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Advocation - Change it Up!Meet the New University of South Florida College of Public Health Dean!For our first podcast episode of 2025 the Activist Lab welcomes Dr. Sten Vermund, the new Dean of the College of Public Health, who discusses his background, reasons for relocating to Florida after serving as the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, his vision for the future, the important role for advocacy for faculty, students, and staff, and more!
Guest: Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean of the USF College of Public Health, Distinguished University Health Professor of Public Health and Pediatrics, Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health, and Director, Cancer Control Prevention and Epidemiology Program, Tampa General Ho...2025-02-0647 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Learn All About the Exciting Internship Experience of an Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Member in Tallahassee and How Advocacy Comes to Life!This podcast episode focuses on the internship experience of Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Member, Jenny Ho. She discusses the internship experience in terms of her overall responsibilities, what a typical day in the life of an intern looked like, and how this experience has enriched her advocacy pursuits.
Guest: Ms Jenny Ho, Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Member and Undergraduate Student in the USF COPH.
2024-07-2315 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Welcome to Our Spring 2024 College of Public Health Graduates and Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Members: Learning About their Past, Present, and Future Professional and Advocacy Goals!This podcast episode focuses on the Spring 2024 College of Public Health graduates who also served as the Activist Lab Student Board members during their time at the College. Each graduate discusses his/her academic and professional experiences in the College of Public Health and Activist Lab and their goals and advocacy work in the future.
Guests: Mr. Amadeo Brandon, MPH, CPH, Ms. Kanika Chandra, MPH, CPH, and Ms. Kaylee Vallee, BS.2024-07-0528 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Welcome to Our Spring 2024 College of Public Health Graduates and Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Members: Learning About their Past, Present, and Future Professional and Advocacy Goals!This podcast episode focuses on the Spring 2024 College of Public Health graduates who also served as the Activist Lab Student Board members during their time at the College. Each graduate discusses his/her academic and professional experiences in the College of Public Health and Activist Lab and their goals and advocacy work in the future.
Guests: Mr. Amadeo Brandon, MPH, CPH, Ms. Kanika Chandra, MPH, CPH, and Ms. Kaylee Vallee, BS. 2024-07-0528 min
REBOOT YOUR LIFE!Ep. 17: Beyond the Battlefield: Celebrating Contributions and Championing ChangeThis episode starts with a focus on the Veterans History Project from the Library of Congress, emphasizing the importance of collecting and preserving the stories of women and minorities in the military, particularly the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion - an all African American, all female unit from World War II. Following this, the episode transitions to an insightful discussion with Dr. Karen Liller, a professor from USF Health College of Public Health, who talks about the Activist Lab's mission in teaching people how to become effective advocates for public health issues. The conversation touches on various public health challenges...2024-03-1853 minAdvocation - Change it Up!The USF COPH Activist Lab 6th Annual Bootcamp’s Keynote Address: Suicide Prevention: Where We Have Been and New DirectionsThis special podcast episode features the keynote address given by national expert Marc Karver, PhD, Associate Professor, University of South Florida, Department of Psychology at the Activist Lab’s 6th Annual Bootcamp on January 25, 2024. Dr. Karver provides information on the topic of suicide, various prevention and intervention strategies, and recommendations for improvement and growth leading to more effective research and practice.
The entire video of the Bootcamp with resources can be found at the Activist Lab website at https://usf.app.box.com/s/cgz513aczvxvuxeppk09ofen93jpemtt.
We hope you enjoy!2024-02-2750 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Levantemos la voz!: Latino health, cancer, and climate changeThis podcast episode focuses on climate change and climate justice in reference to Latino health, including cancer in this population. Drs. Calvo, Izurieta, and Grzywacz discuss this topic from their unique perspectives including the sociodeterminants of health, infectious diseases, and where Latinos live and work. Strategies for change are discussed and how solutions will need to be community-driven and holistic. Funding for this project was provided by the American Public Health Association’s Center for Climate, Health, & Equity.
Guests: Dr. Arlene Calvo, Associate Professor, University of South Florida College of Public Health, Dr. Ricardo Izurieta, Professor, University of Sou...2023-10-171h 05
The Podcast for Real-Life HeroinesSeason 4 Episode 9 - Interview With Karen D'SilvaIn this inspiring episode of the podcast, Susanna delves into the creative and entrepreneurial journey of Karen D'Silva. Karen shares her extensive experience in enhancing brand and artist visibility through strategic marketing, alongside her personal passion for clay artistry, which led to the creation of her own oyster plate company. Throughout the episode, Karen discusses the interplay between her artistic endeavors and her professional skills, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of balancing creativity with business acumen. Her story is a vivid illustration of pursuing one's passion and turning it into a viable enterprise.
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The Podcast for Real-Life HeroinesSeason 4 Episode 8 - Interview With Karen BriscoeIn this enlightening episode, Susanna is joined by Karen Briscoe, a mega real estate agent and author, who shares her transformative journey of mastering her time and achieving personal fulfillment. Karen introduces us to her concept of "Flip Time, Love Life", inspired by her realization that true fulfillment comes from prioritizing meaningful activities, a principle she elaborates in her books and speaks about through her podcast experiences. This episode not only explores time management and productivity but also dives into the power of personal transformation and self-realization.
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01:14 Introducing Karen Briscoe
7:37 Karen s...2023-08-0835 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Drowning Prevention: A New Approach To Bring About Change for ChildrenThis podcast episode focuses on strategies to prevent drownings, especially in young children. Drs. Karch and Parvanta discuss efforts in drowning prevention led by the State of Florida and the University of South Florida College of Public Health through education involving a wide spectrum of partners and use of social marketing for communication strategies. How communities and academia can work together to prevent this leading of death for children between the ages of 1and 4 is also discussed.
Guests: Dr. Robert Karch, Health Officer and Director of the Department of Health for Orange County, FL and Dr. Claudia Par...2023-07-0742 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Advocating for Keeping Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid After Continuous Enrollment Ended!Advocating for Keeping Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid After Continuous Enrollment Ended!
Description: This podcast episode focuses on how eligible individuals can maintain their Medicaid enrollment after March 31, 2023 when the COVID-19 continuous enrollment policy ended. Also discussed are the important roles for advocacy, leadership, and the successful team of navigators led by national expert Ms. Jodi Ray, Program Director and Principal Investigator of Florida Covering Kids & Families Project.
Guests: Ms. Jodi Ray, Instructor in the USF College of Public Health and Program Director and Principal Investigator of Florida Covering Kids & Families Project2023-04-2140 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Injustices Against Marginalized Groups: We Can and Must Do Better!This podcast episode focuses on injustices to marginalized groups (such as through hate crimes and victimization by extremist groups) and features leading academic and community advocates, Mr. Mike Deeson, Reverend/Dr. Bernice Powell-Jackson, and Dr. Jacob Glickman who provide historical significance, understanding of hate, and recommendations for change.
Guests: Mr. Mike Deeson, award winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist and now founder of Deeson Media, Tampa, Florida; Reverend/Dr. Bernice Powell-Jackson, Pastor of the First United Church of Tampa, Tampa, Florida; and Dr. Jacob Glickman, clinical psychologist and licensed professional counselor in Philadelphia, PA.2023-02-211h 00Advocation - Change it Up!The Salud Latina USF Initiative at the University of South Florida College of Public HealthThis podcast episode focuses on the Salud Latina USF Initiative and features leaders Drs. Arlene Calvo and Abraham Salinas who discuss the activities of Salud Latina, its achievements, goals and directions for the future, and more!
Guests: Dr. Arlene Calvo, Associate Professor, USF College of Public Health, and Dr. Abraham Salinas, Assistant Professor, USF College of Public Health2022-12-1328 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Introducing the Center for Justice Research & Policy at the University of South FloridaThis podcast episode focuses on the Center for Justice Research & Policy at the University of South Florida and features Center leaders Drs. Bryanna Fox and Edelyn Verona who discuss the development of the Center, examples of programs, future directions, how to advocate for change, and more!
Guests: Dr. Bryanna Fox, Associate Professor, Department of Criminology, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, and Dr. Edelyn Verona, Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Florida2022-10-1941 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Climate Change, Clean Energy, the Recent Supreme Court Decision about the EPA and Power Plants, How to Advocate for Change, and More!This podcast episode focuses on the continued ramifications of climate change, the role for clean energy, discussion of the Supreme Court decision about the EPA and power plants, and how we can make change happen. We welcome Ms. Susan Glickman, a long-time climate and clean energy expert and Director of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, who discusses her work and advocacy in this area and how we can successfully move forward!
Guest: Ms. Susan Glickman, Director of the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action2022-08-0839 min
Advocation - Change it Up!Episode 5: Customer Mistreatment of Hospitality Employees: How We Can Advocate for Change-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research CenterThis podcast episode continues our occupational health and safety series and focuses on customer mistreatment of hospitality employees. Dr. Kristin Horan from the University of Central Florida provides important information on the work she and colleagues are doing about this issue, the resources they have developed for employees, employers, and researchers and students, and strategies for change. Discussion also took place as to the importance of advocacy in these efforts that includes behavioral and environmental components.
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Dr. Kristin Horan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Central Florida and Deputy Dire...2022-05-1026 minAdvocation - Change it Up!After the Bootcamp: What was Learned and Discussion of Advocacy and Strategies for Change in Mental HealthThis podcast episode focuses on what participants learned from the January 28, 2022 University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health Activist Lab Bootcamp on mental health advocacy and strategies for change. We welcome Dr. Jerome Galea, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences who shares his expertise on mental health research and outreach and two Bootcamp participants, Ivory Hayes and Jeanine Ashforth, who provide information on what their Bootcamp breakouts groups recommended for changes in the community and with veterans related to mental health, respectively. Discussion also took place as to the importance of...2022-04-1457 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Episode 4: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research CenterEpisode 4: This fourth episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Tammy Allen, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida and Director of the Occupational Health Psychology Training Program. This podcast focuses on Dr. Allen’s work in the areas of work and family balance, remote work, the changing culture of work, and more. Discussion also took place about how to advocate for positive changes in the workplace to improve employee’s wellbeing.
Guest, Dr. Tammy Allen, Distinguished University Professor, University of South Florida2022-01-1327 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Episode 3: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research CenterEpisode 3: This third episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Mindy Shoss, Associate Professor of Psychology in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at the University of Central Florida and also Director of the Sunshine ERC’s Targeted Research Training (TRT) program. Discussion takes place about the important role of work in the hospitality industry, Dr. Shoss’s work within the TRT program and that of her students and colleagues, and the importance of advocating for positive change. Discussion also took place about the role of COVID-19 on hospitality worker health, burnout, and more.
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This second episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Mark Friend, Professor in the School of Graduate Studies in the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florida and Program Coordinator for the M.S. program in occupational safety management. Discussion takes place about the importance of occupational safety management as a field in preventing injuries and deaths in various industries. Discussion also takes place about the importance of advocacy, safety management systems, including employees, and developing and maintaining safety management protocols/plans in businesses and organizations.
Gu...2021-12-1444 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Episode 1: The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety-Featuring the USF College of Public Health Sunshine Education & Research CenterEpisode 1:
This first episode of our podcast series on occupational health and safety welcomes Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor and Director of the Sunshine Education & Research Center (ERC) in the USF College of Public Health. Discussion takes place about the roles and functions of the ERC and related research, including heat stress. Discussion also takes place about the role for occupational safety and health among diverse populations and the need for advocacy to promote health.
Guest, Dr. Thomas Bernard, Professor, USF College of Public Health2021-09-2835 minAdvocation - Change it Up!COVID-19-Where are We Now and What Does the Future Hold?In this podcast, discussion focuses on COVID-19 in terms of current morbidity, mortality and the new rise in infections and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant. Discussion also takes place about mitigation efforts and communication strategies for those individuals who have not yet been vaccinated. Emphasis is on advocating for change so all persons feel heard about mitigation and prevention concerns and how we can move forward.
Guest: Dr. Jason Salemi, Associate Professor, USF College of Public Health2021-08-111h 00Advocation - Change it Up!Bringing it All Together: Further Refinement of the USF COPH Activist Lab Environmental Health Plan and More!In this podcast, previous Environmental Health/Climate Change and Advocacy series’ presenters provide further discussion and input on how to build and improve the USF COPH Activist Lab’s Florida Environmental Health Plan. The emphasis on equity and community engagement continues and will be paramount as potential solutions are created, implemented, and evaluated for sustainability. Innovations are discussed along with the importance of education and communication/social marketing so that audiences are reached with messages that will resonate with them and the community.
Guests: Dr. Amy Stuart, Professor, USF College of Public Health, Dr. Maya Trotz, Professor, USF Col...2021-06-0247 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #4Description:
In this fourth episode of the podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, Representative Kathy Castor from the US Congress discusses the importance of the environment on public health for Floridians and all Americans, her role as chairperson of the federal Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, the components of the federal plan developed on Solving the Climate Crisis, how to successfully advocate for change, and more.
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Representative Kathy Castor, U.S. Congress2021-04-2038 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #3Description:
In this third episode of the podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, representatives from the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County discuss the important role of the agency in protecting the health and safety of communities related to the environment. The discussion includes agency responsibilities and divisions including air, waste, water, and wetlands, outreach mechanisms (including education and research) to help assure safe environments, the importance of education in environmental health and safety for present and future generations, and more.
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Michelle Jenkins, Sustainability Coordinator, and Kim Tapley, Senio...2021-04-2046 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #2In this second episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, issues related to water, water treatment, engineering and energy (including green energy) solutions, and the relationship of these issues to climate change are discussed. Also highlighted are the important role for community involvement related to solutions, with strong consideration of structural racism as solutions are being developed.
Guests: Drs. Jeffrey Cunningham, Associate Professor, and Maya Trotz, Professor, USF College of Engineering2021-02-2548 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Environmental Health, Climate Change, and Advocacy: Podcast #1In this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series focused on environmental health, climate change, and advocacy, issues related to how individuals, communities and systems can work together to improve air quality, pollution, and energy use that will improve our health are discussed. Also the important role for communities in being a part of the solution and advocating for change is emphasized.
Guest: Dr. Amy Stuart, Professor, USF College of Public Health2021-02-0247 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Structural Racism and the MediaIn this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the role of the media in perpetuating structural racism and biases are discussed and include, for example, information related to reality television, scripted television, the news channels and politics, and social media.
Guest: Dr. Rachel Dubrofsky, USF College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication2020-12-1046 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Structural Racism and the Social Construction of RaceIn this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the social construction of race, the role of structural racism on various groups’ culture, history, and heritage, discussion of the USF Heritage Lab, and mechanisms for advocacy are discussed.
Guest: Dr. Antoinette Jackson, Chair, Department of Anthropology, USF College of Arts and Sciences.2020-10-2954 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Structural Racism and the LawIn this third episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the role of structural racism and the law in terms of juvenile incarceration, zero tolerance policies, social justice, and more are discussed.
Guest: Dr. Judith Scully, Stetson University College of Law
2020-10-0736 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Structural Racism and its Effects on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Violence, and other Public Health IssuesIn this episode of the Activist Lab’s podcast series on racism, health, and life, issues related to the role of structural racism are discussed in terms of their relationship to adverse childhood experiences (or ACEs), violence, and other public health issues.
Guest: Dr. Abraham Salinas, USF College of Public Health2020-09-2437 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Racism, Health and Life-How Structural Racism Affects Maternal and Child Health OutcomesTopic: Podcast Series: Racism, Health, and Life
Episode One: The role of structural racism on the health of our children and families.
Guests: William M. Sappenfield, MD, MPH, CPH, Professor and Director of the Chiles Center, USF College of Public Health and Russell Kirby, PhD, MS, USF Distinguished Professor, and Marrell Endowed Chair, USF College of Public Health.2020-09-0444 minAdvocation - Change it Up!The Guardian ad Litem Program and the Activist Lab’s MOULA Program-a Winning Combination for ChildrenTopic: The role of the Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) in protecting our children and how the GAL program and the Activist Lab More Opportunities to Use Learned Advocacy (MOULA) Program joined efforts.
Guests: Michelle Blume, JD, Attorney and Assistant Director of the GAL Program and Kayla Wilson, MPH Student and MOULA Award Winner, USF College of Public Health2020-08-1234 minAdvocation - Change it Up!The Importance of Mental Health and Strategies for Success in Gay Men and Transgender Women and Other PopulationsTopic: The importance of mental health in our society and integrating depression care with HIV prevention and care services for gay men and transgender women.
Guest: Jerome Galea, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, USF School of Social Work and Affiliate Assistant Professor, USF College of Public Health.2020-08-1240 min
5 Minute Success - The PodcastSusanna Liller’s Heroine’s Journey: From Glinda to Dorothy - A Call to Adventure - 5 Minute Success - The PodcastOn every great epic journey there is a mentor who sees the heroine for who she really is, even if she doesn’t see it herself; who shows the heroine the path she’s destined to walk, and who guides her as she finds her own answers to her happy ending. Susanna is that mentor for women who are ready to leave their comfort zones and walk the Heroine’s Journey path. A blend of the spiritual and practical (Susanna has 25+ years’ experience as an organizational development consultant and executive coach), Susanna offers a well-balanced approach to helping women discover...2020-04-0327 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Immigration Advocacy in Today’s WorldTopic: Immigration advocacy and how important it is to learn what is true and not true about immigration and issues related to the roles of businesses and prisons in immigrant labor.
Guest: Norma Henning, JD, is an immigration and civil rights attorney with the Council on American Islamic Relations Florida. She is an immigrant from Germany and graduate of the University of Florida College of Law. She has been practicing immigration law in Florida since 1996.2019-11-2638 minAdvocation - Change it Up!Immunization: Public Health's Great AchievementTopic: Immunizations and how critical they are in public health.
Guest: Jill Roberts, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. Her specializations are in Molecular Epidemiology Bacteriology, Emerging Diseases, Food Safety, and Bioterrorism.2019-10-1038 min
Injury Prevention podcastThe Sports Injury RegistryThis podcast focuses on the collection of high school athlete sports injury data by the University of South Florida Sports Medicine and Athletic Related Trauma Institute (SMART).
SMART developed an injury surveillance tool to collect detailed sports injury risk factor and outcome data for high school athletes in west central Florida beginning in 2007. Since 2012 SMART has joined the Reporting Information Online (RIO) network for high school athletes’ sports injury data collection. The lead researcher for the SMART injury surveillance research is Dr Karen Liller, Professor and AAAS Fellow in the University of South Florida College of Public Health. The Director of...2014-08-2127 min
Injury Prevention podcastThe Sports Injury RegistryThis podcast focuses on the collection of high school athlete sports injury data by the University of South Florida Sports Medicine and Athletic Related Trauma Institute (SMART).
SMART developed an injury surveillance tool to collect detailed sports injury risk factor and outcome data for high school athletes in west central Florida beginning in 2007. Since 2012 SMART has joined the Reporting Information Online (RIO) network for high school athletes’ sports injury data collection. The lead researcher for the SMART injury surveillance research is Dr Karen Liller, Professor and AAAS Fellow in the University of South Florida College of Public Health. The Director of...2014-08-2127 min