We are just one week away from hitting the 300-episode milestone. So, now is the perfect time to share some tips and tricks for starting a podcast for organization. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about setting goals, defining a target audience, coming up with a name, and purchasing equipment. We even share our editing tips and tricks before delving into the importance of promotion, engagement, being available on multiple platforms, and so much more! Finally, you will learn all about how analytics an...
May 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 299
Have you thought about starting a podcast for your organization? As we at the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast approach our 300th episode, we’re taking this opportunity to answer some of the questions we get asked from nonprofit and public health organizations about podcasting. While there is some cost and time required in an endeavor like this, it can be incredibly rewarding. In this episode, we explain some of the things to consider before starting a podcast and break down some...
May 02, 2023•13 min•Ep. 298
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Victoria Warren-Mears, who has been the director of the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center for 16 years. She develops programs and initiatives to enhance the health system and promote better health outcomes for tribes in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. During the conversation, Victoria shares how she realized her desire to help people, how this led her to pursue a career in public health, and what her role entails at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Boa...
Apr 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 297
Collaboration and sharing networks is a powerful force in the field of public health. It allows organizations and practitioners to reach broader communities and address the public health concerns of some of the most underserved portions of the population. Dr. Huntley has always believed in the power of collaboration and in today’s episode she invites listeners to expand their network by sharing what she has learned about her ideal client: large non-profit organizations (NPOs). She unpacks why sh...
Apr 18, 2023•15 min•Ep. 296
When Dr. Huntley worked in commercial industry, a great deal of money was invested in providing data-driven evidence to support long-term efforts. Unfortunately, nonprofit community-based organizations often struggle to provide the same level of meaningful data-driven reports. This episode discusses the importance of meaningful data-driven solutions for nonprofit community-based organizations. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the common problems among organizations like this, including a lack of kno...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min•Ep. 295
Public health is such a wide-ranging field, and through 20 years of diverse experiences in the space, Heidi Berthoud joins us to discuss her career journey. She is passionate about reproductive health and reproductive justice. Making data accessible and usable is a key step in the work she does through her company, Heidi Berthoud Consulting. Heidi works with nonprofits to help them make sense of their health data. By doing so, these organizations are able to provide better solutions to the issue...
Apr 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 294
Our ever-increasing use of technology has not only changed how people consume health information but emphasized the importance of digital communication in healthcare. Digital engagement and multimedia specialist Alex Smith is passionate about helping public health leaders adopt new and innovative ways to communicate. He joins us from Oklahoma today to discuss the work he is currently doing as Creative Director of the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB). This conversation is part of a spe...
Mar 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 293
Every month, a diverse panel of innovative public health thought leaders come together to discuss public health topics during a livestream on LinkedIn. The summary and takeaways will be written and shared in a LinkedIn newsletter article about two weeks later, helping us reach even more people who might be interested in the discussion. Tune into this episode to hear all of the details. Follow DrCHHuntley on LinkedIn to be notified of the next Public Health Roundtable Livestream. Subscribe to the...
Mar 21, 2023•7 min•Ep. 292
Technological advances have opened new frontiers for consumer products and services that seek to improve wellbeing. For example, the mobile meditation app Calm has helped millions of people experience better sleep and reduced anxiety. Joining us for this episode is Dr. Jennifer Huberty, an accomplished behavioral research scientist who has worked with Calm and other technology companies to bridge the gap between science and innovation and take a digital approach to change behavior and improve we...
Mar 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 291
As the dust settles on our sixth Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship expo, our incredible host, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley walks us through everything that transpired at the 2023 installment. Dr. Huntley and her team worked tirelessly and planned meticulously to ensure the success of this year’s expo, with specific attention placed on creating a phenomenal experience. We used a new platform for this year’s online workshop and it was a definite winner, and more people were excited abo...
Mar 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 290
The Tribal Epidemiology Centers are doing great work for Native Americans. Today’s guest, Weather Potdevin, is lending her hand to the cause as the Senior Director of Community Health Services at America’s largest tribal health organization, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), which is one of the twelve Tribal Epidemiology Centers nationwide. We hear about Weather’s background and her journey through ANTHC, before she explains how she became interested in public health. She also ...
Feb 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 289
The guest on today’s episode is Michelle Bangen, a public health consultant who received a bit of inspiration to get started in consulting from attending one of our past Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expos. She’s a public health professional and certified health education specialist with a focus on gender-based violence and suicide prevention. Michelle, alongside her friend Charlette Lumby, co-founded a public health education and consulting company called Incite Agency for Chang...
Feb 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 288
Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Moxley Public Health Consulting, but her career in public health began two decades ago as a health educator and program coordinator focused on HIV/STD prevention at the GO GIRL! Program in Bronx, New York. Ingrained in Stephanie’s work is her love for collaboration, which not only improves the health and lives of the people she works with but makes her work more fun too! In this episode, we take a look at her fascinating journey into consulting, who her ideal...
Feb 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 287
For Hayley Yaglom, the key to successful public health initiatives is multidisciplinary collaboration across human health systems, animal health systems, and their shared environment. As a One Health Genomics Epidemiologist, Hayley’s role at the Translational Genomics Research Institute involves implementing genomics surveillance programs with the goal of helping healthcare systems and communities better deal with rising cases of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections. Pub...
Feb 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 286
These are some of the thought-provoking questions we ask in today’s episode, which will help you evaluate how your organization communicates public health.
Jan 31, 2023•22 min•Ep. 285
As we settle into this new year, it's often a great time to get reacquainted with folks. It’s good to learn what your colleagues are up to now, as well as share with them what is new and current with you. This is important at all levels of career and business. For business it’s critical, because it becomes an easy way to strengthen professional relationships and keep attracting the type of ideal clients to your business. This podcast is one of the ways that Dr. Huntley introduces all of you to o...
Jan 24, 2023•9 min•Ep. 284
On this episode we have an inspiring and informative conversation with data scientist and chemistry consultant, Mike Dereviankin! Mike's work covers environmental, geochemical, biomonitoring, and arson investigations. We get an insider's look at what this entails, his professional journey thus far, and his creative approach to working with numbers. The bulk of Mike's practice is done in conjunction with Chemistry Matters. Mike explains a little about how this niche environmental consulting compa...
Jan 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 283
We’d love to introduce our guest today, Dr. Natasha Patterson. Dr. Patterson is from Pennsylvania, currently serving as a Professor of Public Health at the College of New Jersey. She teaches courses that focus on public health leadership, health education, and health policy for undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Patterson is very active in the community and serves as a board member, member, and president of different associations, but most importantly she is a mentor to high school and col...
Jan 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 282
From Nigeria to the United States, today’s guest brings a global perspective to the conversation. This episode has a little something for everyone as Prince Anyanwu guest joins us to discuss his public health professional journey, and in the process shares incredible, multi-level insights to enrich listeners’ lives. Prince believes that passion is the most important ingredient of a successful contribution to public health, and tells a story of creative action prior to academic credentials. You’l...
Jan 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 281
Welcome to our last episode for 2022! Today, we take a moment to reflect on our highlights from this year and share some updates as we prepare to move into 2023. Dr. Huntley offers some insight into her personal milestones from the past 12 months, how the podcast has grown, and takes a look at our top 10 episodes. We also dive into some global audience analytics and end off the episode with what listeners can look forward to as we roll into the new year. Tune in now, and have a fantastic rest of...
Dec 27, 2022•23 min•Ep. 280
How would you feel if we told you that there are organizations out there who are supporting you and cheering you on as you spread your entrepreneurial wings and explore possibilities in public health? On this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast , we are honored to highlight each of our sponsors, who are demonstrating support for every person who enrolls in the EXPO! We are excited to highlight the organizations that partnered with us to bring you the Public Health Con...
Dec 20, 2022•10 min•Ep. 279
Today’s guest is an expert in maternal and child health, global health, infectious disease, and public health research epidemiology. At a critical moment in world history, Naissa Piverger found herself caught in the thick of it as a public health advisor for the CDC. While she is still working at the CDC, being involved at the frontlines of COVID gave Naissa access to the pressing necessities of those studying and working in STEM, paving the way for her own career service consulting firm: Piverg...
Dec 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 278
Sujani Sivanantharajah is the founding force behind PH SPOT, a platform and community for public health professionals across the globe, supporting them as they build their dream careers. As a successful epidemiologist and entrepreneur who also has her own podcast, Sujani is here today to share her public health professional journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. One of her many strengths is in building and maintaining meaningful relationships through networking at a human level. ...
Dec 06, 2022•27 min•Ep. 277
We want to make sure that we’ve covered everything! Join us as Dr. Huntley discusses the timeline of the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO. Find out when enrollment opens, the option to attend online only, and the option to also join us in Orlando, Florida. Tune in to make sure that you are up to date and ready for the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO! PublicHealthEXPO.com
Nov 29, 2022•18 min•Ep. 276
Today’s episode features a very special announcement. After months of preparation and negotiation, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley is thrilled to announce her upcoming book deal with Johns Hopkins University Press! Since the unprecedented onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, industry leaders have taken a renewed interest in understanding the public health sector, and how it can provide innovative solutions to public health concerns. In this new climate of public health awareness, bridging the gap betwee...
Nov 22, 2022•7 min•Ep. 275
Ahead of the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo, Dr. Huntley is joined, for the very first time on the podcast, by two of her team members to talk about everything expo; what worked in the past, what didn’t, and what there is to look forward to! In this episode, we’re introduced to the podcast assistant, Laura, and program coordinator, Amber, and learn about their respective roles in the company. We find out how the recent APHA Conference has informed the structure of th...
Nov 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 274
There is power in knowing that you belong and each of us has a responsibility to create environments that promote inclusion, trust, and acceptance. In fact, Dr. Traci Baxley believes that belonging is a basic human right and in today’s episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, you’ll find out why! Dr. Baxley is a professor, consultant, author, parenting coach, speaker, mother to five children, and the creator of Social Justice Parenting. Join us as we unpack the ways in which parentin...
Nov 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 273
Nov 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 272
This episode is an excerpt of Dr. Hughes Huntley's LinkedIn Live, where she discusses the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO 2023: how she views the speakers that attend, why she is so proud of the expo, and why you should attend. Whether you are a brand-new or established entrepreneur, you need to get on the EXPO waitlist! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast
Oct 25, 2022•20 min•Ep. 271
If infectious diseases and public health is your thing then you’ve come to the right place! Joining us on this episode is Clinical Microbiologist, Science Communicator, and Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Andrea Prinzi. Dr. Prinzi studied at the University of Colorado and went on to develop and run several microbiology educational programs. In 2018, she was handed the American Society for Clinical Pathologists 40 Under Forty award, and today, she serves as Medical Science Liaison at bioMérie...
Oct 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 270
