Public Health Careers

Kendra Julien, MPH, MHFA, CCWS currently works as a program coordinator at Rutgers University Center for Public Health Workforce Development. She is a a results driven public health professional with 9 years of experience in presenting, coordinating organizational or community health promotion programs. Her goal is to inspire and help people live a healthy, meaningful life through health education...

On this episode, I break down: I say a Happy New year to you all! - Updates on some things going on in The Public Health Millennial world - Some manifestation and motivation for all public health people especially students - Setting goals and how to take them from simple to SMART to dynamic - Some jumbled thoughts on covid and the state of the pandemic (stay safe) Omari on IG : https://www.instagr...

Dr. Brittny James, DrPH, Med, CHES is an experienced organization development + innovation consultant in the public health space. She works as the CEO of Insight Consulting & Associated, LLC as well as is a Data Analyst with the United Negro College Fund. She got her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at University of Nevada – Las Vegas. She got her Master of Education at University of Nevada – L...

Rose A. Marcelin, MPH is an Interdisciplinary Scientist at the US Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, she runs the Focused Health Collective where they are re-examining our understanding and engagement with public health, our individual health, and the health of our communities. She got her Bachelors of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Science at the University of Florida...

Dr. Cale Lawlor, MBBS, MPH, MIPH is a Public Health Senior Medical Officer at Health Service Executive and a Community Building Coordinator at Coalition for Global Health Innovation. He initially trained as a medical doctor, but upon completion of a Double Masters of Public Health and International Public Health degrees, decided to move into a career in Public Health. He got his Bachelor of Medici...

Ruth Cooper, MPH is aiming to make a difference in peoples’ lives by helping them feel empowered. She works as a Government Operations Consultant at Florida Department of Health. She got her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida. After graduating she worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay first as an AmeriCorps Vista program and at the Broward Regional Healt...

Jasmine Drake, MPH is a Community Developer at Prince George's County Health Department in Maryland. She is a highly energized public health professional who has over 7 years of experience in public health working for 3 different local public health departments. She got her Bachelors of Arts in Biology at University of Virginia. She got her Master of Public Health at CUNY Graduate School of P...

Dr. Ayanna Robinson, PhD, MPH is the founder of Black Girls’ Breastfeeding Club LLC & the bEarth Work App. She also works as a Program Evaluator at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ayanna got her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at Spelman College before going on to get her Master of Public Health at Morehouse School of Medicine. After graduating she was able to secure a few ORISE F...

Derek Holland, MPH, MFAc is a public health practitioner of art and public health. He is currently a Master of Fine Arts student at University of Illinois Chicago where he is merging public health with his art work through multimodal approaches. He started his Bachelors at Temple University in Environmental Studies before switching to Public Health – he transferred to University of Maryland Colleg...

Katie Donohue McMillan, MPH is the CEO and Digital Health Consultant at her company, Well Made Health LLC . She got her Bachelors of Arts in History and Spanish at University of Mary Washington. Then got her Master of Public Health at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Katie has been able to merge her public health knowledge with that of the technology space and continues to drive work f...

Zoila Reyna, MPH is the Founder and CEO of Public Health Hired. She also works as a Senior Consultant, Strategic Planning Community Health at a Large West Coast Health System. She has 15 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, change management, policy initiatives and implementing interventions for high-risk populations. She got her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Unive...

Smriti Kirubanandan, MSEM, MPH, CN is a Business Development Strategist at Tata Consultancy Services. She is also a food equity advocate and a certified raw vegan chef. She got her Bachelors in Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University. Then got her Master of Science in Engineering Management at University of Southern California. She also has her Master of Science in Public Health from the University...

Marissa McKool, MPH is the Founder of McKool Coaching. She helps she helps MPH grads figure out what’s next while also helping them to stop feeling so miserable and start feeling in control of their career again. She got her Bachelors of Science in Public Health at University of Arizona. Then went on to get her Master of Public Health at Emory University. Early 20212, Marissa founded her business,...

Kate Carmody, MPH is a Program Associate at ABIM Foundation. She has also done work in freelancing as a public health professional for Comprehensive Care Center. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in Public health & Women’s and Gender Studies at the College of Charleston. Then got her Master of Public Health at the University of New England. She works as a Program Associate at ABIM Foundation as we...

Brenna Bernardino, MPH is a Policy Project Officer and a Health Communications Officer at Marie Stropes Australia while working from Japan. She got her Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Melbourne. She went to The George Washington University as a semester exchange student and she went on to get her Master of Public Health at The University of...

Olivia Umoren, MPH is the Founder & CEO of LIV Consulting & Career Services where they serve students and professionals in public health around all career needs. She also works as a Manager of Federal Affairs at NCQA. She got her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University then went to work before starting her Master of Public Health at The George Washington Univ...

Geoffrey M Roche, MPA is Vice President at Dignity Health Global Education as well as Corporate Faculty, Population Health Team at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. He is on the National Health Equity Task Force. He got his Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science at Moravian University. Then got his Master of Public Administration at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. He c...

Sarah Valenza, MCHES, BS is the Owner and Health Educator of her business, New Leaf Public Health. She also works part-time at a Local Public Health Department in Missouri. She got her Bachelors in Health Science from Truman State University. She has gotten the Certified Health Educator Specialist certified and more recently Master Certified Health Educator Specialist certified. She has many other...

Tabitha Reefer, MBA, MPH, CHES, CPH is the Owner of Tabitha Reefer Consulting where they specialize in where they specialize in grant writing, writing services, program evaluation, program coordination, professional workshops, and curriculum development. Additionally, they offer educational workshops on Work-Life Harmony. Tabitha also works as a part time as Program Coordinator at Jacobs & Cus...

Dr. Lauren R. Powell is the President & CEO Lauren R. Powell, MPA, PhD is the President & CEO of The Equitist   (a boutique health equity consulting firm helping moving health care organizations go from health equity in theory to action) as well as the Vice President for US Health Equity & Community Wellness at Takeda Pharmaceuticals . She received her Bachelors of Science in Biochemis...

Hermela Assefa is a Public Health student in the sociology tract at Franklin & Marshall College. Hermela is an aspiring public health professional who is problem-inspired, people-driven, and equity-minded. She is determined to serve underprivileged communities to alleviate systemic inequities, racial injustices, and tackle the social determinants of health. She strongly believe that access to...

In today’s episode we have Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES who is the CEO & Founder of Jenkins Public Health Consulting, LLC while also working full time as a Director at a world renown medical center. She got her bachelor’s degree in public health science and Interpersonal Relations at Ball State University. She currently works as a Director at world renown medical center and also has her consult...

In today’s episode Jasmine Leonard, MPH is the CEO & Founder of Health Equity Jazz and she is also the Health Equity Enterprise Manager at a Large Health Plan. She got her Bachelors of Arts in Human Biology and Africana Studies at Brown University and got her Master of Public Health from University of Minnesota. She is an active Board Member for Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria and works and...

Kaman is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health degree in health policy and management. She is passionate about health equity and wishes to change the way we create policies in all facets of our society. Kaman also loves educating people about public health topics such as menstruation, sexual health, racism and so much more. In her spare time she loves eating burritos, so if you feel like...

In today’s episode we have Theresa Alphonse, MPH. She is the Founder & Executive Director for What’s on Your Mind Inc where they are combating the stigma of mental health illness in communities of color by engaging in conversations around thoughts, emotions and feelings. As well as being the Community Partners and Health Equity Program manager at Steward Health Care Network. She has her Bachel...