Faculty of Community Development & Social Impact
About This Faculty
The Faculty of Community Development & Social Impact at the Global Public Health Credentialing Board Inc. (GPHCB) prepares learners to understand community needs, design practical solutions, build partnerships, and lead initiatives that create measurable social impact.
Strong communities are built through informed leadership, local participation, sustainable programs, ethical decision-making, and meaningful collaboration. This faculty focuses on the knowledge and applied skills needed to support community transformation, improve quality of life, strengthen local systems, and address social challenges through practical and evidence-informed approaches.
- 95% Graduate Employment Rate
- 120+ Undergraduate Programs
- Students from 60+ Countries
Meet Our Leadership
Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals.
Frazier B Beatty PhD, MPH, CHES, DEI
President, GPHCB
Public Health
Business Management and Administration
Dr. Frazier Beatty, founder of GPHCB, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the online MPH Program at Regis College, and a retired US Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with 28 years of logistics experience. His military discipline and operational expertise inform his public health approach, with scholarly work spanning Telehealth, HIV, STIs, Social Determinants of Health, and Obesity research.
Amom Tor-Anyiin, RPh, PhD
Pharmacoepidemiology Expert
pharmacoepidemiology
Public Health
Dr. Amom Tor-Anyiin is a practicing pharmacist in the USA and a public health professional with global experience in public health and health system management. His experience cut across different international non-governmental organizations in providing technical leadership in procurement and supply chain management for different health programs, including malaria, HIV, Reproductive Health, and Family Planning. Research interests include antimicrobial stewardship, HIV epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and health system strengthening. Countries where he has worked include Tanzania, Switzerland, South Sudan, Nigeria, Sudan, Canada, Kenya, and the USA.
Hadi Danawi, PhD, MPH
Professor of Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Global Public Health
Dr. Danawi, Ph.D., is a Professor of Epidemiology with 25+ years of experience and over 200 publications. His expertise spans Public Health Planning, Environmental Health, and Global Public Health. He is actively involved in remote consulting, higher education programs (online and in-person), and clinical trial design and management.
Terah Tessier PhD, MSc
Global Public Health Expert
Health Policy
Community Health
Terah Tessier PhD, MSc., is a Professor of Public Health with extensive expertise in global health, policy, and community impact. She combines rigorous scholarship with practical leadership to advance public health education and practice. Her work is dedicated to strengthening communities, promoting health equity, and developing future public health leaders
Gabriella Kőrösi, PhD, RN, MN
Public Health Expert
Community Health
Mental Health
Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi, Ph.D., is a public health and nursing expert with extensive experience in community health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. She has served in clinical, educational, and leadership roles, including as a Substance Abuse Treatment Program RN at the Veterans Administration and nursing educator at multiple colleges.
Gayle D. Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES
Associate Professor
Community Health
Health Policy & Research
Dr. Gayle D. Jones is an Associate Professor and Department Chair with extensive experience in public health education, community health, and maternal and child health. Her career spans leadership roles from Senior Health Educator to State Director for Children’s Health, combining research, policy, and practice to advance quality public health education and community impact.
Popular Study Areas
Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals.
Community Development Foundations
Introduction to community development principles, local participation, community assets, social needs, empowerment, and sustainable change.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Social Impact Strategy
Study of how organizations and leaders design strategies that create measurable social value, improve community outcomes, and support long-term change.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Community Needs Assessment
Training in how to identify community priorities, collect information, understand local assets, engage stakeholders, and use findings to guide programs and decisions.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Program Planning for Community Initiatives
Practical study of how to design community programs, define goals, develop activities, create implementation plans, and align resources with community needs.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for Social Impact
Training in how to measure program outcomes, track progress, collect feedback, improve implementation, and report impact to stakeholders, communities, and funders.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Partnership Building and Stakeholder Engagement
Study of how to build relationships with community members, nonprofits, government agencies, funders, faith-based groups, businesses, and public health organizations.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Resource Mobilization and Grant Development
Training in fundraising basics, proposal development, donor communication, grant planning, sustainability, and resource strategies for community programs.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Postgraduate
Community Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Exploration of advocacy, civic participation, policy influence, community voice, rights-based approaches, and strategies for advancing community priorities.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Sustainable Development and Community Resilience
Study of sustainability, resilience, disaster preparedness, local systems strengthening, social protection, environmental awareness, and long-term community well-being.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Faith-Based and Grassroots Community Development
Training for churches, mission groups, civic groups, grassroots leaders, and local coalitions working to improve health, education, livelihoods, and community support systems.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Postgraduate
Social Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation
Study of mission-driven enterprise, innovative community solutions, local economic empowerment, sustainable business models, and entrepreneurship for social good.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
AI Tools for Community Development and Social Impact
Practical introduction to using artificial intelligence responsibly for community assessment, program planning, grant writing, stakeholder communication, impact reporting, and project management.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Research & Innovation
Our faculty is actively engaged in research that addresses real-world challenges and drives innovation across industries.
Beyond Classroom Learning
Students gain hands-on experience through internships, workshops, and real-world projects, preparing them for successful careers.
Hear from Our Students and Alumni
Discover how GPHCB has empowered students to thrive in their academic and career journeys.
Devon Lane
"Joining this platform exceeded my expectations. The Community Public Health and Leadership programs were highly practical and well-structured, covering essential areas such as community health systems, health communication, and social entrepreneurship. What stood out most was how the learning was grounded in real-world community challenges, making it easy to apply immediately in my own setting. The instructors brought deep field experience, and the modules strengthened my confidence in leading community-based health initiatives. I especially appreciated the focus on practical leadership and building sustainable" impact at the community level
Daniel Tran
"As a learner in the program, I can confidently say this platform equipped me with the practical skills I needed to make real impact in my community. The curriculum was well-structured and highly practical, with a strong balance between foundational knowledge and hands-on application. I especially valued the opportunity to work through real community health scenarios and project-based learning that deepened my understanding of public health practice, community engagement, and sustainable development"
Mike Phys
“As a learner in this program, I can confidently say this platform gave me the tools I need to create meaningful impact in community health. The curriculum was practical and well-structured, with a strong balance between foundational knowledge and hands-on application. I especially valued the opportunity to work on real-world community health and development projects that deepened my understanding and strengthened my ability to design and support effective community-based solutions.”
Start Your Journey With Us
Join a faculty committed to preparing ethical, practical, and impact-driven leaders for community development, nonprofit work, public health programs, social enterprise, advocacy, and civic service.Whether your goal is to lead a community initiative, strengthen a nonprofit organization, design social impact programs, support grassroots development, mobilize resources, or build partnerships for sustainable change, the Faculty of Community Development & Social Impact provides the knowledge, tools, and applied learning opportunities to help you move forward.
Learn From Around the World
Study with expert faculty and peers from different countries, bringing global knowledge into every classroom.
About Us
At Global Public Health Credentialing Boards Inc., we believe education has the power to connect people and transform lives. By bringing together students from different cultures and backgrounds, we foster a truly international learning experience.
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