SCPHA President 

Meet your SCPHA President - Keisha Long

For more than 25 years, Keisha Long has been a force in environmental health, helping communities across South Carolina understand, protect, and advocate for the places they call home. After retiring as a Program Manager in the Office of Environmental Affairs at the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, she didn’t slow down—she shifted gears. Today, Keisha continues to be a champion for communities, helping them build capacity, access resources, and form powerful partnerships that move real change forward.

She currently serves as the President of the South Carolina Public Health Association and leads the SCPHA Smart Surfaces Initiative, a project focused on climate‑resilient solutions for healthier neighborhoods.

Her career spans deep technical work in the Superfund and RCRA programs, where Keisha guided environmental cleanups, site engineering, and complex project management—bringing both scientific expertise and a commitment to justice to every challenge.

And when Keisha’s not working to make communities healthier and more resilient, you’ll find her on the tennis court, behind a Toastmasters podium, or immersed in her love of music.