Why work with us?

Partnering with the Zee Turner Center offers a multitude of benefits

The Zee Turner Center has proven success and experience in implementing CHW programs in public health and healthcare organizations. IPHI has continued to be one of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia’s leading partners in helping organizations train, develop, coordinate, and evaluate CHW initiatives.

At the Zee Turner Center for CHW Workforce Development, we offer more than training—we deliver proven strategies, deep expertise, and a commitment to building sustainable community health initiatives. Here’s what makes us a trusted partner:

Proven Success in CHW Program Implementation

We’ve been supporting CHWs and their partners with measurable results. 

  • Led by CHWs and former CHWs who bring lived experience to every training.
  • Grounded in public health principles and competencies that center equity and impact.
  • Under the CHW for a Healthy VA initiative, we trained 73 CHWs across multiple cohorts and languages.
  • These CHWs reached over 48,000 community members and connected 7,000+ individuals to vital services.

Workforce Development That Works

We offer a robust, regionally certified training portfolio and comprehensive support services. 

  • Certified to provide CHW training in Maryland, Virginia, and Michigan—credentials are transferable across states.
  • Our wrap-around support includes tools, resources, and coaching for both new and established programs.
  • Access a diverse catalog of CHW core competency and advanced training programs, all customizable.

Culturally Competent, Flexible Partnerships

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.

  • Our support is tailored to your needs—from startup strategy to staff development and beyond.
  • Cultural responsiveness and community engagement are embedded into every training and consultation.
  • We help you create meaningful, sustainable change driven by your community’s voice.

A Trusted Regional Leader and Connector

We’ve been supporting CHWs and their partners with measurable results.

  • We help organizations design, coordinate, and evaluate effective CHW initiatives.
  • We connect you with a broad network of CHW professionals, trainers, and advocates.
  • Our policy expertise supports long-term workforce investment and equity-centered systems change.
Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities.

What makes us a leading partner?

It starts internally! IPHI has conducted CHW programs that have allowed us to tailor our approach and offer various trainings and support services. Don’t just listen to us, hear from CHWs and our CHW peers: