Public Health Careers

In this episode Adam Linker, MA, the Director of Programs at Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust shares about his public health journey. Adam got his Bachelor of Arts on Philosophy and African American Studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Then went on to get two masters – Master of Arts in African American Studies at University of Massachusetts at Amherst & Master of Arts in J...

Marwah Azizi is a published STEM and Public Health leader, experienced mentor, and academic associate with over three years of experience in medical, academic, and higher education settings. Marwah is the founder and President of Connect Health Leaders (CHL). Marwah is in the third year of her undergraduate degree focused on Public Health and Safety at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Marwah i...

In today's episode, we have Oluwaseun Akinrinmolo, MPH who is a monetizing coach for public health professionals. She got her Bachelors in Public Health from Babcock University in Nigeria. Then got her Masters in Public Health at University of Ibadan. She has a passion for working with global health people. She is currently the CEO of LifeTeam Inc which is a platform for personal development...

In today’s episode we have recent Master of Social Work , Master of Public Health Graduate from the University of Washington. She got her bachelor’s of arts in neuroscience at Boston University before going on to get her dual MSW/MPH degree. She currently works as a Research Interventionist at Kaiser Permanente WA Health Research Institute. Omari on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-ric...

In today’s episode we have Kristen Gonzalez-Soto, MPH, who is an enthusiastic harm reductionist, public health professional, a US Marine Core Veteran, as well as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist. She got her Bachelors of American Public University. Then went on to serve in the US Marine Corp for 4 years. She got her Master of Public Health at American Military University. She currentl...

In this episode, Raven M. Harris, MHA is the CEO and Leadership Coach of Activate The Dream, LLC. She got her Bachelors of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences at Cornell University. Then went on to get her Master of Health Care Administration at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked in the health care field and now has started her company where she is the CEO and leadershi...

In this episode, we have Dr. Tiana Garrett-Cherry, PhD, MPH. She’s a highly-motivated epidemiologist and science copyeditor with strong analytic and communication skills and over 15 years of demonstrated experience in disease surveillance and research in science and for public health programs. She has her Bachelors in Chemistry from Virginia State University. Then went on to get her PhD in Cell an...

In this episode, we chat with Bria Jarrell, MPH about her journey in public health. Bria is a recent Master of Public Health graduate from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Before this, she got her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology at Emory University. She then became a certified teacher moved to Louisiana to work as a Teacher. She moved back to get her Master of Public Health at...

Today we have the duo you may know on IG @ThePublicHealthPalette. The first of the duo, Louielyn Lirio, works as a Program Evaluation Specialist at UC San Diego Health and the other half of the duo, Jamie Lee Gruspe Pilapil is a Dissemination and Implementation Science Coordinator at UC San Diego Health. They both attended San Diego State University and got their Bachelors of Science in Public Hea...

Tanya Ambrose, BSPH is compassionate and dedicated public health professional and a fellow podcaster. Born in the UK, growing up in Antigua, and coming to the USA over 10 years to continue her education. Tanya was introduced to public health in an interesting way as you’ll hear in her story. She completed her Bachelor of Sciences in Public Health at Georgia State University. She is the Founder and...

Gabriela Calvi, BSPH is a Bilingual Infectious Disease Investigator, Public Health Educator, Health Advocate, and a fellow podcaster of the Buenos Dias Salud podcast. She was born and raised in Venezuela before coming to the USA when she was 18. She did many volunteer positions before deciding to pursue her bachelor’s degree at a later age in life where she completed her Bachelors in Public Health...

Erin Smith, MPH is currently a Senior Patient Engagement Manager at AllStripes where they are on the mission to unlock new treatments for people with rare disease. She is an experiences public health program developer specializing in supporting communities living with rare and complex conditions. She is most passionate about improving access to health care and tools that support wellness for vulne...

Tyrone Layson, MPH  is a public health professional with almost 10 years of combined experience in higher education, administration, medicine, research, and public health. He got his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of Toledo where he also got a Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology and then after this he received his Master of Public Health. His work exper...

In the 50th episode of the podcast we have a special episode. Three wonderful ladies who have been on in previous episodes came back on to talk about their career progression and how everything has been going. In this episode we have Yasmin Kashfipour, MPH, Alicia Richins, MES, and Lovely Davilmar, BS. They share what they have been up to since our last conversations. Be sure to check this out for...

Justin Bullock, MPH, CPH, is an eager and motivated public health professional with 7+ years of experience in project management, program and policy implementation, analysis, quality reporting and improvement. They currently works as an Epidemiologist at Lexington-Fayette County Health Department as well as sits on the American Public Health Association (APHA) LGBTQ Health Caucus Policy Committee....

Dr. Bryan O. Buckley, DrPH, MPH, is a multi-dimensional healthcare professional, educator, and researcher in healthcare delivery system redesign, performance improvement, and change management. Dr. Bryan currently works as a Research Fellow at MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety as well as an Assistant Professor in Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He got his Bachelors of...

André is the Founder and CEO of Onboard Health, a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive future of health. A pioneering strategist with deep ties across the healthcare innovation, startup and digital strategy landscapes — he is dedicated to building the future of health through an equity lens. His work and insights have been featured in Fortune, Forbes,...

Naissa Piverger, MPH is currently a Public Health Advisor with the Center for Disease Control in Greater Hartford, Connecticut. She's an Experienced Clinical Research Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. She did her Bachelors at Caldwell University in Public Health Education & Promotion after switching from Nursing. Then went on to...

Today we have a passionate health policy and management graduate interested in preventative health interventions, health program planning, grant writing and translational research. He got his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at University of Louisiana at Monroe. He has worked as a STEM Summer Camp Director, ER Patients Access Associate before going on to get his Master of Public Health at Flo...

Today we have Lisa Sloane, MHA - The Founder and CEO of More Inclusive Healthcare where they provide dynamic, transformative, best-in-class equity training that leads to culturally responsive healthcare. Lisa has been involved in public health and health care for a long time and shares invaluable insights through her career journey and experiences. She has her Bachelor of Science in Public Policy...

Today we Giana Vasconcellos, MPH, INHC who is the Founder of WMC Health and a public health professional with a strong background in higher education in the healthcare field. She got her Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences at La Sierra University. She has gotten her Master of Public Health at Grand Canyon University. She has had various admissions roles after her bachelors up until now. She al...

Nikita Boston-Fisher shares her public health journey. Nikita is the Host and Creator of The Good Health Cafe where she has Candid, insightful conversations to help you understand how to navigate the healthcare system and your health. Check her out on IG @TheGoodHealthCafe.  She is a public health professional with lived & work experience in Guyana, schooling experience in the USA and now bein...

Today we have Joyee Washington, MS, MPH, CHES who is a public health student and professional with a belief that the best way to access the power of communities is by listening and uplifting voices of the people through community engagement and action. She got her Bachelors of Science in Biology/Biological Science at Millsaps College before going on to get her Master of Science in Biomedical Scien...

Today we have public health professional who is passionately curious! Ika Washington, MSc has spent the last several years utilizing her diverse background (a trained social scientist, policy analyst, and equity consultant) to meet the needs of this rapidly changing world. She has her Bachelor’s of science in biology: ecosystem health and a minor in women’s studies from Western University. She got...

Marline D. Edmond, MA, CHES aka Munch Da Plug is an energetic certified health education specialist with 7 years of experience in health and human services navigating the health tech world. She has her bachelor’s degree in health education with a concentration in public health from Montclair State University. She has worked as a youth service worker, health communication & promotion intern for...