Dr. Larry Warner, DrPH, MPH, Founder & Managing Principal

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Dr. Larry Warner is a nationally recognized leader in public health, philanthropy, organizational equity, and systems transformation. He leads Warner ILS, partnering with mission‑driven organizations to translate purpose into performance through integrated strategy, leadership routines, and measurable outcomes. His practice is grounded in precision and preparation—shaped by real‑world leadership from boardrooms to the cockpit as a pilot. 

Appointments & civic engagement

• President, Rhode Island Public Health Association
• Chair, Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Brown University School of Public Health
• Mentor, Health Equity Scholars (MPH) and Watson Equity in Policy Scholars (MPA), Brown University
• Co‑Director, Muse Foundation of Rhode Island
• External Advisory Board Member, NIH AIM‑AHEAD Consortium
• Accreditation Site Visitor, Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
• Member, Aerospace Committee, National Lieutenant Governors Association
• Transport Mission Pilot (Captain), Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

Past service

• Grant reviewer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Abstract reviewer, American Public Health Association
• Board member, Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island
• Board and advisory roles with public health, higher education, and community‑serving organizations

Education & credentials

• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Health Equity & Social Justice)
• Master of Public Health (MPH), Brown University
• Bachelor’s degree, Brown University
• Leadership Rhode Island (2025 Phi II Class)
• Career Pathways Program, Council on Foundations (2023 Cohort)

Awards & recognition

• Brown University School of Public Health Alumni Impact Award (2025)
• Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health (2022 Inductee)
• Providence Business News C-Suite Award (2022) 
• Additional honors for community impact, leadership, and public health service

Larry’s work focuses on aligning Impact | Leadership | Strategy™ so organizations can achieve their missions in complex environments. He combines systems thinking, equity‑centered practice, and disciplined execution to help teams sustain momentum and accountability.

"We elevate impact, leadership, and strategy by thinking from the runway back."

Keynotes and briefings that turn purpose into measurable results. From measuring impact to leading through change, Dr. Warner delivers practical, accessible, and actionable talks.