As generative AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous, educators face important questions about how to use these tools in ways that enhance, rather than diminish, authentic learning. This session shares an approach to using generative AI to create customized public health case studies and simulations that serve as catalysts for student-to-student and student-to-instructor interaction. I will discuss how AI-generated materials can support the development of soft and hard leadership skills through active, human-centered learning, and lessons learned during implementation.