Daniel L. Partridge Elected to Kansas Health Institute Board of Directors

Topeka, Kansas - Daniel L. Partridge, a seasoned public health professional in Kansas, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Health Institute. Partridge, who retired in 2023 as Director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Department, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role. His career has been marked by a steadfast commitment to enhancing the public health system and population health outcomes across the state, making him a valuable addition to the institute's leadership team.

Throughout his distinguished career, Partridge has been a pivotal figure in advancing public health initiatives across Kansas. His extensive involvement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments underscores his commitment to enhancing community health strategies. Partridge's leadership contributions with those organizations are underscored by his participation in numerous committees and work groups focused on leadership, informatics, transformation and performance management. He also has enriched his expertise through leadership programs such as the University of Kansas Public Management Center Public Health Certification Program, the Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute, Leadership Lawrence and the Kresge Foundation Emerging Public Health Leaders Program.

As a Kansas Health Foundation fellow and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emerging environmental public health leader, Partridge has consistently championed innovative approaches to public health challenges. He has served on the board of directors for several Kansas-based organizations, including the Equus Beds Water Quality Council, Kansas Environmental Health Association, PrairieStar Community Health Center, Reno County Fatherhood Project and the Kansas Association of Counties.

"I am pleased that Dan has agreed to join our Board of Directors," said Kari Bruffett, KHI President & CEO. "He has made a lifelong commitment to improving public health in Kansas and brings a wealth of experience and leadership that will contribute significantly to KHI's mission, which is to improve the health of all Kansans through nonpartisan research, education and engagement that support effective policymaking."

Partridge earned a master's degree in public health from the University of Kansas, where he received the outstanding graduate award for 2007. He earned undergraduate degrees in fisheries biology and chemical science from Kansas State University.

About Kansas Health Institute

The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

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