The Indiana Department of Health has utilized PHIG funds to empower future public health leaders through the Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) program and support local health departments struggling with staffing shortages. The infusion of PHA members has revitalized these departments, enabling them to tackle strategic planning and program implementation effectively. In Henry County, PHA members created a comprehensive community resource map that aids in addressing youth alcohol and nicotine use, allowing for targeted intervention strategies. Additionally, in Hendricks County, a rural community, a PHA member received an offer for a permanent position as a health educator with the county’s Outreach Department at the end of their AmeriCorps service term. Indiana’s commitment to nurturing this talent demonstrates its dedication to building a resilient public health system, ultimately ensuring better health outcomes for all.