Do The Change: Challenging and Reimagining OEHS

In the next episode of #DoTheChange, we are joined by Rezahn Abraha, MPH, a recent UC Berkeley graduate in Environmental Health Sciences and Global Health. Rezahn embodies a social-justice based approach to environmental health, striving to create equitable environments through her work in environmental policy analysis, exposure assessment, and epidemiological research. Tune in to hear her perspec...

In the next episode of #DoTheChange, we are joined by Rezahn Abraha, MPH, a recent UC Berkeley graduate in Environmental Health Sciences and Global Health. Rezahn embodies a social-justice based approach to environmental health, striving to create equitable environments through her work in environmental policy analysis, exposure assessment, and epidemiological research. Tune in to hear her perspec...

In our most recent episode of #DoTheChange, we'll be featuring an amazing conversation with Kevin Ru, MPH, who currently studies increased risk of chronic disease in janitors. We'll talk about different ways people can get involved in occupational and environmental health and areas of concentration. We'll also explore how today's changing society might impact the field and open...

In Part 2 of our most recent episode of #DoTheChange, we'll be featuring an amazing conversation with Kevin Ru, MPH, who currently studies increased risk of chronic disease in janitors. We'll talk about different ways people can get involved in occupational and environmental health and areas of concentration. We'll also explore how today's changing society might impact the fiel...

For Do The Change's third episode of the season, we are joined by a guest with a truly exceptional story: Sangeeta "San" Agarawal, RN, MS, CAS. San's journey starts off in a very traditional part of India where education was something she had to fight for. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and passion to help others, she enjoyed a successful career in both the tech and nursing f...

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Sangeeta "San" Agarawal,  RN, MS, CAS. With many years of professional experience across the tech and healthcare sectors, San has an incredible amount of career development advice to give. From the best ways to use networking to break into a new industry, to effective self-care techniques to stay motivated through tough times, join San as she d...

Join us for Part 1 of our conversation with Simon Camponuri! Discover his untraditional journey from premed student, to wildlife researcher, and finally to Valley Fever researcher, and explore how his drive to explore his various passions led him to a field he feels fulfilled in. See full transcript here: www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-simon-camponuri

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Simon Camponuri! Discover his untraditional journey from premed student, to wildlife researcher, and finally to Valley Fever researcher, and explore how his drive to explore his various passions led him to a field he feels fulfilled in. See full transcript here: www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-simon-camponuri

Tune into Season 2, Episode 1 with Javier Freire, a PhD candidate in Environmental Health Sciences! This episode is the first of our second season of Do the Change, hosted by Joanne Teh. In this conversation, Javier and Joanne discuss Javier's career in biomonitoring wildland firefighters, his journey from Chile to America, the invaluable role of mentors, and his tips for young professionals...

Tune into Season 2, Episode 1 with Javier Freire, a PhD candidate in Environmental Health Sciences! This episode is the first of our second season of Do the Change, hosted by Joanne Teh. In this conversation, Javier and Joanne discuss Javier's career in biomonitoring wildland firefighters, his journey from Chile to America, the invaluable role of mentors, and his tips for young professionals...

Dive into Episode 11 with Mulika Musyimi, a dedicated advocate in the fields of public health and global health. Mulika’s global perspective includes his role as a Human Rights Fellow at Sanergy in Nairobi, Kenya, where he contributed to the WASH sector (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Join us for this illuminating conversation with Mulika Musyimi as we delve into his personal journey in public h...

Tune into Part 2 of our conversation with Mulika Musyimi, a passionate advocate in public and global health! About the Speaker: Mulika Musyimi, MPH is originally from Kilifi, a small town in the Coast province of Kenya, and he is the son of farmers, cooks, teachers, tailors, hotel workers, and storytellers. He wants to acknowledge them and their impact because without them, there wouldn't be...

Tune into Part 2 of our conversation with Bhavya Joshi, MA! Discover Bhavya's work in women’s reproductive health access for refugees, her strong human rights background, and insights on pursuing a interdisciplinary Doctor of Public Health degree. Listen now for a compelling conversation on health as a human right and the global pursuit of reproductive health equity. See full transcript here:...

Dive into Episode 10 with Bhavya Joshi, a UC Berkeley Doctor of Public Health candidate from India! A Global Public Health Fellow and Human Rights Center Fellow, she researches reproductive needs in crisis areas, focusing on South Sudan and Ukrainian women refugees in Croatia. Bhavya advocates for global women's rights, leveraging her 6+ years of experience in public health project management...

In Part 2 of this episode of Do The Change, we are joined by Gabriela Gonzalez, MPH! Gabriela is a passionate advocate in the field of maternal child health, dedicated to supporting moms and birthing people. Join us for this enlightening conversation as we explore her journey in maternal child health, imposter syndrome, the influence of family mentorship, post-graduate transitions, job search stra...

In episode 9, we are joined by our wonderful guest, Gabriela Gonzalez, MPH. A recent UC Berkeley MPH graduate, she is dedicated to reproductive justice and improving pregnancy experiences. Focused on Black maternal health equity, Gabriela aims for a future in policy, advocacy, and community doula accessibility. Tune in for an insightful conversation on public health, impactful change, and her jour...

Our newest podcast guest is Ashley Smith, MPH! Ashley is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley's MPH program and has spent the last 3.5 years as a researcher at UCSF, focusing on research projects that examine health disparities. Her projects have included navigation programs for African American men, COVID-19 and housing insecurity, and lung cancer prevention for minority populations. Tune in now...

Join us for part two of our conversation with our newest podcast guest, Ashley Smith, MPH! Ashley is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley's MPH program and has spent the last 3.5 years as a researcher at UCSF, focusing on research projects that examine health disparities. Her projects have included navigation programs for African American men, COVID-19 and housing insecurity, and lung cancer prev...

Join us for a conversation with Adenike Omomukuyo, a 3rd year MPH/RD student at UC Berkeley. Through her education, Adenike became acutely aware of the invisibility many face in the world of nutrition, which motivated her to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between the body and food, and to advocate for body liberation and representation. In this episode, Nike sheds light on her path t...

Join us for part two of our conversation with Adenike Omomukuyo, a 3rd year MPH/RD student at UC Berkeley. Through her education, Adenike became acutely aware of the invisibility many face in the world of nutrition, which motivated her to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between the body and food, and to advocate for body liberation and representation. In this episode, Nike sheds light...

Join us for this episode with LaShyra "Lash" Nolen, a Southern California native, writer, activist, and dual-degree MD/MPP student at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She is the first documented Black woman to serve as student council president at Harvard Medical School and strives to continue to dismantle systemic practices inside and outside medical inst...

Join us for part two of our conversation with LaShyra "Lash" Nolen, a dual-degree MD/MPP student at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and the first documented Black woman to serve as student council president at Harvard Medical School. Continue listening to learn more about her life story, her Fulbright adventure, and the powerful mission of her grassroots...

Join us for part one of Do the Change with Brandon Phillips, MS, a second-year ergonomics student at UC Berkeley. Tune in to hear about Brandon's journey in the field and his thoughts on the importance of practical experience, creativity, and diversity in ergonomics. His journey includes a summer practicum he discovered through the power of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), dem...

Join us for part two of Do the Change with Brandon Phillips, MS, a second-year ergonomics student at UC Berkeley. Tune in to hear about Brandon's journey in the field and his thoughts on the importance of practical experience, creativity, and diversity in ergonomics. His journey includes a summer practicum he discovered through the power of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), dem...

Join us as Makeen Yasar and host Tyra Parrish, MPH discuss Makeen's journey through the healthcare field and the challenges associated with fighting for equitable healthcare. #EquitableHealthcare https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-makeen-yasar