Nashia Choudhury is a public health leader with over a decade of experience advancing health equity, strengthening the community health workforce, and supporting underserved populations through innovative, culturally responsive programming. She currently serves as the Director of Programs for Health Care Transformation at the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), where she oversees national initiatives focused on health equity, workforce development, and systems change.
Her professional background spans federal and nonprofit sectors, including leadership roles in operations, compliance, grants management, and community engagement. She has provided technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. and territories, directed outreach and advocacy campaigns, and led national collaboratives to strengthen community health worker programs.
An active community organizer and advocate, Nashia has volunteered with organizations like Amnesty International USA, the Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST), and the Michigan Muslim Youth Council (MMYC). Her experience supporting youth leadership, conference planning, and interfaith partnerships reflects a long-standing commitment to empowering Muslim communities and advancing justice.
She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Oakland University.
As a board member of AMHP, she brings deep expertise in nonprofit governance, health system transformation, and grassroots advocacy to further AMHP’s mission of promoting the health and wellness of all Americans, with a focus on the Muslim community.