Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Adrian Leung, a public health pharmacist currently working with the province of Ontario to advance digital health. They discuss pharmacy and the current state of healthcare, the role of pharmacists in public health, and how pharmacy and public health can further intermingle to advance community health. You’ll Learn What drew Adrian towards pharmacy and then public health later in his career Adrian’s...
Apr 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 113
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Anita Balan, a project director at the American College of Preventive Medicine. They discuss Anita’s journey through grad school and the pit stops she took along the way, and ways to add to your skills toolkit by seizing opportunities outside of formal education. You’ll Learn How Anita discovered public health through a peer education opportunity on campus How politics and public health are closely ...
Apr 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 112
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Gwyneth Eliasson, an assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health. They discuss how public health and law intersect, Gwyneth’s experiences in academia and teaching, and advice for anyone interested in health policy and these fields. You’ll Learn How Gwyneth found her way into public health from working in public interest law and consulting The differences between public health law, hea...
Apr 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 111
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Garry Aslanyan, the Manager of Partnerships and Governance with the World Health Organization and host of the Global Health Matters podcast. They discuss what the TDR is, how the Global Health Matters podcast came to be, and advice for anyone thinking of starting their own podcast. You’ll Learn What the TDR is and how they are helping to connect and advance public health around the world How the...
Mar 29, 2023•48 min•Ep. 110
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Krysta McKenna Luzynski, a district epidemiologist at the Virginia Department of Health. They discuss gaining perspectives on different healthcare systems around the world, the responsibilities of a rural epidemiologist, and McKenna’s experience working through the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll Learn How McKenna found her way into public health through a youth leadership camp and an interest in healthca...
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 109
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Deepti Joshi, the oncology quality program manager at MultiCare Health System. They discuss what quality improvement and management is, what tools and skills can help you succeed in this field, and her experiences as an international student. You’ll Learn How Deepti discovered the field of public health through an interest in healthcare and management The role of exploring through internships and ot...
Mar 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 108
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Neelam Bhardwaj, a healthcare professional with decades of international experience. They discuss Neelam’s research interests, the projects she has led around the world, and what she has learned from her extensive career. You’ll Learn How Neelam found her way into public health through her medical and clinical training Neelam’s research interest and her work in women and children’s health Neelam’s e...
Mar 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 107
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Patrice Sirmons-Davis, the founder of PSD Consulting Group. They talk about Patrice’s journey from working in direct clinical care to public health, the values of gathering other perspectives when reflecting on your skills and career, and how PSD Consulting Group came to be. You’ll Learn How Patrice found her way from patient advocacy to nursing to public health How Patrice’s experience in direct cl...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 106
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Kristi Sprowl, the Community Impact Director at the American Heart Association. They talk about finding your niche in public health, building from your experiences, and ways to champion and innovate the profession of public health. You’ll Learn How Kristi found her way into public health through nursing Why Kristi decided to pursue a Doctor in Public Health degree and how a doctorate can offer more ...
Feb 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 105
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Shaniece Criss, an associate professor at Furman university and community leader. They discuss how Shaniece’s passion for media and performance led her to public health and how to incorporate your own interests in order to create a job that is fulfilling for you. You’ll Learn Shaniece’s three spheres of influence and how they have affected her career How Shaniece found her way into public health thr...
Feb 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 104
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Akaoma Onyemelukwe to talk about the not for profit sector of public health. They discuss what tools are needed to succeed in public health, how to find your niche, and Akaoma’s own experiences working with various nonprofit organisations. You’ll Learn How Akaoma found her way into public health from working with organisations such Unicef and Red Cross from a young age Why Akaoma pursued an MPH on t...
Feb 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 103
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Monica Villarruel, a research scientist for the state of California. They discuss Monica’s experience working as a research scientist outside of academia and how Monica was able to overcome the various challenges throughout her academic and professional journey. You’ll Learn How Monica found her way into the public health field from nutrition Why Monica decided to pursue an MPH and the challenges sh...
Jan 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 102
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Thiv Paramsothy, an entrepreneur and founder of several companies including his newest startup, Hera Fertility. They talk about innovation in healthcare, Thiv’s experiences with creating his startups, and offer advice for public health professionals with ideas for change and an interest in entrepreneurship. You’ll Learn How Thiv found his way into public health Where Thiv’s love for technology first...
Jan 18, 2023•38 min•Ep. 101
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Kathryn Glendon, a public health specialist, professor, and life coach. They talk about Kathryn’s experiences working in the Chesprocott health district and academia, how to incorporate positive thinking in your life, and finding your way through all the twists and turns of your career path. You’ll Learn How Kathryn found her way into public health and how the various internships and field experienc...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 100
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani shares her two commitments for 2023 and encourages you to think about your own goals and commitments! What You'll Learn from this Episode: Two goals/commitments for 2023 that Sujani has set out: Bringing together 1,000 members into The Public Health Career Club to support them to show up as their authentic selves and take their careers to the next level! Exploring opportunities to pursue writing in my own public h...
Jan 04, 2023•8 min•Ep. 99
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, I talk about this one question we often ask ourselves at the end of the year: "Where did the year go?". I offer a solution for not feeling this way: intentionally setting time aside to reflect on the year. This is something I have done over the past 10 years and it works so well. What You'll Learn from this Episode: The template I use to conduct my reflections, which includes reflecting in these three large buckets: Thin...
Dec 28, 2022•15 min•Ep. 98
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Gwendolyn Roberts Francavillo, a professor at the School of Health Sciences at Marymount University and an active leader and member of the American Public Health Association. They talk about mentorship, the various paths into academia, and how Gwendolyn is working with the APHA to support the education and professional development of public health professionals. You’ll Learn How Gwendolyn found her ...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 97
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Brittaney Jenkins, the founder and CEO of Jenkins Public Health Consulting. They talk about working in public health without a graduate degree, job application advice for early career professionals, and Brittaney’s experience with entrepreneurship and creating her own business. You’ll Learn How early experiences with volunteering and job shadowing led Brittaney to pursue public health The pros and c...
Dec 14, 2022•42 min
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Luis Torres, a public health tech professional. They talk about what product management is, how to break into product development as a public health professional, and how health tech will become essential to progressing in the field of public health. You’ll Learn How Luis became interested in public health and subsequently product management and health tech What product development and management is...
Dec 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 95
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Nakia Bolden, a full time MPH student, certified health education specialist, and entrepreneur. They talk about what the CHES is and how to obtain it, working in public health with an undergraduate degree, and Nakia’s experiences starting her own health education business. You’ll Learn How Nakia became interested in public health and what motivated her to pursue a MPH How to start working in public ...
Nov 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 94
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Jeff Button, a public health emergency preparedness specialist. They discuss Jeff’s career journey from working as a personal trainer to working in public health, what inspired him to pursue public health, and what public health emergency preparedness encompasses. You’ll Learn Jeff’s experience as a personal health trainer and what led him to the public health field What made Jeff choose to pursue p...
Nov 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 93
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Maudra Brown, the founder and CEO of MRB Public Health Consulting. They discuss Maudra’s various work experiences in public health, her transition from working in government to creating her own consulting firm, and how taking risks and believing in her passions has led to Maudra finding success in entrepreneurship. You’ll Learn How Maudra found her way to the public health field A brief overview of ...
Nov 16, 2022•42 min•Ep. 92
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Brock Turner, a health and human sciences educator at Purdue University. They talk about transitioning careers, Brock’s passion for health and education, and where continuous learning fits in your career. You’ll Learn Brock’s career journey from working in construction, project management, to health education How Brock’s passion for bettering the lives of others led him to the field of public health...
Nov 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 91
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Sarah Labuda, a physician and medical epidemiologist focusing on global health. They discuss Sarah’s passion for both global health and clinical practice, how Sarah found her way to public health, and advice for students who are mapping out their own career paths. You’ll Learn Sarah’s experiences working in pediatrics and global health What inspired Sarah to pursue a career in global health Advice f...
Nov 02, 2022•39 min•Ep. 90
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Alice Simniceanu, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the World Health Organization. They discuss Alice’s career journey and current work, the importance of mentorship, and advice on how to land your dream public health job. You’ll Learn How Alice became interested in the field of public health and more specifically, infection prevention and control Alice’s career journey from working in a hospi...
Oct 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 89
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Stephanie Verna, a former physical education and health teacher and current public health professional. They discuss Stephanie’s career journey, how she took the leap of pursuing public health, and the importance of living without regret. You’ll Learn Stephanie’s experience as a teacher and a coach and her passion for education What motivated Stephanie to change career paths and pursue public health...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 88
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! Since the launch of PH SPOT in 2017, we've been working to answer this question: How do we support and guide you in building your dream public health career? What we've learned over the years is that the answer lies here: PEOPLE. NETWORK. COMMUNITY. As much as career strategies, job application tips, and job preparation are important in building your dream career, the number one thing that's THE KEY to career success and satisfaction is ...
Oct 17, 2022•18 min•Ep. 87
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Ritika Tiwari, a lecturer in Public Health at the University of Greenwich. They discuss Ritika’s education and career journey, her research interests, and her work in various countries around the world. You’ll Learn Ritika’s education journey and what pushed her into the field of public health Ritika’s work and research in various areas of the world How Ritika’s background in business management and...
Oct 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 86
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! In this episode, Sujani sits down with Deborah Thomson, the founder of One Health Lessons. They discuss the various titles Deborah has held, Deborah’s areas of interest in public health, and the vision and mission of One Health Lessons. You’ll Learn Deborah’s career journey from teaching, to practicing as a veterinarian, to working in public health What a day in Deborah’s life looks like Tips on time management How Toastmasters helps wit...
Oct 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 85
Tell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text! This is a QUICK CAREER TIPS episode: short podcast episodes spotlighting a career tip for public health professionals. Today’s career tip is on how to create and sustain your network of public health professionals. Whenever people talk about career growth, the word “networking” is bound to come up. It’s become a standard part of our career culture, but it’s not always a straightforward process: it tends to require a lot of work, especial...
Sep 28, 2022•12 min•Ep. 84
