Association Of State And Territorial

Arlington, VA · Founded 1942

Supports and advocates for state and territorial public health officials across the United States

Primary audience
Government Officials
Work area
Advocacy & Support
Topic
Public Health
Contact
Michael Robert Fraser
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials represents public health agencies in all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Based in Arlington, VA, the organization reported $75.0 million in revenue and employed 377 staff members in 2023. Founded in 1942, it provides technical assistance, policy advocacy, and capacity-building resources to strengthen public health infrastructure nationwide.

What They Focus On

Emergency Preparedness

Coordinating state and territorial responses to public health emergencies including pandemics and disease outbreaks

Health Equity

Addressing health disparities and building infrastructure to support underserved and minority communities

Infrastructure Development

Strengthening public health systems through data platforms, peer networks, and technical capacity building

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$75.0M

+6.6% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$75.4M

+6.9% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$18.8M

-16.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

377

+15.6% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $74,995,897 $75,376,132 $18,777,230 377
2022 $70,338,793 $70,535,966 $22,537,555 326
2021 $56,395,443 $54,928,980 $21,830,301 303
2020 $45,237,067 $42,147,918 $17,826,781 204
2019 $34,285,216 $34,676,943 $13,072,553 172
2018 $34,974,755 $32,648,175 $10,514,416 172
2017 $27,321,419 $27,411,014 $5,937,616 154

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Convene Officials

    Bring together state and territorial health officials to share best practices and coordinate strategies

  • 02

    Provide Technical Assistance

    Deliver specialized support and resources for emergency response, data systems, and program implementation

  • 03

    Build Capacity

    Strengthen public health infrastructure through peer networks, training, and collaborative platforms

  • 04

    Advocate for Policy

    Represent state and territorial health interests in federal policy discussions and funding decisions

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of State And Territorial

Emergency Response Coordination

Technical assistance for state and territorial risk communication during public health emergencies including COVID-19 response

Health Equity Initiatives

Infrastructure and support for mitigating health disparities within racial and ethnic minority communities

Data Exchange Systems

Immunization data exchange, advancement, and sharing platforms to improve public health data infrastructure

Capacity Building

Peer networks and technical assistance for state environmental health directors and public health officials

Opioid Epidemic Response

Building state preparedness and coordinated responses to the opioid overdose epidemic

Tobacco Control

Grant programs and technical support for state-level tobacco control and prevention efforts

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of State And Territorial.

MR

Michael Robert Fraser

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $515,478
MG

Marcus G Plescia

Senior Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $333,020
ZB

Zarnaaz Bashir

Deputy CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $275,741
AD

Adam D Staley

Senior Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $271,288
CM

Carolyn Mullen

Senior Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $270,036
JT

John T Lane

Chief Program Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $269,234
AN

Amber N Williams

Senior Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $262,143
KW

Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge

Senior Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $256,185
JT

Jan Taylor

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $226,626
CM

Christine MacKie

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $224,757
KE

Karl Ensign

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $214,868
LM

Lindsey Myers

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $212,945
JP

Jamie Pina

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $170,469
AH

Alexia Harrist

Immediate Past President, Wy
2 hrs/week
CM

Carlos Mellado Lopez

Region Ii Director, Pr
1 hrs/week
DB

Debra Bogen

Region Iii Director, Pa
1 hrs/week
EH

Elizabeth Hertel

Region V Director, Mi
1 hrs/week
IA

Ihsan Azzam

Region Ix Director, Nv
1 hrs/week
JS

Jennifer Shuford

Region Vi Director, Tx
1 hrs/week
ML

Mark Levine

Region I Director, Vt
1 hrs/week
PN

Paula Nickelson Past

President, Region Vii Director, Mo
2 hrs/week
SH

Scott Harris

President-Elect, Al
2 hrs/week
SS

Steven Stack

President, Ky
3 hrs/week
SK

Susan Kansagra

Region Iv Director, Nc
1 hrs/week
UA

Umair A Shah

Region X Director, Wa
1 hrs/week
EL

Esther L Muna Cnmi

Usapi Representative
1 hrs/week
JE

Justa E Encarnacion Usvi

Atlantic Representative
1 hrs/week
MT

Mylynn Tufte

Alumni Society Representative, Nd
1 hrs/week
PP

Pamela Pontones

Senior Deputy Representative, In
1 hrs/week
RH

Richard Hamburg Safe States

Affiliate Council Representatice
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1942

Organization Founded

1942

Established to support coordination among state and territorial health officials nationwide

1992

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1992

Received IRS recognition as a nonprofit organization supporting public health leadership

2020

COVID-19 Response Expansion

2020

Revenue increased 32% to support emergency response coordination and technical assistance during pandemic

2023

Record Capacity

2023

Reached $75.0 million in revenue with 377 employees supporting public health infrastructure

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MJ
Manisha Juthani Secretary-Treasurer, Ct 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.3M

Highest Paid

$591K

Michael Robert Fraser

Compensated Officers

13

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Michael Robert Fraser Chief Executive Officer $515,478 $75,956 $591,434 37.5
Lindsey Myers Vice President $212,945 $221,139 $434,084 37.5
Marcus G Plescia Senior Vice President $333,020 $66,817 $399,837 37.5
Zarnaaz Bashir Deputy CEO $275,741 $70,435 $346,176 37.5
Amber N Williams Senior Vice President $262,143 $57,261 $319,404 37.5
John T Lane Chief Program Officer $269,234 $46,528 $315,762 37.5
Adam D Staley Senior Vice President $271,288 $34,960 $306,248 37.5
Carolyn Mullen Senior Vice President $270,036 $33,778 $303,814 37.5
Kimberlee Wyche Etheridge Senior Vice President $256,185 $33,701 $289,886 37.5
Christine Mackie Vice President $224,757 $57,478 $282,235 37.5
Karl Ensign Vice President $214,868 $63,176 $278,044 37.5
Jan Taylor Vice President $226,626 $51,056 $277,682 37.5
Jamie Pina Vice President $170,469 $34,396 $204,865 37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$95K Grants Received
$8.9M Grants Given
52 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
CF
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids
$50K
NF
National Foundation For The Centers For 2 grants
$45K

Top Grantees

50 total
P
President & Fellows Of Harvard College BOSTON, MA
$945K
CA
Community Action Partnership WASHINGTON, DC
$641K
NA
Nat'l Assoc Of County & City Health Officials WASHINGTON, DC
$639K
CO
Comptroller Of Maryland DBA Maryland Department Of Health BALTIMORE, MD
$385K
WV
West Virginia Health Information Network Inc. HUNTINGTON, WV
$371K
PC
Pickens County Community Action Committee And Cdc Inc. CARROLLTON, AL
$370K
RI
Rti International RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC
$362K
TU
The University Of New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, NM
$347K
AO
Association Of Immunization Managers ROCKVILLE, MD
$292K
HR
Health Resources In Action Inc. BOSTON, MA
$287K
+40 more grantees
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids National Foundation For The Centers For President & Fellows Of Harvard College Community Action Partnership Nat'l Assoc Of County & City Health Officials Comptroller Of Maryland DBA Maryland Department Of Health West Virginia Health Information Network Inc. Pickens County Community Action Committee And Cdc Inc. Rti International The University Of New Mexico Association Of Immunization Managers Health Resources In Action Inc. Colorado Community Managed Care Network American Immunizatin Registry Association Civitas Networks For Health Va Department Of Health Ohio Health Information Partnership Ohio Department Of Health Enrichment Services Program State Of Utah-Department Of Health Community Action Program Of Central Arkansas Palmetto Community Action Partnership Community Action Partnership Of Kern State Of Rhode Island Orion Heathcare Services Inc. DBA Wanderly State Of Alaska Department Of Administration Commonwealth Of Massachusetts National Center For Healthy Housing Inc. Washington Department Of Health Georgia Dept Of Public Health Nat'l Assoc Of State Offices Of Minority Health National Medical Association
Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids National Foundation For The Centers For President & Fellows Of Harvard College Community Action Partnership Nat'l Assoc Of County & City Health Officials Comptroller Of Maryland DBA Maryland Department Of Health West Virginia Health Information Network Inc. Pickens County Community Action Committee And Cdc Inc. Rti International The University Of New Mexico Association Of Immunization Managers Health Resources In Action Inc. Colorado Community Managed Care Network American Immunizatin Registry Association Civitas Networks For Health Va Department Of Health Ohio Health Information Partnership Ohio Department Of Health Enrichment Services Program State Of Utah-Department Of Health Community Action Program Of Central Arkansas Palmetto Community Action Partnership Community Action Partnership Of Kern State Of Rhode Island Orion Heathcare Services Inc. DBA Wanderly State Of Alaska Department Of Administration Commonwealth Of Massachusetts National Center For Healthy Housing Inc. Washington Department Of Health Georgia Dept Of Public Health Nat'l Assoc Of State Offices Of Minority Health National Medical Association

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
22 Registrations
20 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 20 total

National Association Of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of State Park Directors
2 filings
Self
Association Of State And Territorial Health Officials
1 filing
Self
American Association Of State Colleges And Universities
1 filing
Self
American Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials
1 filing
Self
Association Of State Criminal Investigative Agencies
1 filing
Self
Association Of State Dam Safety Officials
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State And Local Equity Funds
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Aviation Officials
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Boards Of Education
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Departments Of Agriculture
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Directors Of Career Technical Education Consortium
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Directors Of Special Education
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Energy Officials
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Fire Marshals
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Head Injury Administrators
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Mental Health Program Directors
1 filing
Self
National Association Of State Veterans Homes
1 filing
Self
N
National Association Of States United For Aging And Disabilities
1 filing
N
Nationalassociation Of State Agencies For Surplus Property
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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Phone

(202) 371-9090

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2231 Crystal Drive 450 Arlington, VA 22202