Kayla Chipongian, MPH, is a Program Manager with the University of Montana Public Health Training Center, where her work focuses on capacity-building and professional development for public health and healthcare professionals, and bringing public health learning opportunities to K-12 students and educators throughout Montana and the PNW region. Kayla is passionate about advocating for historically and systemically underrepresented communities, and values relationship-building and opportunities to collaborate with peers and partners. Kayla Chipongian, MPH, is a Program Manager with the University of Montana Public Health Training Center, where her work focuses on capacity-building and professional development for public health and healthcare professionals, and bringing public health learning opportunities to K-12 students and educators throughout Montana and the PNW region. Kayla is passionate about advocating for historically and systemically underrepresented communities, and values relationship-building and opportunities to collaborate with peers and partners. Outside of work, she enjoys overcrowding her house with plants, eating good food, and traveling.