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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Pat Leomi, MPH 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned (shownotes) 🧠 Join our public health community Pat Leomi, MPH is Chief AI Educator at Boston AI Learning Hub and a Doctor of Education student, in Integrative Studies at Northeastern University. Pat is an emerging expert in generative AI as a catalyst for public health workforce development. As well as a doctoral researcher focusing on developing an understanding of how generative AI can be integrated into existing systems. He conferred an Associates of Arts at South Seattle College. A bachelors of Science in Psychology at Seattle University. A Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management at Boston University. And is a current Doctoral student in Education, Integrative Studies at Northeastern University. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about... 1. Generative AI being a catalyst for Public Health and how you can leverage it 2. How Pat used AI to support him getting into his doctoral program 3. Becoming Chief AI Educator to share skills for organizations and people to better leverage AI And much much more! Connect with Pat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patleomi/ Chapters: @0:00 Trailer @2:48 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? @4:46 How can generative AI be a catalyst for public health? @8:36 Talk to us more about generative AI application more broadly in workforce development @14:35 What does public health mean to you? @16:48 Path from Communications Systems Specialist at US Army to a Certified Learning Coach @21:00 Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Seattle University @25:36 Any undergrad takeaway(s)? @26:18 Research Coordinator at Cambridge Health Alliance @28:50 Masters of Public Health in Healthcare Management at Boston University @30:38 Writing Fellow at Public Health Post @34:28 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Leadership & Management for Public Health at Boston University @36:17 Takeaways? @37:00 Career Transition @41:53 Adjunct Professor, Psychological Perspectives at Lasell University @45:31 Program Specialist at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard @48:20 Doctor of Education, Integrative Studies at Northeastern University (current) @57:08 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? @58:03 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Johnathan Forte, MHA, FACHE 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: Full Shownotes 🧠 Join our public health community at: ➡ https://thephmillennial.com/join Jon is the President and CEO at RiverStone Health and Yellowstone County Health Officer. He is a county health officer, beekeeper, board certified healthcare executive, eagle scout, and a transformational servant leader. He conferred a Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-Medical at University of Scranton. A Master of Health Administration at University of Scranton. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about 1. The way to be impactful in new places as you practice public health 2. Leading one of the few public model Federally Qualified Health Centers - which also houses the health department, healthcare delivery, and a home health/home hospice arm 3. How he convinced city councilmembers the importance of investing in prevention work 4. What he did as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives & a Graduate Health Administration Training Program Administrative Fellow US Department of Veteran Services And much much more! Chapters: @0:00 Trailer @3:05 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? @7:40 What does it take to move to a new place in the country and still be impactful and effective in your work? @15:17 Having to convince the city council members of the importance of investing in prevention. @20:20 What does public health mean to you? @24:56 Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-Medical at University of Scranton & various positions @34:08 Master of Health Administration at University of Scranton & various positons @40:30 Administrative Resident at Pocono Medical Center @43:09 US Department of Veterans Affairs, Graduate Health Administration Training Program Administrative Fellow & various positions @54:24 Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) @58:44 Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Choptank Community Health System @1:00:15 President and CEO, Yellowstone County Health Officer at RiverStone Health @1:07:33 Advice for Rural Health Leadership @1:08:41 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? @1:09:43 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

35 eye-opening takeaways on how public health shapes our world from National Public Health Week 🧠 Join the public health community 🎯 Learn more about National Public Health Week Watch ALL National Public Health Week Panels 35 Key Takeaways from National Public Health Week. We hosted 7 panels throughout NPHW and are sharing some of our key takeaways and common themes. NPHW Panels: - Civic Engagement - Healthy Neighborhoods - Climate Change - New Tools and Innovations - Reproductive and Sexual Health - Emergency Preparedness - Future of Public Health Read the article version here! Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial SoFi start a high yield savings account: ➡ https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?gcp=b1d20f13-d95b-4fb3-83e5-b4f3af80c396&isAliasGcp=false #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online res Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Future of Public Health NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about NPHW panels 🧠 Join the public health community! Public health needs to take a fresh approach — one rooted in fairness and inclusivity. Picture this: a world where equity isn't just a buzzword, but a guiding principle. Communities are at the heart of decision-making and actively shaping their health, not sidelined. Public health's future is all about teaming up — joining forces with unexpected partners from different sectors and centering community voices. This future is about tearing down barriers, not just fixing problems but preventing them altogether. It's making sure every person has access to the support and care they need for a healthier life. Panelist Connect with Heather Krasna - Heather episode on Public Health Careers - Shownotes page Connect with Dr. Desiree Strickland - Desiree episode on Public Health Careers - Shownotes page Connect with Aaron Carpenter, MPH ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw #futureofpublichealth About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Emergency Preparedness NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about NPHW panels! 🧠 Join the public health community! Unexpected events such as power outages and natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes can happen without a moment’s notice. That is why being ready for emergencies is crucial. Emergency preparedness is exactly what it sounds like; it involves planning, having supplies on hand and knowing how to stay safe during an emergency. Being ready for crises before they happen can not only protect you and your loved ones but also underserved communities where disasters can worsen inequities. Panelist Connect with Christa Hyson - Christa episode on Public Health Careers - Shownotes page Connect with Ajay Persaud, MPH, CPH - Ajay episode on Public Health Careers - Shownotes page ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial [Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission.] #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw #Healthyneighborhoods #urbanplanning About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the show Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture o Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Reproductive and Sexual Health in Public Health NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about NPHW panels 🧠 Join the public health community! When people have access to quality reproductive and sexual health care and education, they can live happier and healthier lives. However, reproductive and sexual health justice are under attack, with over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced in 2023 alone and 43 states banning or heavily restricting access to safe abortions. Panelist Dr. Shemeka Thorpe Megan Williams Past Podcast Episode Dr Shemeka Thorpe on YouTube - Shownotes page Megan Williams on YouTube - Shownotes page ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial [Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission.] #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw #Healthyneighborhoods #urbanplanning About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

New Tools and Innovations in Public Health NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about NPHW panels 🧠 Join the public health community! Public health is all about preventing disease, diagnosing health conditions and encouraging health and well-being. However, achieving these goals wouldn’t be possible without the help of new tools and innovations in public health. From wearable fitness bands to virtual doctors’ appointments, new technology has changed the way individuals and communities receive and respond to health information. Other tools, like warning systems for natural disasters or COVID-19 testing kits, can help individuals stay connected and protected during emergencies. Advancements in public health can help us in the fight towards equity, so all people and populations can thrive. Panelist Jefferson McMillan-Wilhoit Pat Leomi Lynne Le ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial [Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission.] #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw #Healthyneighborhoods #urbanplanning About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Climate Change NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about NPHW panels 🧠 Join the public health community! Climate change is the most pressing threat to human health that our world faces today. Some groups of people, including communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, are disproportionately impacted by climate change. They face decades of limited investment in their health and increased pollution in their neighborhoods. We need swift action to lessen the health impacts of climate change. Now is the time to act. Actions should come from and with communities. Panelist Alicia Richins Crystal T. Dixon, MPH, MA Articles: Weaver fire reveals environmental racism Only 10% of eligible residents near Weaver Fertilizer fire received city funds; $340K went unspent ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial [Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission.] #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw #Healthyneighborhoods #urbanplanning About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Healthy Neighborhoods NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about NPHW panels 🧠 Join the public health community! We know that where we live – where we eat, sleep, work, play, learn and pray – can have a huge effect on our health. But what makes a neighborhood healthy? Having safe places to live, without hazards or pollution. Having safe ways for everyone to be active, like sidewalks, and safe places to bike. Having easy access to fresh, affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. When our neighborhoods are healthy, we have the building blocks for healthy lives. Panelist Deepika Andavarapu Miguel Angel Vazquez, FAICP ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================= ➡ YouTube playlist ➡ Website ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial [Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission.] #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #nphw #Healthyneighborhoods #urbanplanning About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Civic engagement NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial 🎯 Learn more about the NPHW panels 🧠 Join our public health community Civic engagement, the actions that we and our communities take to identify and address problems, shapes our opportunities to be healthy. By taking actions to get more civically engaged, like voting, we exercise our right to make decisions about our communities, like whether our neighborhoods have walkable sidewalks, how much funding goes to reproductive health clinics in our states and how prepared the nation’s infrastructure is for future pandemics and disasters. Panelist: Winston Wellington Wright, MPH Myles Davenport, MPH Shamaal Sheppard ============================== Subscribe and Listen to Public Health Careers PODCAST HERE: 📱 https://thephmillennial.com/public-health-careers/ ============================ Connect with us! ============================ Email Blast IG LinkedIn Connect with Omari ================================ Affiliates to support your public health career ================================ Ground News: ➡ https://check.ground.news/thephmillennial #publichealth #publichealthcareers #publichealthpodcast #nationalpublichealthweek #NPHW #civicengagement About: The Public Health Millennial supports students and professionals in learning, navigating, and transforming their public health careers. We share online resources through our Public Health Careers podcast, blog articles, social media content, and community support. Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Nia Smart 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: Full Shownotes 🧠 Join our public health community at: ➡ Join Nia Smart is Founder & CEO of Smart Public Health Consulting where they are Increasing Health Education and Health Literacy in Underserved and Underrepresented Communities. She also works as Collaborator + Consultant at WE Public Health LLC. Nia is driven by her passion for promoting health equity for historically marginalized communities and is a seasoned public health professional with a proven track record of collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to address critical health disparities. She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Pre-occupational Therapy Studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about... 1. How Nia created a business to address health literacy and education for historically marginalized communities 2. Navigating her public health career with a bachelors in health sciences 3. How the CDC Public Health Associate Program helped build her network, resume, and interest in public health 4. How COVID gaps led her to start her consulting business, Smart Public Health Consulting And much much more! Chapters: @0:00 Trailer @2:37 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? @4:32 increasing health education and literacy in historically marginalized communities @8:41 What does public health mean to you? @10:41 AD BMCH @11:43 AD Join Community @12:27 B.S in Health Sciences, Pre-occupation Therapy Studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University @14:58 Certified Nursing Assistant at Heritage Care & Rehab & Hopewell Senior Care @16:45 Any undergrad takeaway(s)? @20:29 Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN_ AT Interim Home Health and Hospice Texas) @22:13 Public Health Associate at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention @34:48 Adolescent and Adult Immunization Coordinator at New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services @44:40 [promotion] to Immunization Outreach & Contract Coordinator @50:09 Vaccine Program Manager at CDC Foundation @52:48 [promotion] to Access and Inclusion Project Manager @55:47 Founder & CEO of Smart Public Health Consulting @1:08:30 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Desiree Strickland, DrPH, MPH 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: Full Shownotes Sign up for the 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference: Click Here Dr. Desiree Strickland, DrPH, MPH is Founder and CEO of Strickland Health Consulting, LLC and Young Black and Professional. She is also Adjunct Faculty at South University. She is an entrepreneur and experienced public health practitioner with 10+ years of experience administering and developing public health programs and activities on the community, state, and federal level. She conferred a Bachelor Degree in exercise science and another in Family & Child Sciences at Florida State University. Then a Master of Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Then a Doctor of Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about... 1. How she became an expert consultant and tips for you to navigate consulting 2. Talks about the pros and cons of dual enrollment in high school and why she pursued a double major in her undergrad 3. Highlights the importance of professional development for young colored professionals to find success 4. The difference in experience studying going from a PWI to a HBCU And much more! Chapters: @0:00 Trailer @3:54 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? @5:12 What are some of the main challenges and solutions while working with Black Professionals? @10:13 Talk about health equity focused trainings and workforce development @14:49 Public Health Club? @22:53 What does public health mean to you? @24:40 Bachelor Degree in exercise science and another Family & Child Sciences at Florida State University 10-14 @33:47 Any undergrad takeaway(s)? @40:26 Medical Assistant at Magnolia Family Medicine @47:38 Doctor of Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University @54:56 Various Job Positions During Doctorate Studies @1:01:56 DrPH Takeaways @1:04:51 Health Policy Analyst II at CDC @1:12:49 Project Manager - managing health equity focused CDC projects @1:17:05 Founder and CEO of Young Black and Professional @1:22:40 Adjunct Professor at South University @1:25:47 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? @1:28:11 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Wanji Banda, MPH 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: Full Episode Sign up for the 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference: Click Here Wanji is a Program and Outreach Manager at Elevated Co, a Healthcare Manager at Hollymead Rehab, and a Chapter Chair with Sisters in Public Health. She is a motivated and result-oriented public health professional with a background in Biomedical sciences, Healthcare finance management, and Nonprofit partnership development. Born and raised in Zambia, Wanji’s passion stems from growing up in a healthcare system that has been unable to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare services. And now she is committed to implementing change and bridging health equity and inequality gaps. She conferred an Associates Degree in Biology at Alvin Community College. A Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences at Sam Houston State University. And a Master of Public Health at Baylor University. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about And much more Be sure to subscribe - enjoy the episode @0:00 Trailer @2:39 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? @9:17 Talk about the Black Mothers Stories initiative @13:24 Collectivism culture in the US and in Zambia? @15:38 What does public health mean to you? @16:23 AD 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference @17:31 Associates Degree in Biology at Alvin Community College @22:25 Bachelor's degree at Sam Houston State University (14-17) @24:57 Any undergrad takeaway(s)? @27:00 Medical Scribe Trainer at Houston Methodist @34:01 Master of Public Health at Baylor University (19-22) @39:20 Intern at Sisters in Public Health @43:30 Assistant Healthcare Manager - Finance at Hollymead Rehab @49:53 Takeaways? @51:28 Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter Chair at Sisters in Public Health @57:02 Program and Outreach Manager at Elevated Co @1:01:16 Global Health Corps Fellow @1:04:28 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? @1:07:43 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Ajay Persaud, MPH, CPH 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: Full Shownotes 🧠 Join our public health community at: ➡ Join Community Ajay is a Climate & Crisis Preparedness Senior Program Associate at the National Network of Public Health Institutes. He seeks to advance public health disaster preparedness and climate change resiliency in underserved communities across the United States. Having a background in Exercise Science and Emergency Services before focusing more on environmental health and the intersection with public health. He conferred a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at The George Washington University. Then a Master of Public Health in Environmental and Occupational Health at The George Washington University. 1. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about 2. The intersection of emergency services, public health, and climate change 3. Why diversity of experience and hearing ‘no’s are important 4. Journey from working as an EMT to focusing on prevention and populations through public health And much much more! Chapters: @0:00 Trailer @2:42 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? @5:46 Volunteer in the hospital during high school @8:10 Talk more about the intersection of emergence services and public health? @14:24 Takeaways from EMT @23: 44 What does public health mean to you? @26:01 BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at The George Washington University (minor in Emergency Health Services) 15-19 @33:26 Jobs & Internships during undergrad @43:44 Any undergrad takeaway(s)? @46:23 MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health at The George Washington University 19-21 @59:50 Importance of Intersection of PH & Climate Change @1:04:57 Takeaways? @1:07:26 Climate & Crisis Preparedness Senior Program Associate at National Network of Public Health Institutes @1:09:42 Biggest Learning Curve & How did you Overcome them @1:12:54 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? @1:14:29 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Alison Kukla 🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned: Full Shownotes 🧠 Join our public health community at: ➡ https://thephmillennial.ck.page/15a71aa599 Alison is the Senior Manager for Programs and Partnerships at the Epilepsy Foundation of America. She is a result-oriented and accomplished manager with demonstrated success in managing projects, teams, events, building and maintaining relationships, and interacting with executives, leaders, and external partners. She conferred a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, in Public Health at Youngstown State University. A Master of Public Health in Prevention Science at Emory University. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about 1. Building the organizing skillset going from a Field Organizer to a Campaign Manager 2. Working at the various roles at the White House leading her to realize her work resonated most with the Office of Public Engagement 3. How she uses her story of Epilepsy to help others and drive forward her professional role 4. Getting a grief recovery certificate to better support families in bereavement or suffering from grief And much much more! Chapters: @0:00 Episode Trailer @2:52 Identity and personal background @5:37 Impact of Organizing work @10:16 What was your favorite memory or story? @13:37 Motivation and main takeaways for the Grief Recovery Method Specialist certificate from The Grief Recovery Institute @16:47 What does public health mean to you? @18:20 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, in Public Health at Youngstown State University 07-10 @24:03 Seizure during spring spring break, what was that like for you? @28:06 Intern and Campaign Manager Experience @33:24 Transition from being an intern to a campaign manager? @35:50 Any undergrad takeaway(s)? @37:12 The White House @43:45 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) @46:52 Master of Public Health in Prevention Science at Emory University (16-18) @47:58 Population Health Coordinator at Virginia Department of Health @51:33 Takeaways? @53:17 Experience with Biden-Harris Transition Team @55:31 Program Manager at Epilepsy Foundation @57:02 Senior Manager, Programs and Partnerships @1:01:48 What does advocacy in the Epilepsy Foundation look like? @1:06:30 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future? @1:07:52 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Meaghan Kennedy is a Founder of Orange Sparkle Ball Inc where they are an innovation and impact consultancy that accelerates initiatives in the private and public sector and works with both domestic and global partners. Meaghan’s experiences intersect innovation, public health, and social entrepreneurship. After an epidemiology research career at CDC, she founded Orange Sparkle Ball. She conferred a Bachelors of physiology at Alma College. A Master of Public Health at Emory University. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about 1. Innovation, social entrepreneurship, and public health 2. Why the conflict between public health and industrial design leads innovative and impactful work 3. The importance of design thinking for quick, directional, and iterative work 4. Transitioning from an Epidemiologist at CDC to starting her own social entrepreneurship firm Full shownotes Join Community Meaghan Kennedy, MPH on LinkedIn Orange Sparkle Ball website The Public Health Millennial on IG Omari on LinkedIn Chapters @0:00 Episode Trailer @1:59 Identity and personal background @9:09 Intersection of innovation and social entrepreneurship @15:44 Judge and Mentor for Global Social Venture Competition @19:33 What is public health mean? @20:42 Bachelor of Psychology at Alma College @25:59 Masters of Public Health at Emory University @27:00 Any internships or pivotal experiences? @35:37 Epidemiologist at CDC @43:41 Founded Orange Sparkle Ball, Inc after the CDC @49:05 What does design feedback look like? @56:11 What did services look like when you started? @1:00:53 What has the progression of the org look like from them to now? @1:06:03 Tips on visual communication @1:12:27 Founder of Spark Corps @1:19:25 What do you enjoy the most about being the founder @1:22:50 The Furious Five Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

On Season 2, Episode 2 of Health Equity Mondays, we talk about: - Pediatric care and health inequities - Electronic health records and health inequities Shownotes Health Equity Jazz Instagram Community Waitlist "re-launch in April" PEDIATRIC CARE Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds on NPR Racial and ethnic inequities in the quality of paediatric care in the USA: a review of quantitative evidence ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS A call to add sexual orientation and gender identity data to electronic health records on Stat News Examination of Stigmatizing Language in the Electronic Health Record on JAMA Disparities in Patient Access to Electronic Health Information: Insights from a National Survey Electronic health records as an equity tool for LGBTQIA+ people HEALTH EQUITY IN ACTION Words Matter: What Do Patients Find Judgmental or Offensive in Outpatient Notes? HEJ Links: HEM - https://www.healthequityjazz.com/HEM Merch - https://www.healthequityjazz.com/merch IG - https://www.instagram.com/healthequityjazz LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthequityjazz The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thephmillennial/ Omari LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mph/ Omari Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial/ Brothers in Public Health - https://brosinpublichealth.org/ Chapters: @0:00 Episode Intro @0:14 Episode Topics @0:28 Check-ins @4:22 Pediatric and Health Inequities @8:42 Promo break @9:46 Electronic health records and health inequities @19:53 Health Equity in Action Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Jennice Chewlin, MPH, CHES is Founder and CEO of Chewlin Group. She helps companies who give a damn about the health + well-being of their workforce reduce stress, prevent burnout, and return to joy. They designed an innovative model for workplace mental well-being by leveraging public health principles and positive psychology models. She conferred a Bachelor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University then conferred her Master of Public Health at Barry University. Join Community (closes Feb 21st) Full Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode185 Connect with Jennice Chewlin, MPH, CHES Chewlin Group website Follow The Public Health Millennial on Instagram Connect with Omari on LinkedIn Chapters: @0:00 Episode Trailer @1:43 Jennice Chewlin, MPH, CHES Introduction @3:22 Identify and Personal Background @4:44 Helping Organizations Give A Damn About Employee Mental Wellbeing @9:25 Innovative Workplace Model @12:18 Why We Must Amplify Joy @15:50 Working with Values Aligned Organizations @17:58 What is Public Health? @20:05 Bachelors of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University @21:32 Office Manager at Family Physician Services, Inc @23:20 Learning about public health @25:00 Undergraduate Takeaways @27:37 Master of Public Health at Barry University @33:34 Creating your own vision for you life and career @35:30 Join Our Community @36:05 Internship Internship, Directors of Health Promotion and Education, Broward County Health Department @38:10 American Public Health Association Conference @39:25 Finding her field in public health and learning where to get into public health @42:45 Program Manager at American Lung Association @46:50 Senior Health Educator at Broward County Health Department @50:55 Program Consultant at Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands @58:20 Sandy Hook Presenter at Sandy Hook Promise @1:01:42 Health Educator at Large Insurance Company @1:04:05 Advice to be More Effective Health Educators @1:06:35 Chewlin Group @1:09:45 Connect & Future Prediction @1:10:38 The Furious Five @1:16:42 Episode Outro Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Stephanie is the CEO and Founder at Moxley Public Health where they work with hospitals, health departments and other organizations to collect and transform data into actionable results. She is a mom of 4 daughters. She is a public health professional passionate about understanding communities and facilitating the improvement of that community's health. She conferred a Bachelors in Sociology from Hunter College. Worked as a Co-coordinator & health educator at Bronx AIDS Services before getting her Master of Public Health degree at Boston University. Join the community waitlist ⭐️ Full Shownotes Connect with Stephanie Moxley, MPH Moxley Public Health website Follow The Public Health Millennial on Instagram Connect with Omari on LinkedIn Chapters: @0:00 Episode Trailer @6:02 Personal Identify and Story @7:34 Being a mom and public health entrepreneurship @8:50 Starting Moxley Public Health @10:18 Jamaican Blue Mountains Project @16:20 Community Health Needs Assessment in JA @25:51 AD: Join Community Waitlist To Be A Founder @26:36 What is Public Health? @28:39 Bachelors of Arts at Hunter College @32:50 Religion Minor @34:50 Undergrad takeaways @36:01 Co-coordinator & Health Educator at Bronx AIDS Services @41:13 Choosing public health and MPH at Boston University @46:54 Experiences during Boston University @49:30 Finding out what to do after MPH @53:50 MPH Takeaways @55:20 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Consultant at Logan County @56:56 Grant Review Panelist at Office of Women’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services @59:28 Public Health Consultant at John Snow Inc @1:01:42 AD: Join Community Waitlist To Be A Founder @1:02:56 Founding Moxley Public Health @1:10:50 Growth of Moxley Public Heath @1:31:35 Enjoy most about consulting @1:17:56 Future of Moxley Public Health @1:19:34 The Furious Five @1:28:15 Signing out Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store

Today we have co-founders of Parasol Health Consulting - Dr. Ranelle L. Brew & Diana Yassanye - coming on to share their stories. Parasol Health Consulting aims to create better health and public health programs under the umbrella of science and strategy. They cover public health needs through design, education, strategy, training, speaking engagements, and partnership development. Dr. Ranelle Brew has a combined 25+ years of higher education, management, online teaching, research, training, and public health practice experience. Diana Yassanye began practicing public health 29 years ago. She thrives when providing organizational leadership and partnership coordination. Parasol Health Consulting (PHC) PHC on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Ranelle L. Brew Connect with Diana Yassanye Full Episode Shownotes Join Early Access Community Waitlist Join Our Email Blast Follow The Public Health Millennial on Instagram Connect with Omari on LinkedIn Chapters @0:00 Episode Trailer @1:38 Introductions @4:01 Welcome Guest @4:44 Identify and personal backgrounds @5:45 Centering family while working @8:13 Preparing the next generation of public health professionals @10:23 Leading the federal retail pharmacy program at CDC @13:22 Founding Parasol Health Consulting @23:30 Building the partnerships @27:00 What is public health? @29:50 Community Waitlist @30:58 Dr. Ranelle Brews Career Journey @37:02 President of two association organization @40:52 Progression of roles in academia @46:00 Diana Yassanye Career Journey @52:39 Advice for navigating CDC @54:10 Government Ethics @56:55 Growing Parasol Health Consulting @59:31 Opportunities in consulting going forward @1:02:43 Community waitlist @1:03:24 Lessons from consulting @1:07:36 The Furious Five @1:12:22 Housekeeping items & thank you Support the Show. Thanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support: - Join The Public Health Community - The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website - Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn - Support on The Public Health Store