The One Health concept is a worldwide strategy that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among health professionals, industries and policy makers with the goal of promoting public health, as well as environmental, food, agricultural, and economic protection. Initiated here in Washington D.C. by Dr. Tom McGinn, the One Health Academy monthly events serve to unite Federal governmental departments, non-governmental organizations, and private industry leaders to promote collaboration through networking, discussion following educational presentations, and informal mentoring. 

Members of the One Health Academy span across numerous, diverse organizations, including governmental agencies (federal, state, and local), public health, non-profit, and private sector. Their expertise and various job roles contribute to the in-depth and informational discussions that follow the monthly event presentations.