Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

Sandra Melstad of SLM Consulting, works to improve the health of rural and urban communities where people live, work, learn and play.

**At the time this episode is published, Sandra is just weeks away from officially being Dr. Sandra J Coker. The title and headings reflect the near future status.** Sandra Coker is an emergency medicine physician-in-training set to begin her career in the summer of 2020. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, one of the most diverse cities in the country, she found herself immersed in multicultural c...

Dr. Tameka Ivory Walls, is a Mississippi native, currently residing in Greenwood, MS.  She received her PhD in Public Health Epidemiology from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry and Master of Science in Environmental Science from Mississippi Valley State University. Dr. Walls has an impressive and extensive public health background. She has facilitated alliances and c...

You are in for a treat! This episode is part of a special sponsored series of episodes. Each month, one of the Tribal Epidemiology Centers will be featured, here on the podcast. The purpose is to raise awareness throughout the public health community of the amazing and important public health work that is being done at each of the centers. On this episode, you'll learn about the Great Plains Triba...

In this episode, I share a few tips that will help public health students and professionals during these stressful times of the coronavirus pandemic. DrCHHuntley.com

Leonore Okwara is a public health program manager and consultant. She is specifically trained in managing community-based research programs within the nonprofit, academic, and government sectors. Join me on this podcast episode to learn about her public health career journey.

In this episode, I'm going to share with you 3 MAJOR takeaways from the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO that will demonstrate why this is a great public health career resource.   #publichealth

My guest in this POWERFUL episode is William Moore, who is a health educator for Ramsey County in Minnesota, and a certified perinatal educator.  William is one of the first of two men in the history of the state of Minnesota to become a certified Doula and Lactation Educator. He has used his passion for this work to engage fathers in the community and make them a more integral part of the birth p...

My guest on this episode is Dr. Echo Rivera of Creative Research Communications.  I first met her through networking on social media and was instantly drawn to her work.  It didn't take long for us to realize that we shared many common interests, such as business systems, work ethic, passion for our work.  She has a delightful sense of humor and has become one of my favorite colleagues to catch up...

In this episode, I'm going to be vulnerable and transparent about addressing racism on college campuses everywhere. Because we know that racism impacts health, this is a public health topic that I want to address with the public health community. My apologies for the strain in my voice, but this was one of the most difficult episodes for me to record. The topic is personal, sensitive, and importan...

In this episode, I will address one of the most commonly asked and difficult to answer questions regarding public health consulting and entrepreneurship.  How do I get started? Phrased any number of ways, people want to know how to get started and how to become a consultant.  I'm going to answer a few questions that were submitted by members of my community, in response to one of my surveys.  Afte...

I'm excited to announce that the EXPO, our most popular virtual event, is back and better than ever! In this episode, I will tell you all about the expo, when to join live, and how to join on demand. DrCHHuntley.com/expo

My guest on this episode is Okey Enyia. Okey works in the Division of Strategy, Policy, Planning, and Requirements at the Department of Health and Human Services. He is also Founder & CEO of Enyia Strategies, LLC, which is a health policy consulting firm.

Amy Frances Moore is a creative educator and statistician. Ms. Moore is the owner of Moore Statistics Consulting LLC, a for profit organization which helps doctoral students with the statistical requirements of their doctoral degree. Ms. Moore is also the owner of the Moore Statistics Consulting Foundation Incorporated, a non-profit organization for women doctoral students who cannot afford tutori...

Liz (Elizabeth Simpler) from the Working Mama Collective Public Health Consulting (WMC Public Health Consulting) is a public health professional that has worked for over 10 years with clients and populations to improve health, wellness, and create preventative health measures in fitness and nutrition services. She believes in today's day and age women shouldn't have to choose between career and ch...

Giana Vasconcellos from the Working Mama Collective Public Health Consulting (WMC Public Health Consulting) joins us in this episode to share the challenges she faced as a new working mother, and the solutions that she came up with to address these issues. She also shares the consulting services that she has available for other working mothers needing help.

As we wrap up 2019 and prepare to move into the New Year, are you ready?

This episode is part three of a free coaching series that will help you prepare for public health career success.  During this episode, I will share 5 important steps you should follow in your public health career planning.  In case this is the first time you're tuning in, let me briefly recap what has been covered so far, before moving into discussion of the 5 steps.

This episode is part two of a free coaching series that will help you prepare for public health career success.  Let's now focus our attention on some common public health career mistakes to avoid. As I've worked with many clients over the last couple of years, especially this last year, I've noticed several patterns. I have narrowed the list down to 5 common mistakes that people often make, and I...

This episode is part one of a free coaching series that will help us wrap up this current year and prepare for public health career success in the new year.  Let's focus our attention on why your public health career goals are important.  You'd be surprised to know how many people are focused on a title instead of following their heart to serve.  Getting clear at this point makes a huge difference...

In this episode, I introduce a free coaching series that will help us wrap up this current year and prepare for public health career success in the new year.  Before explaining the upcoming coaching series, I take the time to express thankfulness and gratitude for my community and opportunity to serve in public health.

My guest on this episode is Nianest Maria Alers Berreto, an epidemiologist and podcaster. Nianest is an infectious disease Epidemiologist focusing on vector-borne diseases. She received her bachelor's degree in Biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, and her Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of Texas He...

Dr. Phelesia Foster has a laboratory background as a chemist but currently works as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  She is also a certified health coach and the founder of 4Ever Wellness. Dr. Foster is passionate about all things related to health and wellness. For the last 15 years, she has been reading, researching, and working w...