Kristine Gonnella is Managing Director of Strategy Development and Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Public Health Association (PPHA).

In her role as Managing Director of Strategy Development, Kristine advances the mission and vision of PHMC through strategic planning, cross-sector partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, fundraising, government contracts and proposal development, representing an annual operating budget of $250 million. She also provides fiscal oversight of special public health projects representing an operating budget of over $40 million. Additionally, she provides oversight for the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network (PANEN), which advances statewide partnerships and promoting educational activities for Supplemental Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) providers.

As Executive Director of PPHA, Kristine represents the state affiliate of the American Public Health Association and secures public health stakeholders’ support to advance statewide public health policy initiatives. She engages Pennsylvania elected officials to promote and prioritize public health across the commonwealth.

Kristine is expecting her PhD in Health Policy from Temple University in 2025. She holds a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Pennsylvania State University. She has also completed the Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at the University of Pennsylvania.