On this latest episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley reflects on her recent experience facilitating a workshop for tribal leaders. Sharing personal stories and key takeaways, she talks about the emerging themes of vulnerability, communication, relationship-building, and trust and how each of those themes play an important role as a community leader. Discover the power of flexibility, the significance of two-way communication, and the lasting impact of building genuine connections within the p...
Nov 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 328
Welcome to another riveting MITRE episode where Dr. Huntley engages in an insightful conversation with Andy Gregorowicz, Department Chief Engineer at the MITRE Corporation. Andy shares his journey, transitioning from software engineering to the world of public health, where he focuses on system interoperability and patient matching. Discover his passion for public health stemming from the profound impact of vaccination campaigns and how that led him to valuable projects for the CDC, particularly...
Nov 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 327
Dr. Huntley announces the much-anticipated Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO 2024. In this episode, she clarifies everything you need to know about the EXPO: what it is, who it is for, why it exists, as well as the changes and additions for the upcoming year. Listen closely as she shares all the essential details for anyone who is curious about the event. Dr. Huntley hopes to provide a clear and informed understanding of what the EXPO is all about. If you are interested in learn...
Nov 14, 2023•15 min•Ep. 326
There is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Although it can feel frustrating at times, this provides us the opportunity to get creative in working to meet this need. Additionally, it provides us with a number of ways to demonstrate our thought leadership, build genuine relationships with people, and grow our networks. In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Huntley together with three innovative and forward-thinking panelists, Zainab Shipchandler, LaShonda Richardson, and Eri...
Nov 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 325
The pandemic has changed the landscape of the workforce worldwide. It accelerated the shift to remote work, giving people the ability to do their jobs from the comfort of their homes. In this team-focused episode, Laura joins Dr. Charlotte Huntley to discuss their unique experiences and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of working remotely. With a core team of five and clients worldwide, they talk about building a strong team culture, working through different communication styles...
Oct 31, 2023•42 min•Ep. 324
Full disclaimer, this new episode is full of really sad moments and happy moments as our host, Dr. Charlotte Huntley, opens up about some personal life updates and experiences, including the recent loss of her mother and her busy travel schedule. She shares how she’s dealing and processing grief while attending to her business with the help and support of the people around her. Despite the challenges and grief, she shares her journey of resilience, self-care, and professional growth, highlightin...
Oct 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 323
The technology that makes up the system and processes in public health may be lagging behind the course of innovation compared to other industries. This is where the challenges in public health informatics come in. But what is Public Health Informatics all about? Join us in another MITRE episode where Dr. Brittani L. Harmon, the Public Health Lead and Informatics Expert at the MITRE Corporation, joins Dr. Charlotte Huntley for another informative and value-packed conversation. In this episode, D...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 322
Choosing a career in public health can be a daunting task, especially if you are a student who doesn’t have a full grasp of what career opportunities are available for you after graduation. In this episode, Dr. Huntley recounts her recent role as a career panelist at the CDC Lewis Public Health Scholars and Ferguson Emerging Infectious Disease Fellows 2023 Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia. She sheds some light on the array of inquiries raised by public health students, exploring some of their burnin...
Oct 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 321
As many have noticed, there is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Dr. Huntley hosts a monthly roundtable discussing a variety of public health topics. During this episode, specialists LaShonda Richardson, Andrea L. Lowe, and Ericka Horne join Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley to share how they answer this question. To help distinguish the field of public health from other areas, the conversation centers around how public health differs from the healthcare field. Each gues...
Oct 03, 2023•30 min
Podcasting is such an important part of this business. In fact, it’s how it started! In this episode, Dr. Huntley is doing things a little differently and discussing why she podcasts and how she aims to improve her skills. She recently attended the Podcast Movement (PM) Conference and learned so much. She shares these lessons as well as some behind-the-scenes secrets from the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. From the studio she uses, to what she learned about analytics, to how v...
Sep 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 319
In this episode, Dr. Denise K. Scannell, Chief Social and Behavioral Scientist at MITRE and the force behind HIPE™ Lab, joins the conversation. Dr. Scannell shares her extensive knowledge on the dynamically evolving information ecosystem and the impact of technology and social media on public health and on the health information landscape.
Sep 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 318
Turning dreams into reality and using those dreams to help people is truly possible, and that's what Pierre Paul, Founder & CEO of We Hear You LLC, proves to us in this episode of the PHEC Podcast. Pierre's path from a diverse upbringing, spanning the landscapes of Guyana, South America, and the bustling streets of Ohio, United States, has shaped him into a visionary entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for change. His passion for innovation and helping people, especially those with variou...
Sep 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 317
My guest today is LaShonda Richardson, a public health professional with a heart for health and community. She is also the founder of EMERGE Public Health and Community Development LLC (EMPHCD LLC), which is an organization dedicated to public health advocacy, education, and promotion. EMERGE’s mission is to Educate, Motivate, Empower, Restore, Grow, and Evolve communities with specific emphasis on communities of color. You’ll hear her journey into public health and consulting through our conver...
Sep 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 316
The array of public health threats we face is expanding rapidly and everyone has a responsibility to have a level of preparedness for these situations. We continue with another MITRE-sponsored episode and are joined by Dr. Monique K. Mansoura to discuss her incredible career in public health and how we can all be prepared for public health disasters. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Mansoura’s wonderful career, what inspired her to get involved in public health, what she is most passionate a...
Aug 29, 2023•38 min•Ep. 315
There will always be the need for professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions when it comes to public health. Dr. Paul Arora, vice president of Cytel, joins us today to discuss the importance of using evidence to make decisions about public health, to explain quantitative bias analysis, and share his passion for oncology. Tune in to hear all about what drew Paul to public health, how his epidemiology background makes him excellent at his job, and even get some pearls of wisdom for p...
Aug 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 314
Our guest today is part of a special sponsored series of episodes where listeners will learn about MITRE through conversations with leaders across the organization. Joining us on today’s episode is Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, the Managing Director of the Public Health Division at MITRE Health, a federally funded research and development center or FFRDC. He is deeply passionate about elevating and improving the health outcomes of communities, as people are the business of public health! In this convers...
Aug 15, 2023•40 min
This could be exactly what you’ve been needing! In this bonus episode, you’ll learn about an opportunity to receive coaching, guidance, and support in person this year. Location options include the United States and the United Kingdom. By tuning into this bonus episode, you will learn about the event including locations, dates, and exactly who should be attending. There’s even a bit of myth-busting included. Tune in for all of the details! Do not overlook this opportunity or miss out on somethin...
Aug 12, 2023•24 min
Today’s guest is one of the many people who are impacting public health in an unconventional way. Princess Jennings is the founder of Community Tracking Services, a data collection company focused on building relationships and trust among the communities it serves. She joins us to tell us about her life, how she got introduced to public health, her passion for the mental health and substance abuse population, what her company does, and so much more! We delve into how her ‘Data Bounty Hunters’ bu...
Aug 08, 2023•30 min
When too big of a gap exists between researchers, project implementers, and communities, more harm than good ends up being done (even when those people have the best intentions). Dr. Joyee Washington, founder of Joyee Washington Consulting, joins us in the episode to explain how she is helping to bridge that gap. Tune in today to hear her thoughts on how public health researchers can conduct research “with” rather than “on” communities and why this is the key to affecting positive change. Driven...
Aug 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 311
Welcome to another episode in our special sponsored series about the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and the public health professionals who work there. Today’s guest is Gary Piercey, who joins us to discuss his career journey in public health and his commitment to serving tribal communities at the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB). We take a deep dive into some of the programs that Gary is excited about right now, including an 8-week internship program known as the Tribal Health Ex...
Jul 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 310
Today’s episode is a random mix of updates, encouragement, and support as well as a sneak peek into what’s happening behind the scenes at DrCHHuntley LLC. Tuning in you’ll hear about our excitement at a positive review of the podcast and what this means for us as well as our gratitude for a supportive social media post. Dr. Huntley encourages listeners in public health to continue to show up. She also suggests that if you need some encouragement or support, sometimes the best way to get it is to...
Jul 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 309
Joining us today is an incredibly thoughtful and creative public health leader, Zainab Shipchandler to discuss her illustrious career and what her company does to improve health literacy. Zainab is a master certified health education specialist and the owner of ZRF Group, with both a master’s degree concentrating on maternal and child health and a bachelor’s degree in Asian studies. Thank you for listening in! Public Health Entrepreneurs: https://publichealthentrepreneurs.com/ PHEC Podcast Show ...
Jul 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 308
If you’re feeling discouraged about the current state of the public health workforce, this episode is for you! Today we discuss some of the things that weigh heavily on the public health community and how we can be the change we want to see in this field. You’ll hear about the great public health workforce shortage, the need for increased funding, and other challenges we face, before we break down what you can do if you’re feeling discouraged. You’ll hear about why you should revisit what brough...
Jul 04, 2023•24 min•Ep. 307
There is not enough data and information to make effective health decisions for Tribal communities in America. Joining us today is an epidemiologist at the forefront of trying to solve that problem. Erik Ohlrogge is the Program Director at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, which supports tribal communities in their efforts to improve health by assisting with data needs through community-based research, partnership development, technical assistance, and education. In this episode, Eri...
Jun 27, 2023•24 min•Ep. 306
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Jun 20, 2023•9 min•Ep. 305
Having a background in healthcare can give you more ammunition to make a positive, lasting impact on public health. Today’s guest, Patrice Sirmons, began her career as a nurse but soon realized that the difference she wanted to make could only be achieved in public health. In our conversation, we discuss how Patrice began her public health journey and how she ended up as the Owner and Principal Consultant of PSD Consulting. We explore why she is passionate about helping underserved and marginali...
Jun 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 304
Our guest today considers community connectedness to be the biggest public health problem, and in this episode, we find out why. Andrea Lowe is a public health consultant operating The Social Impact Studio Consulting, LLC. After meeting Andrea at our in-person Orlando EXPO, we meet again remotely to discuss the work she’s doing to serve small to medium size nonprofits and government agencies in the public health and human services sector. Andrea fills us in on the three phases of the strategic p...
Jun 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 303
The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) serves 27 tribal communities in a four-state region. Their mission is to collaborate with each of these communities to provide high-quality research, surveillance, and training that will improve the quality of life of Native Americans. In this episode, we continue our series of special sponsored shows focusing on Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TEC). You’ll meet the director of the AASTEC, Dr. Kevin English, who worked as a clinical...
May 30, 2023•34 min•Ep. 302
Our guest on this episode is a public health consultant who’s passionate about faith-based partnerships. Meet Ericka Horne, a public health consultant and doctor of public health student. She shares her inspiring journey into the world of public health consulting. As the founder and CEO of Akcire Consulting, she explains how her organization assists non-profits, faith-based organizations, and underrepresented populations through program planning and evaluation, and how she utilizes her platform ...
May 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 301
We have finally reached our very exciting podcast milestone episode, number 300! Truly an extra special milestone as Dr. Huntley also celebrates her youngest graduating and turning 18, the episode publishing the day after her birthday, and her upcoming business anniversary! So to celebrate her 300 consecutive weekly new episodes, Dr. Huntley shares a list of the things she’s most grateful for. From her initial emailing list to reviews and feedback, she ends by sharing two very specific and speci...
May 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 300
