“…1,8,10 Recent studies utilizing the Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) 2021 data have examined the experiences of the governmental public health workforce during the pandemic and areas for improvement. 3,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15] While most of the recent work tends to highlight the negative aspects associated with a prolonged response to an emergency event, bright spots, or unexpected opportunities for growth and change, are also visible. Of particular note, the spotlight that the COVID-19 pandemic shown on public health infrastructure gaps overall led to policymakers directing new resources to governmental public health systems strengthening efforts.…”