We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and connecting leaders who work collaboratively in diverse sectors and communities to create and sustain the health and well-being of people and the environment. RIHEL provides leadership training and other professional development experiences for the public health, health care, wellness, environmental health and environmental professionals in the region. With 950 graduates of our comprehensive leadership programs, RIHEL is also an association of vibrant, forward-looking professionals dedicated to the health and environment of our region. Developing and Connecting People RIHEL provides leadership and professional development training for workers in the health, environment, public and private sectors - and builds relationships among these essential workers. Graduates of RIHEL’s comprehensive programs hold leadership positions in local, state and national organizations across government, non-profits and industry. RIHEL was created in 1998 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve the Rocky Mountain region. Today RIHEL is a 501c3 non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Colorado with faculty academic affiliations in the Colorado School of Public Health and the University of Denver. The University of Denver also provides office space and infrastructure support to RIHEL.