Talks grounded in real public health experience
Not theory. Not consulting. Nebu spent eight years on the ground in public health, including leading St. Louis County's communicable disease response through COVID-19 and mpox. He brings the perspective of someone who's been in the seats.
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"The best solutions come from listening first. Public health practitioners know what they need. Our job is to build it."
Nebu speaks to audiences who want real stories from someone who's been in their seats. His talks leave people with practical frameworks they can actually use.
A Keynote Speaker Who Gets It
From the Field
Nebu was Director of Communicable Disease Response at St. Louis County during some of the most challenging years in public health history. He knows the pressures, the politics, and the late nights.
Recognized Leader
A de Beaumont Foundation 40 Under 40 honoree in Public Health, Nebu brings recognition and credibility alongside practical experience. He's been where your audience is.
Actionable Takeaways
Every talk includes real examples and frameworks from actual implementations. No abstract concepts. Just strategies that have worked in real health departments.
Available Presentations
Building Public Health Solutions That Actually Get Used
Why do so many technology implementations fail? Nebu shares lessons from leading response efforts and technology modernization at St. Louis County. A framework for understanding practitioner needs and building tools they'll actually adopt.
Leading Through Crisis: Lessons from COVID and mpox Response
What does leadership look like when everything is on fire? Nebu draws from coordinating St. Louis County's pandemic response to share practical lessons on crisis leadership, team sustainability, and maintaining mission focus under pressure.
User-Centered Design for Public Health Systems
How do you build technology that busy practitioners will actually use? This hands-on workshop teaches empathetic design approaches, drawing from Nebu's experience implementing a $2 million Salesforce modernization at St. Louis County.
Equity-Centered Strategic Planning
How do you ensure strategic plans serve everyone in your community? Walk through the approach Nebu used to develop St. Louis County's equity-focused strategic plan, with exercises attendees can apply to their own planning processes.
What AI Means for Local Public Health
A practical, honest look at where AI can help public health practitioners and where it falls short. Based on Nebu's frontline experience and his work with health departments adopting AI tools responsibly.
These are my go-to topics—but I can adapt to almost anything.
Conferences & Events That Book Nebu
- Public health conferences and summits
- Communicable disease and epidemiology events
- Health equity gatherings
- Association annual meetings
- Leadership development programs
- Crisis management conferences
- Government technology events
- Workforce development summits
Background
Nebu Kolenchery is Chief Revenue Officer at F&T Labs, where he brings deep public health experience to every client conversation. His understanding of practitioner challenges isn't theoretical. He lived them.
As Director of Communicable Disease Response at St. Louis County Department of Public Health, Nebu led the region's COVID-19 and mpox responses while implementing major technology initiatives including a $2 million Salesforce modernization. He developed an equity-focused strategic plan that centered community health in every decision.
Nebu was recognized as a de Beaumont Foundation 40 Under 40 honoree in Public Health. He completed the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, focused on collaborative leadership and team development. From 2017-2022, he contributed to strategic planning for JustFaith, a national nonprofit organization, conducting research and supporting their transition to a decentralized model.
At F&T Labs, Nebu ensures the company's solutions reflect real practitioner needs. His empathetic approach to understanding challenges has made him a trusted voice in public health technology.
Let's Find the Right Talk for Your Audience
Nebu customizes every presentation to your audience's specific challenges and context. Let's talk about what would make the biggest impact at your event.
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