change. Secure your spot! https://t.co/HOm5fTaHEc

[Catherine Patterson @cdowdreilly]

@KatrinaForrest8 The pleasure and honor is all mine, @KatrinaForrest8 ! Your brilliance and dedication to health-promoting policies is exceptional and I can't wait to celebrate all of your successes. Truly a fan for life 💛

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

Our work together has set @city_health up for continued success. I am so incredibly excited for you, @cdowdreilly, and can’t wait to cheer you on in your future endeavors. Thank you so much for your partnership! 💛👏🏾🎉

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

It has been such a great privilege to work alongside @cdowdreilly. Together, we pioneered a shared leadership model, expanded our staff, our policy package, and our geographic footprint. We implemented the initiative’s first-ever strategic plan & defined equity for CityHealth.

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

It has been such a great privilege to work alongside @cdowdreilly. Together, we pioneered a shared leadership model, expanded our staff, our policy package, and our geographic footprint. We implemented the initiative’s first-ever strategic plan & defined equity for CityHealth.

[CityHealth @city_health]

We’re sad to bid farewell to our Co-ED Catherine Patterson, who is moving on to another role.

Our Exec. Dir. @KatrinaForrest8: “[Catherine] leaves a strong embedded legacy of partnership and collaboration that we are excited to continue.”

Read more: 👇
https://t.co/V8pbx54V4V

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

Our work together has set @city_health up for continued success. I am so incredibly excited for you, @cdowdreilly, and can’t wait to cheer you on in your future endeavors. Thank you so much for your partnership! 💛👏🏾🎉

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

It has been such a great privilege to work alongside @cdowdreilly. Together, we pioneered a shared leadership model, expanded our staff, our policy package, and our geographic footprint. We implemented the initiative’s first-ever strategic plan & defined equity for CityHealth.

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

It has been such a great privilege to work alongside @cdowdreilly. Together, we pioneered a shared leadership model, expanded our staff, our policy package, and our geographic footprint. We implemented the initiative’s first-ever strategic plan & defined equity for CityHealth.

[CityHealth @city_health]

We are thrilled that @saintlouismayor Jones signed a #CompleteStreets bill that will make St. Louis's streets safer for all!

Thanks again to Alderwoman @Schweitzer88 & advocates for their leadership on this policy win! @smartgrowthUSA @completestreets https://t.co/mdMdZUdm6I

[CityHealth @city_health]

Attending @NACCHOalerts #NA360? Join us for networking and fun at the CityHealth Happy Hour!

📅 Wed. July 24
🕔 5–7 pm
📍 Anchor Bar, 450 Fort Street W, Suite 100, Detroit, MI (just a 7-min. walk from the Convention Center)

RSVP here:

https://t.co/cifx8dBsqz

[CityHealth @city_health]

Congrats St. Louis! @STLCityBOA updated its #CompleteStreets policy to make streets safer by giving advocates & residents more say in their design.

Thanks to Alderwoman @Schweitzer88 for her leadership & @saintlouismayor for supporting complete streets! https://t.co/O2732Wi6A3

[CityHealth @city_health]

Congrats to the @CityofFortWorth City Council for adopting the new Urban Forest Master Plan! 

Together with @Texas_Trees, @FortWorthParks, & other city departments, the city will expand urban tree cover and create new greenspace for residents to enjoy. https://t.co/FpldwZpeOK

[CityHealth @city_health]

Cities can lead by example with Eco-Friendly Purchasing policies! 🌱 By choosing non-toxic products, city leaders can help create a healthier, safer environment for all. Learn more in our latest blog from @CenterEnvHealth 👇 https://t.co/KJSQuieFNa #EcoFriendly #PublicHealth

[CityHealth @city_health]

With @SmartGrowthUSA’s recent report, practitioners and advocates get the tools they need to measure the impact of #CompleteStreets policies. Check it out: https://t.co/SupMPuPJ9i

[CityHealth @city_health]

Our partners at @PHLR_Temple have just relaunched https://t.co/mrDi0QgwH7!

These new interactive maps and tables can be used to explore and understand the law to support #PublicHealth research and practice.

[Katrina S. Forrest @KatrinaForrest8]

@jennifercofer Congratulations, Dr. Cofer!! Amazing 🎉🥂

[CityHealth @city_health]

Today @ @USAlcoholPolicy's #AP20 convening, our Dr. David Jernigan discussed the powerful influence of the #alcohol industry on public health policy. Let's continue moving from evidence to action with policy solutions like Safer Alcohol Sales! @dhjalcohol https://t.co/lMpFbaKj1y

[CityHealth @city_health]

Today, we were proud to award the City of New Orleans its 2023 Overall Gold Medal! 🥇 Big thanks to @mayorcantrell, the @NOLACityCouncil, and the @nolahealthdept for prioritizing health and adopting policies that give all New Orleanians access to healthy choices. Congratulations!