The best way for me to share it is by sharing the feedback from others who have experienced it and who are experiencing it for themselves. I’m so passionate about promoting the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO because it is such a unique and valuable resource that is helping to advance public health in a creative way. We learn so much from the journeys of others who are willing to open up and share. If you’d like to enroll in the expo then visit PublicHealthEXPO.com...
Mar 12, 2021•18 min
When she left aerospace, she originally planned to pursue a MS in statistics. In her first year, she took an epidemiology course as an elective and was hooked on public health. Statistics became biostatistics, which led to epidemiology. On this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Vicki Hart, who is an Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont. She will share how her career journey has helped her transition into her public health career today. She also offers informative career tips for students, gra...
Mar 09, 2021•36 min•Ep. 186
On this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from a Q&A coaching session with one of the members of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. You’ll be able to benefit from hearing my answers to her questions. You might also find that you’ve had similar questions of your own and hearing this conversation might help you as much as it helped her.
Mar 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 185
You’re about to meet Imani Ransby, with the United South and Eastern Tribes, Tribal Epidemiology Center. The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers. Imani started working at USET in January 2020 as a Staff Epidemiologist in the Tribal Health and Program Support department. On this episode, you’ll learn about Imani’s journey into public health and USET through my interview.
Feb 23, 2021•25 min•Ep. 184
On this episode, I’m sharing another Q&A coaching session with one of the members of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. Dr. LaQuasha Gaddis is an excellent example of someone who is well educated and has years of public health experience, who is trying to narrow down some of the ideas she has about consulting to figure out her starting point. I often work with clients to help them sort through their thoughts so that they can determine next steps. We rarely solve ...
Feb 16, 2021•22 min•Ep. 183
Many public health students and graduates desire to work with the CDC, but don’t know how to connect with the organization or don’t know much about the opportunities that exist to work with the agency. My guest on this episode is Christine Caraballo and she is the program manager for the PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program. She will share her career journey into public health, details about the global health fellowship program at CDC, and share powerful career tips for students, graduates, ...
Feb 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 182
Several people have already told me how much they wish they had a community like our EXPO group when they were working on their degree in public health. Tune into this bonus episode to hear updates and to hear what others are saying about the EXPO.
Feb 05, 2021•19 min
On this episode, I thought it would be helpful to share my coaching session with one of the first coaching giveaway winners, Saran, of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. Saran is an excellent example of someone with years of public health experience, who has been quietly exploring ideas about consulting in their minds but not really having someone to talk it out with and fully explore the options. I’ve often worked with clients to help them sort through their thought...
Feb 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 181
You’re about to meet Audrey Juliussen and Jordan Skan, with the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center. The Alaska Native Epidemiology Center (ANEC) is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers. My first guest from the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center is Audrey Juliussen is an Ahtna Athabascan and Unangax̂ Alaska Native, and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. My second guest is Dr. Jordan Skan, who grew up in Ketchikan and is Tlingit. Dr. Skan provides support for the national Coordinating Cente...
Jan 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 180
On this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Brittany Marshall and learn about her public health career journey. Here are just a few things that really stood out to me during the interview She is an Inspiring action-taker Amazing conversation left me in awe of her accomplishments and her passion for public health She “fell into public health by accident” Why she personally chose DrPH vs PhD In-depth discussion about the CDC Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) American Public Health Association (APHA) Exe...
Jan 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 179
Meet Paulina Sosa, Chair of Latinx COVID-19 Task Force & Doctoral student at Johns Hopkins Public health informatics program. She is also the founder of Latinx Voces, which she talks about during our podcast interview and she explains it more fully in the EXPO. Paulina Is one of the presenters of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO and shares her heart for Latinx Voces during the EXPO.
Jan 12, 2021•35 min•Ep. 178
I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a brand new year! The year 2020 was filled with ups and downs for me, as I know it was for many of you as well. One of the ways that I navigated through the tough parts of 2020 was to focus on what could be learned, and how I could be empowered by those lessons to move forward. On this episode, I’m going to explain why I’m focusing on my business theme of “creatively advancing public health” so strongly for this new year. Subscribe to the PHEC P...
Jan 05, 2021•16 min•Ep. 177
In this bonus episode, I will share a couple of important announcements, as well as officially wish you a Happy New Year.
Jan 01, 2021•5 min
You’re about to meet Forrest Lester and Delores Becenti, with the Navajo Epidemiology Center. The Navajo Epidemiology Center (NEC) was established in 2005 to manage Navajo Nation’s public health information systems, investigate diseases and injuries of concern, provide data and reports to effectively manage health programs, respond to public health emergencies, and coordinate these activities with other public health authorities. Navajo Epidemiology Center, is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epide...
Dec 29, 2020•43 min•Ep. 176
On this brand new episode of the podcast, I’m going to explain to you exactly what the upcoming 2021 Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO is and who it is for. The Expo is one of my favorite project to work on, so you will likely be able to hear the excitement in my voice!
Dec 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 175
On this brand new episode of the podcast, I’m going to share the 10 most popular interview episodes of 2020, as well as a couple of episodes that deserve an honorable mention. As many of you are continuing to wrap up the year, this could be a great time to catch up on some previous podcast episodes that you may have missed. I certainly recommend all of my podcast episode, but it was a lot of fun to prepare the top 10 list that I’m about to share with you on this episode.
Dec 15, 2020•19 min•Ep. 174
Learn five strategies that public health students and professionals can use to help wrap up the year and prepare to move forward. Be sure to listen to the full episode, and share with a friend. Resources mentioned: PublicHealthEXPO.com GetExperienceInPublicHealth.com
Dec 08, 2020•14 min•Ep. 173
Meet Dr. Kristi McClamroch, infectious disease epidemiologist and founder of Public Health Connected. On this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to get to learn about the creative and innovative ways that she is stepping out to advance public health.
Dec 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 172
On this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Amruta Dixit with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about her journey into public health. Dr. Dixit is an epidemiologist and the student development director. She talks about how they are serving the needs of their community and supporting the tribes during this COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the program focus and activities as well.
Nov 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 171
We can certainly all agree that this year has been more than stressful. I think it is important to take time to pause and reflect. Reflect on what you’ve done, what you’re doing, where you’re going. Doing this helps you to make sure that you are on track with your career and business goals, and to make adjustments as necessary.
Nov 17, 2020•7 min•Ep. 170
I'm excited to shake things up a bit and hopefully shine some light on the positive activities that my guests are part of, in hopes of it serving as inspiration for other students and schools of public health as well.
Nov 10, 2020•39 min•Ep. 169
If you are a regular listener of the podcast, then you’ve likely heard a recent special promotional announcement from one of our sponsors, MEE Productions. In this episode, you will meet the founder of MEE Productions, Ivan Juzang. Learn about his journey into public health, and his passion to address health disparities and public health issues affecting underserved and devalued communities.
Nov 03, 2020•32 min•Ep. 168
On this episode, you’ll meet Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn with the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about her journey into public health. Samantha is a Senior Epidemiologist and Program Manager. She talks about how they are serving the needs of their community and supporting the tribes during this COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the program focus and activities before the pandemic to provide a well-rounded view of her work.
Oct 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 167
Dr. Pierre Vigilance is a health executive with 20 years of experience from the non-profit, government, and academic sectors. His primary expertise is in public health operations management, community health strategies, the social determinants of health, and executive education. He is a systems-level thinker focused on improving health outcomes in underserved communities.
Oct 20, 2020•43 min•Ep. 166
My guest on this episode is Asya Spears, a Biostatistician and CEO of Rose Data Studio. Asya has a desire to use data for social good and is on a mission to equip others with the skills they need to do the same. From writing first lines of code to identifying the best visualizations for data, she has guided hundreds of public health professionals as they apply statistical concepts to design programs and complete projects that ensure delivery of high-quality health outcomes for all. She earned he...
Oct 13, 2020•40 min•Ep. 165
Araba Assan is an early career public health professional who works at a non-profit public health organization evaluating programs related to tobacco control and prevention and asthma management. Araba has experience in mental health education and maternal child health research. However, she has always been passionate about public health, and has been a fierce advocate on issues related to health equity and racial justice. Araba chose public health as a career to help eliminate health disparitie...
Oct 06, 2020•36 min•Ep. 164
I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with the Tribal Epidemiology Centers to bring you special sponsored episodes, focused on the public health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. On this episode, I’d like to take some time to share a bit more about the organization, share several resources, including their response to COVID-19.
Sep 29, 2020•19 min•Ep. 163
My guest on this episode is Dr. Matthew Fox, who is an epidemiologist and podcaster. Matthew Fox, DSc, MPH, is a Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health at Boston University. He joins me to share his journey into public health, which I know you will enjoy.
Sep 22, 2020•40 min•Ep. 162
On this episode you’ll meet Christina Haswood and learn about her journey into public health, from her Navajo heritage and culture to her public health work in policy, research, and politics for the state of Kansas. Christina is a public health professional and a candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 10. If elected, Christina would be just the third Native American in Kansas history to be a state legislature. I found out during the interview that Christina has been a long...
Sep 15, 2020•49 min•Ep. 161
Derick Chia is a Public Health Epidemiologist for Ottawa County, Michigan where he facilitates the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data. Derick believes achieving health equity is heavily reliant on systematic data tracking and reporting to inform public health practice and policies. Over the years, Derick has acquired a diverse background in public health beginning from his hometown in Cameroon, where he worked as a data manager with the Cameroon HIV Free Project, to ...
Sep 08, 2020•34 min•Ep. 160
