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Public Health CareersYour MPH Personal Statement Can Make or Break You (Here’s How to Nail It)In this conversation, Omari Richins provides a comprehensive guide on crafting a standout personal statement for Master of Public Health (MPH) programs. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and alignment with the program. Richins outlines key components to include in the statement, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for finalizing the document. The discussion encourages applicants to embrace their unique narratives and present themselves as strong candidates for admission.Free MPH Personal Statement Checklist🎯 Read the article for this video here🧠Join our public health community Connect with us!============================Ema...
2025-04-0809 minPublic Health Careers224: How I Built My Public Health Career: Rejections, Lessons, and Opportunities with Omari Richins, MPHPublic Health Careers podcast episode with Omari Richins, MPH🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned 🧠Join our public health community 📲Omari Richins on LinkedIn In this episode, Omari Richins shares his journey from aspiring veterinarian to public health advocate, highlighting the importance of community engagement, leadership, and the value of diverse experiences in shaping a career in public health. He emphasizes the significance of public health education and the opportunities available through fellowships and professional development. In this conversation, Omari Richins shares his journey in public health, emphasizing the importance of embracin...
2024-12-1753 minPublic Health CareersS2E2: Pediatric Care Inequities and Electronic Health Records Inequities | Health Equity MondayOn Season 2, Episode 2 of Health Equity Mondays, we talk about:- Pediatric care and health inequities- Electronic health records and health inequitiesShownotesHealth Equity Jazz InstagramCommunity Waitlist "re-launch in April"PEDIATRIC CARE Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds on NPRRacial and ethnic inequities in the quality of paediatric care in the USA: a review of quantitative evidenceELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDSA call to add sexual orientation and gender identity data to electronic...
2024-02-2624 min
Public Health CareersMedical Debt, Medical Tourism, and Health Equity | Health Equity Mondays S2E1S2E1 of Health Equity Mondays, with co-hosts Jasmine Leonard aka Health Equity Jazz, MPH and Omari Richins, MPH, we talk about:- Medical debt and health equity- Medical tourism and health equityHealth Equity Jazz InstagramEarly Access Community Waitlist for The Public Health Millennial  Chapters:@0:00 Episode start@0:50 Checking in?@3:57 Medical Debt@11:30 Promos@12:36 Medical Tourism@21:53 Equity In Action@24:45 Close us outMedical Debt23% of Americans Have Medical DebtHow Medical Debt Makes People SickerHealthcare de...
2024-01-2925 min
Public Health CareersWeight Loss Drug Inequity and KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination, Health | #HealthEquityMonday12In this month's episode of Health Equity Mondays, with co-hosts Jasmine Leonard aka Health Equity Jazz, MPH and Omari Richins, MPH, we talk about:- The health disparities behind popular weight loss drugs- Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health SurveyShownotes: https://www.thephmillennial.com/hem12Health Equity Jazz Newsletter: https://www.healthequityjazz.beehiiv.comThe Public Health Millennial Email Blast: https://thephmillennial.com/signup/Â Chapters:@0:00 Episode Intro@2:45 The health disparities behind popular weight loss drugs@11:48 Promo Break@14:05 Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health Survey
2023-12-2534 min
Public Health CareersFirst US Infant Mortality Rise In 2 Decades & Wellness Industry Grows To $5.6+ Trillion | #HealthEquityMonday11In this month's episode of Health Equity Mondays (HEM), with co-hosts Jasmine Leonard aka Health Equity Jazz, MPH and Omari Richins, MPH, we talk about:- First US Infant Mortality Rise In 2 Decades- Wellness Industry Grown To $5.6+ Trillion Shownotes: https://www.thephmillennial.com/hem11Health Equity Jazz Newsletter: https://www.healthequityjazz.beehiiv.comThe Public Health Millennial Email Blast: https://thephmillennial.com/signup/Infant mortality rose for first time in 2 decadesHHS Minority Health; Infant Mortality: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/infant-mortality-and-african-americansStat News, Infant Mortality...
2023-11-2734 minPublic Health Careers133: From Student to Working Professional: How to navigate a career path in applied health while authentically living for moments that matter with Rio Alegre, BPH, MPHToday we have an allied health care professional who has a passion for customer success and client management. She went from a focus on public health to environmental tech. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health at Brock University then went on to get a Master of Public Health at Brock University. She currently works in customer success and client management - We have Rio Alegre, BPH, MPHShownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode133Join Community Health & Wellness Discord: https://www.thephmillennial.com/joinRio Al...
2023-01-171h 23Public Health Careers131: How To Network on LinkedIn in 2023 | Public Health LivesClick for this link for the presentation.Here I share networking tips to better help you grow your network and impact going into 2023. I will share specific advice for public health students and professionals to uplevel their networking skills. You'll learn about: - What is networking and how to network - Setting intentional goals in networking - Showing you how to make connections on LinkedIn Join the January 14th Growing on Social Media workshop: https://thephmillennial.ck.page/products/growing-on-social-mediaShownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode131Omari Richins, MPH L...
2022-12-2046 minPublic Health Careers130: Using Social Media to Share Nuanced Nutrition Information with Dr. Stephanie Edwards Compton, PhD, RDIn today’s episode, we interview Dr. Stephanie Compton, PhD, RD, a Postdoctoral Researcher at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a Registered Dietician, a cancer metabolism expert, and sharing her information on Instagram @Steph.Compton.PhD. She shares nuanced nutrition and health information on social media. She got her Bachelors in Biology at Emory & Henry College then her Master of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise and Dietetics at Virginia Tech. She also got her PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. Full shownotes can be found at: thePHmillennial.com/episode130Dr. Ste...
2022-12-131h 28Public Health Careers129: Building Resilience: Working as a School Epidemiology Supervisor with Kathleen Lynch, MPH, CHESKathleen Lynch, MPH, CHES works as a School Associate Epidemiology Specialist Supervisor contracting for a state Health Department. She is an artist, educator, and advocate for a world free of financial and socioeconomic barriers to healthy lifestyles. She got her bachelors in Exercise & Nutritional Sciences & Physical Education at San Diego State University and her Master of Public Health at East Stroudsburg University. Full shownotes can be found at: thePHmillennial.com/episode129 Kathleen Lynch, MPH, CHES on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-katchur-mph-ches-49ab445b/ Join Community Health & Wellness Discord: https://www.thephmillennial.com...
2022-12-061h 25Public Health Careers128: Co-founding a Health Tech company: CEO at CoyFish with Calbeth Chika Alaribe, MPH, MS, PAIn today's episode, we have Calbeth Chika Alaribe, MPH, MS, PA is the Co-founder & CEO of CoyFish and the Co-Founder & Co-Chair for Women in Global Health Nigeria. She is also the Co-founder & Co-chair for Women in Global Health Nigeria. She is an accomplished and innovative global health program leader who is passionate about medicine, global healthcare management, and social entrepreneurship. She has her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Nevada – Reno. Then got her Master of Public Health at Emory University. She’s recently finished her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Moreho...
2022-11-291h 07Public Health Careers127: Public Health Strategist: Policy to Research to Regulation with Dr. Jovonni Spinner, PhD, MPH, CHESIn today's episode we have Dr. Jovonni Spinner, PhD, MPH, CHES who is Founder and CEO of Beacon Public Health as well as Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Officer at the American Institutes of Physics. She is a visionary award-winning public health professional committed to improving health equity across the lifespan through research, communications, multi-sector partnerships and leadership. She got her Bachelors in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She then got her Master of Public Health at Emory University and finally her PhD in Public Health at Morgan State University.Three highlights from this episode:🌟 Tips on how...
2022-11-221h 34Public Health CareersHow to Search and Get a Public Health Job in 2022 with Kaman Sandhu, MPH | Public Health LivesJoin us to learn how to get a job in public health in 2022. Have you been trying to figure out how to land a job as a recent graduate? Well The Public Health Millennial has got you covered! Kaman Sandhu, MPH, is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta’s Master of Public Health program. After applying for 25 public health jobs, she has recently secured a Policy and Research Analyst position at an Affordable Housing organization in Canada. She will break down how she went about landing a job and her process for applying in today’s wor...
2022-11-181h 04Public Health Careers126: Educating the Frontline CHW Workforce with Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWIToday we have someone with experience as a nurse, public health professional, and someone that took the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship. She got her Associate in Nursing Science at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock before working in nursing. She then got her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Phoenix and then her Master of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. She is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Umemba Health, LLC while also being the President and Co-Founder of Diversity in Diabetes.Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode126
2022-11-151h 19Public Health Careers125: Dedicated to Enhancing Individual Potentials with Public Health with Toska Cooper, MPH, CHESToday we have someone dedicated to people. A motivator, connector, health & IT enthusiast. She got her bachelors in kinesiology in Fitness Leadership at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She then got her Master of Public Health at West Virginia University. She’s committed to the field of public health by holding two roles, one as a Health Service Officer in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Ready Reserve and as a Project Manager at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Injury Prevention Research Center. - We Toska Cooper, MPH, CHESShownotes: https://th...
2022-11-081h 17Public Health Careers124: Founder & President of Sisters in Public Health with Angela N. Frazier, MPHToday we have a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, author, and public health professional. She got her Bachelors in health Services/Allied health at Portland State University before working in the AmeriCorps VISTA Program and then a Grants & Communication Coordinator position. She then got her Master of Public Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston). Along with being the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Project Manager at Harris Health System, she is the Founder and President of Sisters in Public Health as well as an author of A Kids Book About Suicide...
2022-11-011h 30Public Health Careers123: Epidemiologist & Advocacy Enthusiast with Myles Davenport, MPHIn today’s episode, we chat with Myles Davenport, MPH, who is an Epidemiologist at the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. He has experience in supporting policy regulation and compliance. He got his bachelors of science in kinesiology at University of Maryland. He was selected in the CDC Public Health Associate Program and has supported other agencies such as DHHS and FDA before earning his Master of Public Health at the University of Maryland. And now supports the work of Black Men In Public Health and works as an Epidemiologist.Shownotes: htt...
2022-10-2555 minPublic Health CareersFederal Public Health Job Processes with Daphne Kennebrew, M.Ed | Public Health LivesSupport the show by buying TWO cups of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thephmillennialHave you been wondering about the federal public health application? Well we got you covered!Daphne Kennebrew, M.Ed, has over 25+ years with the CDC and works as a Public Health Advisor. She is also the Federal Career Consultant with Liv Career Services.She will break down all the questions you’ve had about the federal application and processes.Come learn more about:Federal public health applicationsHow to tailor your applicationsHow to lo...
2022-10-211h 01Public Health Careers122: Student + Public Health Podcaster with Jamil LockerIn today’s episode, we chat with Jamil Locker, a public health student at Flinders University and podcaster of Public Health World Podcast and the WTF Vegan Podcast. He has completed a diploma in nutrition as he leads up to a degree in public health. He got a Diploma of Nutrition from Torrens University Australia. He is currently a student at Flinders University getting his Bachelors of Public Health. He is a student representative at Flinders University and hosts 2 podcasts. Find him on IG @thewtfveganbackpacker.Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode122Form to be on Pu...
2022-10-181h 29Public Health Careers121: Capacity Builder for Community-Campus Partnerships with Dr. Gia Grier McGinnis, DrPH, MSIn today’s episode, we chatted with Dr. Gia Grier McGinnis, DrPH, MS, who works as the Executive Director for Center for Community, Service,and Justice & the York Road Initiative at Loyola University of Maryland. She got her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Washington College. She then got her Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environment (with a focus on Environmental Justice) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and worked for a few years before pursuing and getting her DrPH at Morgan State University. Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode121
2022-10-111h 04Public Health Careers120: Epidemiologist at State Health Department with Stephanie Parenti, MPHIn today’s episode, we chat with Stephanie Parenti, MPH, an Epidemiologist at New York State Department of Health. She is someone whos passionate about infectious disease, One Health, biosecurity, sexual & reproductive health, and public health surveillance. Stephanie got her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Marist College. The went on to get her Master of Public health at (City University of NY) CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy.Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode120Join Community Health & Wellness Discord: https://www.thephmillennial.com/join...
2022-10-041h 07Public Health CareersSeptember 2022 Public Health Live Chat with Asyria Daniels, MPH & Tanya AmbroseSupport the show by buying TWO cups of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thephmillennial Listen in as we have a casual conversation around public health and what's been going on in my life. Hear from Asyria Daniels, MPH, Program Coordinator at The Center for Black Health & Equity & Tanya Ambrose, CEO & Founder at Scrub Life Cares along with Omari Richins, MPH, Founder of The Public Health Millennial. Donate to Puerto Rico: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6PD82KHZ9RDQE&source=urlJoin Community Health & Wellness Discord: https://thephmillennial.com/jo...
2022-09-291h 07Public Health Careers119: Intersection of Faith, Public Health, & Population Health with Alejandra Salemi, MPH, MTSIn today’s episode, we chat with Alejandra Salemi, MPH, MTS, who is currently a Doctoral Student in Population Health Sciences at Duke University. Alejandra is interested in understanding the intersection of religion, community health and wellbeing. She is someone with experience using her coaching skillsets to help people around their health and wellness. She got her Bachelors in Public Health at University of Florida. She then got her Master of Public Health at University of Florida followed by her Master of Theological Studies at Harvard University. And is currently working towards a doctoral degree at Duke University....
2022-09-271h 07Public Health Careers118: Effective Education Programs for Diverse Learner Audiences with Miriam Gonzales, BS, CHESIn this week's episode, Miriam Gonzales, BS, CHES is a Public Health Consultant II in Health Education at New Jersey Department of Public Health. She is Certified in Health Education. Miriam is a resilient, self-motivated, and productive individual with 11+ years of experience in patient care, customer service, and health education in both the private and public sector. She got her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Education and Advocacy from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Miriam Gonzales, CHES on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-gonzales/ NJ Department of Health Project Firstline: https://ww...
2022-09-201h 06Public Health Careers117: Public Health Lawyer, Facilitator, and Equity Advocate with Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, CPHIn today’s episode, we chat with Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, is the Director of the Southeastern Region for the Network for Public Health Law. She is a Public Health Lawyer with executive leadership experience, focusing on health policy, legislation, and government relations. She first got her bachelors in English from Princeton University followed by a Bachelors in Microbiology at University of South Florida. She then went on to get her Juris Doctor at Stetson University College of Law during which she got her Master of Public Health at University of South Florida. She currently works as the Director fo...
2022-09-131h 20Public Health CareersLife After The Master of Public Health | Public Health Joy PodcastIn today's show, I share a conversation earlier this year with Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD, MS, MPH, MCHES and Kimberly Green-Warren, MPH. This conversation was originally from Twitter Spaces and has now been created into a podcast, Public Health Joy Podcast with Dr. Joyee Washington. Learn how to navigate life after you Master of Public Health as you enter the workforce. Some great insights were shared in this meaningful conversation. Sign up for September Public Health Happy Hour: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElce-pqzMtGdQd_o3vVfkEhrOINz-aOA1uPublic Health Joy Podcast: https://anchor.f...
2022-09-0659 minPublic Health CareersChoosing Her Doctor of Public Health Program w/ Jasmine Lenoard, MPH Part 2 | Public Health Millennial LiveIn part 2 of this live session, you'll learn more about DrPH Fellowships, Bloomberg Fellowship, Finances & all that Jazz. Jasmine will discuss her fellowship, the finances of the DrPH, and everything you need to know about DrPH finances. She will also answer any additional questions about the overall experience, timeline, and next steps. In part 1 (here on YouTube), Jasmine Leonard revealed that she will pursue her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. In this session be ready to hear an open and honest conversation around: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Fellowship, Jasmine’s DrPH Fell...
2022-08-2451 minPublic Health Careers116: Working on Global Health Work with a Bachelor's with Pedro Miguel Castro, BS Pedro Miguel Castro is a multi-faceted global health professional working to improve fragile health systems in low-income countries. He got his Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience at Dartmouth College. He was a Global Health Fellow, Great Issues Scholar as well as participated in Dartmouth’s Global Health Policy Lab, while also working as an EMT and volunteering with a local search and rescue team. He currently works as a Partnership and Research Coordinator at Build Health International. Pedro Miguel Castro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pm-castro/Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode116
2022-08-091h 14Public Health CareersBlack Men in Public Health Mental Health Chat | Public Health Millennial LivePresenting Black Men In Public Health Mental Health Chat! Join moderator: Omari Richins, MPH & guest: Keith E. Green II, MPH, Winston W. Wright, MPH, and Zamir M. Brown, MPH, FRSPH to hear an authentic and candid conversation around mental health especially for Black men. Join us live on YouTube Monday 25th July at 5:30pm EST. It will be a conversation around the importance of conversing about mental health especially for Black Men. We will be sharing where we are currently, how we cope with mental health, how we create safe spaces to have these types of conversations, and how...
2022-07-291h 09Public Health Careers114: HBCU Thought Partnership and Change Agent with Keith E. Green II, MPHKeith E. Green II, MPH is an enthusiastic public health practitioner, who is a HBCU Thought Partner and Change Agent. He is versed in marketing, communications, and program support functions. He got his Bachelor's of Science in Mass Communication & Media Studies at Clark Atlanta University and then worked for some years with the US Navy. He then got his Master of Public Health at Morehouse School of Medicine. He currently works as a Program Manager Institute for Capacity Building at United Negro College Fund, as well as more recently became a Harvard University Strategic Data Project Fellow.
2022-07-261h 49Public Health Careers113: Public Health Journey of Detours and Closed Roads with Jasmin Barber, MPHIn this week’s episode, Jasmin Barber, MPH is a Pediatric Orthopedic Clinical Assistant at Michigan Medicine. She has experience and a passion for service, leadership, and a commitment to engaging, investing, and contributing to the pursuits to lessen barriers in public health. She got her Bachelor of Arts in biology with a concentration in health careers at Spring Arbor University. She then got her Master of Public Health at Grand Canyon University. She currently works as a Pediatric Orthopedic Clinical Assistant at Michigan Medicine.Shownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode113Jasmine Barber, MPH on LinkedIn: www.li...
2022-07-191h 12Public Health Careers112: Improving Community Health Through Better Quality Programs & Initiatives with Dr. Antraneise Jackson, DrPH, MPHIn this week's episode, Dr. Antraneise Jackson, DrPH, MPH shares her journey. She has recently started as a Social Science Research Analyst for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services within Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. She is an active Public Health Professional working to improve the health of communities through her work within the public health field and her passion for exploring ways to develop and improve processes within the public health field through various avenues. She got her Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration at Keiser University – Tallahassee while working in Customer Service Management before ge...
2022-07-121h 26Public Health Careers111: Health Content Strategist focused on Public Health with Megan N. Freeland, PharmDMegan N. Freeland, PharmD is a Health Content Strategist and Health Content Writing Coach for over 5 years. She got her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Emory University. She then went on to get her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree at Mercer University. Through StockRose Creative, LLC, she creates culturally-relevant content strategy for venture-backed digital health companies, particularly those focused on improving the health and wellness of Black communities. She also runs the Health Professionals to Health Writers 4-Month Accelerator. This coaching program teaches pharmacists how to replace a portion of their pharmacist salary with freelance health content wr...
2022-07-051h 02Public Health Careers110: Health Care Consultant and Bioethicist with Srushhti Trivedi, MHScSrushhti Trivedi, MHSc is a healthcare consultant, educator, and ethicist. She got her Bachelor of Technology in Medical Biotechnology at Padmashree Dr D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. Then got her Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics with a focus on bioethics and medical ethics. She currently works as a Consultant at Amaris Consulting and is also a STEM instructor & GEC Instructor at Engineering Outreach Office at University of Toronto. Srushhti Trivedi, MHSc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srushhti-trivedi/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial Omari on...
2022-06-281h 18Public Health Careers109: Improving Health and Racial Equity via Community Engagement, Multisector partnerships, & Research with Asyria Daniels, MPHAsyria Daniels, MPH is a public health advocate dedicated to improving health and racial equity through community engagement, multi-sector partnerships, and research. She got her Bachelor's of Science in Health and Human Performance-Exercise Science at The Citadel while also being a NCAA D1 Athlete. She then went on to get her Master of Public Health at Georgia State University. She currently works as a Program Coordinator at The Center for Black Health & Equity. Â Asyria Daniels, MPH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asyriadaniels/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennialÂ
2022-06-211h 27Public Health Careers108: 3 Strategies For Looking For Public Health Jobs After Graduation with Omari Richins, MPHIn today's episode, I give three strategies for searching for jobs for post graduates in Public Health, talk a little bit about the Public Health Millennial Network, and talk about my giveaway! Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/CegNefwOtLB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.instagram.com/p/CegNefwOtLB/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Shownotes: thephmillennial.com/episode108 Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richinsAll ways to support The Public Health Millennial: https://thephmillennial.com/support/Supp...
2022-06-1417 minPublic Health Careers107: The Unstukk Consultant + CEO of Black Beetle Health with Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, MPH, PGCE, FRSPHIn episode 107, Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, MPH, PGCE, FRSPH is the CEO | Health Education & Promotion Specialist at Black Beetle Health while also working as a Population Health Project Manager at Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. Harvey also recently started the Unstukk Consultancy while also being a Doctor of Public Health Candidate at University of Chester. Harvey is a highly skilled public health professional with experience spanning research, academia, education, direct patient care, operational management, and community health coaching, with published research in the area of Sexual Health, HIV and Behavior Modification. He got his bachelors of science honors in...
2022-06-071h 50Public Health Careers106: Taking a Year to Get Into Public Health During The Pandemic With Bethany Simonne Hight, MPH, CHESIn episode 106, Bethany S. Hight, MPH, CHES is a Health Educator at Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments. She has proven ability to provide values-neutral health education with experience working in adolescent health and youth development. She got her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science at Kennesaw State University. She then got her Master of Public Health at Georgia State University.Bethany S. Hight, MPH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-hight/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richinsW...
2022-05-311h 24Public Health CareersChoosing Her Doctor of Public Health Program w/ Jasmine Leonard, MPH Part 1 | Public Health Millennial LivePart 1 of The Public Health Millennial Live session with newly accepted Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student, Jasmine Leonard, MPH on The Public Health Millennial platform to share more about her journey of choosing DrPH. Jasmine will be revealing where she chose to pursue her DrPH: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health or George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. This is part 1 of a 2 part live series.In this session be ready to hear an open and honest conversation around:Looking at DrPH Schools + Timelines + Factors That Shaped Decision + Your Questions
2022-05-271h 02Public Health Careers105: Practitioner Creating Solutions-Oriented Deliverables With Dr. DeLorean Ruffin, DrPH, MPHIn episode 105, Dr. DeLorean Ruffin, DrPH, MPH shares her public health journey. Dr. Ruffin currently works as Director of Quality Assurance at West Oakland Health. She is a results-driven public health practitioner possessing a diversified background experience from coordinating clinical trials, nonprofit, local, and state health systems sector. She got her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Barry university. Then went on to get her Master of Public Health at Argosy University. She worked as a Health Outcomes Manager before getting her Doctor of Public Health at Loma Linda University.Dr. DeLorean Ruffin, DrPH, MPH on LinkedIn...
2022-05-241h 12Public Health Careers104: Policy Manager and Health Care Quality Professional With Melina R. Bowdwin, MPHMelina R. Bowdwin, MPH is the Manager of Accreditation Policy at the National Committee for Quality Assurance or NCQA. Melina is a health writer, healthcare quality professional as well as a public health policy expert. She writes under MelinaRenne.com. She got her Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology and then continued to go on and get her Master of Public Health at University of Buffalo. She is currently the Manager of Accreditation Policy at NCQA.Melina R. Bowdwin, MPH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbowdwin/Melina's Website: https://melinarenee.com/
2022-05-171h 27Public Health Careers102: Equity Lens Trainer, Facilitator, & Capacity Builder with Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPHAlyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH the Associate Director at the Boston Public Health Commission, Racial Equity & Community Engagement, Executive Office. She is a motivated public health practitioner with a background in health policy and health equity. She is committed to amplifying trauma-informed approaches via working alongside communities and diverse stakeholders to aid positive health outcomes through addressing the social determinants of health and promoting equitable anti-violence strategies. She got her Bachelor’s degree in Political Philosophy and Public Policy at University of Massachusetts Boston. She then got her Master of Public Health at Boston University School of Public Health. She is...
2022-05-031h 23Public Health Careers101: Passion for Health Education with Kaitlin V. Cartoccio, MPH, MCHES, DRCCKaitlin V. Cartoccio, MPH, MCHES, DRCC works as a Community Program Coordinator and Health Educator at Bernards Township Health Department. Additionally, Kaitlin is a proud member of the de Beaumont Foundation 2020 40 Under 40 in Public Health. Kaitlin is a passionate health educator specifically interested in health behavior, mental health, substance misuse, communicable disease, and risk communication. She got credits at Raritan Valley Community College before completing her Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Temple University. She then went on to get her Master of Public Health at Rutgers University. And currently works as a Community Program Coordinator and Health...
2022-04-261h 57Public Health Careers100: Talk with the Creator of The Public Health Millennial, Omari Richins, MPHToday’s episode I (Omari Richins, MPH) was interviewed by Marissa McKool, MPH to share more about my public health journey. I created The Public Health Millennial platform in August 2019 and started The Public Health Millennial Career Stories Podcast in May 2020. I also work as a Health Improvement Program Officer at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. I got my Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from The University of Tampa. Then went on to get my Master of Public Health at the University of Florida. After graduating, I moved to Alaska as a Community Health Fellow for the Mat...
2022-04-191h 39Public Health Careers099: SMART Health Education with Kimberly Green-Warren, MPHKimberly Green-Warren, MPH is the Founder of SMART Health Education LLC as well as works as Director of Healthcare Programs at The Health Management Academy. She is someone who loves designing programs but hates to sell herself. She has 10 years of designing, implementing, and evaluation of professional development programs for public health professional and health care executives. She got her bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion at The University of Georgia. Then got her Master of Public Health at Emory University. She is the Founder of SMART Health Education LLC. And also works as Director of Healthcare Programs at Th...
2022-04-121h 32Public Health Careers098: Communication and Research Strategist in Health care, Design, and Technology with Susan E. Schaffler, MASusan Schaffler, MA is the Director of Strategic Communications at Bento. She is someone who has worked as a communications and research strategist in the healthcare, design, and technology for over 10 years. Her work is grounded in multi-method research while she is passionate about helping people and teams to more fully communicate their purpose and strategically expand their capacity to positively impact by connecting dots across different pathways forward. She got her Bachelors degree in Anthropology at Columbia University. Then got her Master of Arts in East, Asian Studies; Japanese inter-war history. She currently works as Director of Strategic...
2022-04-051h 41Public Health Careers097: Black Maternal Health & Founder of MOTHER Lab with Dr. Ndidamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, CHESDr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha is the Julia A. Okoro Professor of Black Maternal Health in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Her current research interests include maternal health disparities, reproductive health and social justice, infant mortality, and HIV/AIDS in Black women. Dr. Amutah-Onukagha also serves as the inaugural Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Public Health and Professional Degree Programs. Dr. Amutah-Onukagha is the Founder and Director of the Maternal Outcomes for Translational Health Equity Research Lab, (MOTHER) a research lab comprised of 35 students from undergrad to postdoc with...
2022-03-291h 55Public Health Careers096: Researcher with Focus on Maternal and Child Health with Dr. Sixtus Aguree, PhDDr. Sixtus Aguree, PhD is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University with a Research focus on Maternal and Child Health. His research is focused on methods to optimize measurement micronutrient status in women: pregnancy, obesity, and global health as well as functional collaborative working partnerships on health and nutrition with researchers in the US and Ghana. He got his Bachelor’s Degree in nutritional sciences and food science at the University of Ghana. He then went on to get his Master of Science in nutritional epidemiology at the University of Ghana. He worked as a...
2022-03-221h 25Public Health Careers095: Program Coordinator at Large Cancer Prevention Hospital with Julia Neely, MPH, CHESJulia Neely, MPH, CHES is a Program Coordinator for HPV Cancer Prevention at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She is someone who believes every lived experience directly or indirectly influences a person's health. And that each person has the responsibility to contribute to health equity. She got her bachelor’s in public health at University of South Florida. Then went on to get her master’s degree in Public Health Education and Promotion at the University of Southern Mississippi. She currently works as the Program Coordinator for the HPV Cancer Prevention Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Â
2022-03-151h 06Public Health Careers094: Chat with Physical Therapist & Public Health Consultant with Dr. Laura Keyser, DPT, MPHDr. Laura Keyser is the Co-Founder of Mama, LLC where the build capacity for health and rehabilitation services for women with a specific focus on maternal health conditions, pelvic floor disorders, and survivors of sexual violence. Additionally, she works as the Senior Manager for Medical Affairs at Renovia Inc. She has her Bachelors in Biology from the University of Mary Washington. She got her Master of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at University of California, San Francisco. She got her Master of Public Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She currently works for...
2022-03-081h 12Public Health Careers093: Social Determinants of Health Innovation Consultant and CEO of Everyday Life Consulting with Shannon Lijewski, MBA, NCHW, CHCEFShannon Lijewski, MBA, NCHW, CHCEF is the Founder and CEO of Everyday Life Consulting with the mission of partnering with organizations to help drive improvements in healthcare service and delivery. Shannon is a social determinants of health innovation consultant. She started her journey with a Bachelor of Science in Community Development & Health Science from Central Michigan University. She then went on to get her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management at Liberty University. Connect with Shannon: slijewski@everydaylifechw.comShannon Lijewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...
2022-03-011h 18Public Health Careers092: Helping People Find Clarity for Their Careers and Businesses Through PurposeReedemed with Christopher K. Lee, MPHChristopher K. Lee, MPH is a Writer and Speaker with his platform, PurposeReedeemed. He works as a Senior Manager of Strategic Marketing at UCLA Health. He is a health care strategy and education leader specialized in launching new products, programs, and services. He got his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior at University of California, Irvine. He then worked for a bit before getting his Master of Public Health at San Diego State University. He currently works as a Senior Manager of Stategic Marketing at UCLA Health as well as is a Writer & Speaker with PurposeRedeemed.
2022-02-221h 27Public Health Careers091: Helping People Get Public Health Jobs That Matter with Dr. Heather Krasna, PhD, MS, EdMDr. Heather Krasna, PhD, MS, EdM helps people get jobs that matter as a Career Coach, as well as being the Assistant Dean of Career Services at Columbia University’s School of Public Health. Dr. Krasna is the co-author of 101+ Careers in Public Health, 3rd edition. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Organizational Development from The New School University, as well as a Master in Education in Counselor Education and Master in Education in Adult learning and Leadership from...
2022-02-151h 39Public Health Careers090: Addressing Health Inequities using Multi-Sectoral Partnerships with Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan, DrPH, MSPHDr. Vinu Ilakkuvan, DrPH, MSPH is the Founder and Principal Consultant at PoP Health (Pursuit of Public Health) LLC. Vinu leads efforts to help communities and the organizations working with them address social determinants of health and health inequities by strengthening multi-sector efforts. She got her Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Economics at University of Virginia. She then went on to get her Master of Science in Public Health at Harvard University School of Public Health. She then got her Doctorate of Public Health at the George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is...
2022-02-081h 43Public Health Careers089: Educating Employees and Women About The Importance of Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Kendra Julien, MPH, MHFA, CCWSKendra 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 programs focused on mental health, stress management, and self-care to ensure they live their best lives. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at Montclair State University. Later she went on to get her Masters of Public Health at Montclair St...
2022-02-011h 13Public Health Careers088: Manifesting Your Public Health Goals - Omari Richins, MPHOn 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.instagram.com/thephmillennial/ Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mph/ Email...
2022-01-2539 minPublic Health Careers087: Public Health Organization Development + Innovation Consultant with Dr. Brittny James, DrPH, MEd, CHESDr. 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 – Las Vegas and then got her Doctor or Public Health at Florida A&M University.Brittny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjamesdrph/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-01-181h 43Public Health Careers086: Re-examining Our Understanding & Engagement With Public Health with Rose A. Marcelin, MPHRose 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. She then worked as a Family Care Counselor for 4 years before starting and completing her Master of Public Health at the University of Florida. She currently works as an Interdisciplinary Scientist at the US Department of Health and...
2022-01-111h 25Public Health Careers085: From Medical Doctor to Becoming a Public Health and Global Health Enthusiast with Dr. Cale Lawlor, MBBS, MPH, MIPHDr. 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 Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at University of New England (Australia). Then got a Double Master of Public Health and Master’s Degree in International Public Health at the University of Sydney, New South Wales. He cu...
2022-01-041h 25Public Health Careers084: From Conditional Failure to Succeeding for her Master of Public Health with Ruth Cooper, MPHRuth 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 Health Planning Council, Inc. She then went on to get her Master of Public Health at Nova Southeastern University. She currently works as a Government Operations Consultant at Florida Department of Health.
2021-12-281h 01Public Health Careers083: Learnings of Working in Three Different Local Public Health Departments with Jasmine Drake, MPHJasmine 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 Public Health and Health Policy.Jasmine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminedrakebx/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial/Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2021-12-211h 21Public Health Careers082: Founder of Black Girls’ Breastfeeding Club & bEarth Work App with Dr. Ayanna Robinson, PhD, MPHDr. 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 Fellowships which deepened her love for evaluation. She then went on to pursue her PhD in Health Promotions at University of Georgia where during her time she developed Black Girls’ Breast...
2021-12-141h 33Public Health Careers050: Special 50th Episode Reconnecting with Public Health TrailblazersIn 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 great insights from these trailblazing ladies broadly in public health.Yasmin Kashfipour - Senior Experience Strategy & Transformation Professional at Humana [Previously on episode 14]Yasmin...
2021-05-111h 27Public Health Careers037: Chat with Biostatistician, Speaker, and Data Coach @RoseDataStudio with Asya Spears, MSToday we have a biostatistician, speaker, and data coach for Black women in Public Health - Asya Spears, MS. She got her Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Spelman College and then her Master of Science in Biostatistics from UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. This guest has also completed doctoral coursework at Pardee RAND Graduate School. She has had a plethora of roles throughout her schooling. She is also the founder and consultant for Rose Data Studio. Check her out on LinkedIn and her IG @rosedatastudio.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mph
2021-02-021h 30Public Health Careers036: Biologist Turned Public Health Expert Working in Health Systems with Michael J. Cleveland, MPHMichael J. Cleveland, MPH is a Service Line Business Supervisor at Salem Health after transitioning from his Administrative Fellowship. He is a Top 10 Under 40 for Young Alumni of Morehouse School of Medicine and a huge HBCU advocate. Michael got his Bachelors of Science in Biology at Tougaloo College where he was a Jackson Heart Study Scholar. He then went on to get his Master of Public Health at Morehouse School of Medicine before starting his Administrative Fellowship at Salem Health and then in his current role. Catch him on IG @_mjc94.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2021-01-261h 33Public Health Careers035: Chat with CEO of The Public Health Network with Brooke Mootry, MSW, CHESBrooke Mootry, MSW, CHES, the CEO and Lead Recruiter at The Public Health Network chats about her public health career. She has over 17 years of practical experience and currently aside from being the CEO of The Public Health Network is a State HIV Prevention Manager for the Georgia Department of Health. She has gotten her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Florida State University. She got her Master of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University. She has experience in recruitment and development of public health professionals as well as proven experience leading and managing public health programs and...
2021-01-191h 04Public Health Careers034: Community Empowerment through Health Care with Winston Wellington Wright, MPHToday I chat with health equity and community empowerment nerd, Winston Wellington Wright, MPH. He currently works as a David A. Gee Administrative Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital after graduating from his Master of Public Health from Morehouse School of Medicine. Check out this episode to learn about the path navigating a health administration fellowship as a young black public health professional. He shares some invaluable insights on his public health journey.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mphShownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode34Support The Public Health Millennial: https://www.buymeacoffee.com...
2021-01-121h 45Public Health Careers033: Resources from The Public Health Millennial Career Stories Podcast in 2020Happy New Year! Here I share the resources from guest shared throughout 2020. Check out the full article with resources here: https://thephmillennial.com/2020resourcesIt goes through programs and scholarships, books, podcasts, phone apps, social media profiles, websites, public health communities, courses, other resources. Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mphShownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode33Support The Public Health Millennial: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thephmillenialUse Code “thePHmillennial” for discount: https://thepublichealthstore.comWebsite: https://thephmillennial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillenial (@thePHmillennial)...
2021-01-0622 minPublic Health Careers032: Swervy Path To Public Health starting from Puerto Rico with Nianest Alers, MPHNianest Alers, MPH is an epidemiologist/vector-borne disease surveillance and response coordinator with the Hawaii Department of Health and also host the Latinx health education podcast – Mejor con Guanabanas. She has a very untraditional journey into public health. Nianest got her Bachelor of Biology from Universidad de Puerto Rico and then went on to start a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology before quitting and shifting to get her Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. She has worked as a bilingual nutrition educator as well as securing a...
2020-12-291h 13Public Health Careers031: Combining Communication & PR and Public Health with Christa Hyson, MPHChrista Hyson is a public health and risk communications professional dedicated to advancing health education, creating sustainable social and environmental changes and passing policies to improve health outcomes. Christa talks about her untraditional route to her calling to help people through public health. Christa got Bachelors of Communication and PR at Xavier University. She then went on to work at an Architecture Firm and then as the Associate Technical Director for Xavier University and as a Testing Examiner/Education Counselor at US Army. Christa went on to get her Master of Public Health at the University of Florida. She no...
2020-12-221h 12Public Health Careers030: Talking Global Health, Data Analysis and Career Services with Vanessa Da Costa, MPHVanessa Da Costa, MPH who is the CEO and founder of Chilombo Global Career Services, LLC talks about her public health journey. She got her bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in African Studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked in the Peace Corps before getting her Master of Public Health from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. She then got a CDC Global Epidemiology Fellowship. She now runs her business and works as a Data Analyst at USAID.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mph...
2020-12-151h 29Public Health Careers029: Helping Women Find Fulfillment in Their Health Care Administration Careers with Jaennika James, MPHJaennika James, MPH is an is a female health care leader working for a large health system on the west coast with over 12 years of health care experience. In this episode learn how Jaennika has and continue to make an impact in health care administration and be sure to follow her on IG @jaennika.james. Jaennika got her bachelor’s in biology from Santa Clara University before getting her Master of Public Health from San Francisco State University. After her MPH she was accepted into a healthcare administration fellowship which changed her career pathway from going to medical school to...
2020-12-081h 15Public Health Careers028: Master Public Health Educator and Consultant with Christie VanHorne, M.Ed, MPHIn this episode Christie VanHorne, M.Ed, MPH talks about her journey in public health. Christie has over 15 years of experience conceptualizing and designing results in public health education. She completed her bachelors in History and Masters of Education. She then went on to work at the in South Africa for two years with the Peace Corps. She then came back to the USA and worked before going to Australia to get her Master of Public Health from Monash University.Christie worked in various roles before launching her consulting business, CVH Consulting LLC. She later launched How To Talk...
2020-12-011h 17Public Health Careers027: Chat With Community Based Researcher with Leonore Okwara, MPHToday we have Leonore Okwara, a public health professional with with 14 years of national research experience She did her My bachelor's (BA) is in Sociology from Fort Hays State University. Graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School with her Master of Public Health Degree. Working in various roles such as research coordinator, grant and research manager, program manager as well as having her own consulting company, Public Health Researching Consulting. She has has a podcast and IG: Public Health Culture & @PublicHealthCulture. Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mphShownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode27S...
2020-11-241h 02Public Health Careers026: The beginning of his Rockstar Policy and Public Health Journey with Zamir M. Brown, MPHIn episode 26 of the public health millennial podcast, I chat with Zamir M. Brown, MPH. He's currently a health policy analyst and has started the platform Speaker 4 Health (@speaker4health)! He got his bachelors in Anthropology from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and his Master of Public Health from the George Washington University, Milken Institute of Public Health. He has had several roles and currently works for the American Public Health Association.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mphShownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode26Support The Public Health Millennial: https://www...
2020-11-171h 31Public Health Careers025: From Pediatrician to President of $570 Million Dollar Foundation with Dr. Laura GeraldIn this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Laura Gerald, the President of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust where she shares her story from going through medical school to become a Pediatrician to then switching to the field of public health. Dr. Gerald held several influential positions such as the State Health Director for the Division of Public Health for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as well as a Managing Director of Evolent Health. Listen to her story of how she got to her position in the Trust and how she navigated her...
2020-11-101h 05Public Health Careers024: WMC Public Health Consulting Co-Founder’s Journey with Liz Simpler, MPH, CWWSIn this episode I chat with Liz Simpler, MPH, CWWS about her public health journey thus far. Liz got her Bachelors in Biology and Anthropology at Penn State University where she worked in several research laboratories. She then worked as an Account Manager at Vocus before doing her Master of Public Health at Grand Canyon University. She has also worked at Lifetime Fitness, as a public health intern at Howard County Health Department, as a central region coordinator at Healthiest Maryland Business and then she started her business where she is CEO and Co-Founder for WMC Public Health Consulting.
2020-11-031h 05Public Health Careers023: A Chat With Not Your Average Public Health Professional, Amanda Howell, MS, MPHIn this episode, I get to chat with Amanda Howell, MS, MPH. You may know Amanda from her Instagram platform, @amandahowellhealth, where she is most likely discussing the intersection of nutrition, reproductive health & policy. Listen to learn why Amanda made a 180 in her career from going towards law school to pursuing her Master of Science in Public Health. We talk about how she started her health coaching business after finding a nutrition gap while working. She also shares how she started her successful Instagram platform.Lastly, we talk about the importance for health communication to be where the...
2020-10-2054 minPublic Health Careers022: Getting Real With My Views on Voting in 2020 and OnwardIn this episode, I dive into my perspective on the 2020 elections and what we need to do going forward. To set the record straight, I am neither a Republican or a Democrat - rather I see myself as opting for people who push policies to better populations lives. I talk about why I initially never really liked Obama and why I think he could have done a lot more as the first Black president of the USA. I chat about Muammar al-Gadaffi and how he was a prosperous leader for his people, but was killed by the Obama administration...
2020-10-1344 minPublic Health Careers021: Welcome Back to The Podcast from North CarolinaIn this episode I don't have a guest, but like my first episode I talk by my lonesome. I dive into why I'm thankful for everyone that has listened to this podcast or has supported my platform in any way (which gets at a main reason I started this podcast). I'm truly thankful for all of you! Additionally, I give some advice on developing a savings between jobs, retirement accounts, and LinkedIn messaging. I am also officially announcing the book I have been working on to help others navigate their MPH (and other health related degrees) and that I...
2020-10-0631 minPublic Health Careers020: Trailblazing Her Innovative Path To 'Becoming Dr. Baker' in Counseling Psychology with Brianna Baker, BSIn this episode, I chat with Brianna Baker, a budding professional in the cross-section of public health and psychology. Brianna got a dual Major in Psychology and African American Community Health & Resilience at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She has had many positions that span her wide interest in the social justice, public health, and mental health realms, especially for black communities. She currently holds roles as a Public Health Analyst at RTI International. Brianna has recently started her PhD in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College. She will be working in two labs: the Stigma...
2020-09-151h 17Public Health Careers019: Intentional Path in Public Health to PhD in Health Promotion and Behavior with Robert Fairman, MPH, CHESIn this episode Robert Fairman, MPH, CHES, shares his public health journey. Robert is a current PhD student at Georgia State School of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavior. I am able to learn about Robert's journey starting from being a Nursing Major at University of North Carolina at Wilmington to switching to a Public Health Major. Then he went on to complete his MPH at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University before starting his PhD. Check out this episode and shownotes to learn more about Robert's journey.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2020-09-081h 26Public Health Careers018: Applying Public Health & Sociology to the Philanthropy with Dr. Melissa Kemberling, PhD, MPHIn this episode I get to chat with my former supervisor and person that gave me an opportunity Dr. Melissa Kemberling, PhD, MPH. Here we talk about her journey from Allied Health as a Physical Therapist to her wanting to effect bigger change than one on one interaction. Melissa has been referred to as the public health unicorn of the Mat-Su Health Foundation. She pursued her Master of Public Health at Columbia University before doing her doctorate in Sociology at Tulane University. Melissa moved to Alaska and worked at University of Alaska Anchorage and did some consulting before moving...
2020-09-011h 15Public Health Careers017: A Ghanaian Immigrant's Journey to Finding Her Public Health Path with Dr. Sharon Attipoe-Dorcoo, PhD, MPHIn this episode, Dr. Sharon Attipoe-Dorcoo walks us through her journey in public health. Currently, Dr. Sharon works as a Health Services and System Researcher at CDC via Bizzell Group LLC. Sharon immigrated from Ghana to the USA when she was 16 to further her studies. She completed her Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. She then got her Master of Biomedical Science and Biotechnology at the University of Massachusetts, before attaining both her Master of Public Health and PhD in Management and Health Policy at The University of Texas Health...
2020-08-251h 30Public Health Careers016: Finding a Path to Public Health in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry with Dr. Wenny Lin, PhD, MPHIn this episode Dr. Wenny Lin shares her far from traditional path during school and how she landed in an exciting role in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry with Genentech. Wenny also blogs at www.womeninpharmacareers.com where she shares useful information for women interested in navigating and advancing their pharmaceutical careers. Wenny finished undergraduate as a Biochemistry major and then went on to pursue a Doctorate in Biochemistry at . Through this journey, Wenny was able to get taste for various public health experiences and found out about the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) post-doctoral fellowship. Through this experience she was...
2020-08-181h 13Public Health Careers015: Public Health Chat with Creators of @Doughnuts_and_Data, Mee-A Keeton, MPH & Sitara Weerakoon, MPHIn this episode I get to chat with two wonderful public health professionals - Mee-A Keeton and Sitara Weerakoon. Maybe you know them from their Instagram platform @Doughnuts_and_Data? Anyway, this conversation is packed with information for people interested in starting their own public health platform, public health students/professionals and all public health enthusiast alike. Mee-A and Sitara met during their Master of Public Health at UTHealth in Dallas, Texas. After graduating in 2019, Sitara has began to pursue a PhD in Epidemiology while Mee-A is currently a County Epidemiologist fighting the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines...
2020-08-111h 40Public Health Careers014: Using Public Health Skills To Work in the Intersection of Community Health & Insurance with Yasmin Kashfipour, MPHIn this episode Yasmin Kashfipour, MPH, talks about her public health journey up until where she currently works as a Consumer Engagement Consultant for Humana. She talks about her love for both business and public health and how this role was the perfect fit for her after completing her MPH. Yasmin started off as a Microbiology Major at the University of Georgia, however she took many different classes during undergrad. Yasmin has also founded the Akbar Rasteagr Foundation - which is an Iranian international non-profit memorial foundation focused on pediatric cancer - with family. This was done in memory...
2020-08-041h 07Public Health Careers013: Master Health Educator Turned Public Health Consultant with Leah Roman, MPH, MCHESIn this episode with Leah Roman, MPH, MCHES, discusses her public health journey starting as a Psychology Major. After getting her MPH Leah started her health educator journey in college health at Babson College. Leah shares how she navigated her early career as a health educator on college campuses. She then work shifted to a project manager role at Drexel University of Public Health where she excelled in her role. Additionally, Leah was part of the inaugural Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) class in 2011, listen to how this was fruitful in her career. From here, Leah transitioned into...
2020-07-281h 26Public Health Careers012: Discovering her Public Health Path through Queensland Health and Now in an Australian NGO with Eva James, BscIn this episode we talk to Eva James, Bsc - an Australian public health professional. We talk about her public health journey where she to want to pursue her Bachelors in Health Science in Health Promotion from the University of Queensland in Australia. We chat about Eva's decision to want to pursue a career in public health after having her interest sparked by her highschool health teacher. Eva currently works as a Population health Coordinator for Healthy North Coast, an Australian NGO and has had previous roles in the government health sector through Queensland Health. Listen to this episode...
2020-07-211h 00Public Health Careers011: Crushing Undergrad and Building Public Health Experience Through The CDC, NIH, & DoD with Frances Dean, BSHPIn this episode, Frances Dean, BSHP talks about her journey thus far in public health. Frances has definitely put herself out there after having switched from pre-nursing to health promotion in her undergrad. She has had fantastic undergraduate internships such as Project Imhotep at the Moorehouse College and becoming a CDC Public Health Associated Program (PHAP) after graduating. Frances has completed her Bachelors in Health Promotion at the University of Georgia in 2018 and will start a dual degree in Masters of Public Health and Masters of Social Work at the University of Michigan in the Fall. She is also...
2020-07-141h 01Public Health Careers010: From Undergraduate to PhD in Food and Nutrition to US Military with Dr. Ashley CarterDr. Ashley Carter chats about her journey towards completing her PhD in Food and Nutrition from Florida State University and her transition to the US Military. Ashley talks about how the Young Researchers Scholar program really allowed her to believe that she could do all the great she is doing right now. Ashley gives useful tips and hindsight insights to share things she wished she did and advice that could be helpful for many people. The thread throughout Ashley's story is truly her passion to continually and continuously want to give back and help others. Come here about how...
2020-07-0759 minPublic Health Careers009: Journey to Disability, Aging and Behavioral Health Policy Advisor in D.C. Government with Michael J.E. Grier, MPHMichael Grier, MPH, chats about his journey to working for the Government of the District of Columbia (D.C.) as a disability, aging and Behavioral Health Advisor. Not only does he discuss what his role is and why he loves the work he does in the field of public health, but also he discusses his role as a campaign manager and work as a consultant for a D.C. based organization. Michaels shares about why he transitioned from various roles to a consultancy role and then to the government because he wanted to be able to see through the...
2020-06-301h 10Public Health Careers008: The Intersection of Being Black, Sociology and Public Health with Benjamin Fields, PhD StudentBenjamin Fields, PhD Student, who recently graduated from his bachelors of science in Research, Development Sociology and Global Public Health Sciences. Coming from a single mother household, Benjamin didn't envision much of a future for himself outside of the being a student athlete. He had a non-traditional path of getting recruited for Cornell University for athletics. Wanting to pursue a career as a celebrity plastic surgeon, didn't start off well for his as he didn't do well in his first few semesters which is in part due to him having to navigate a completely new space in order to...
2020-06-231h 06Public Health Careers007: University of Florida's Public Health Programs with Katherine Pizarro, MPHKatherine Pizarro, MPH sits down to talk about University of Florida's public health programs - the Master of Public Health program, the Bachelors of Public Health program and the combined Bachelors/Masters of Public Health program. Additionally, we get to hear Katherine's public health career story through University of Florida's MPH program as well as UF's Bachelors of Health Sciences program. Listen to this episode to hear why you should choose to pursue a public health degree at the University of Florida. And hear how Katherine's journey has led her to become the Health Science and Public Health Programs...
2020-06-161h 08Public Health Careers006: From Starting a Trinidadian NGO to Getting Her Masters with Sasha Bernard, MPHSasha Bernard, MPH sits down and chat about her journey from doing her bachelors and starting her Trinidadian NGO (Bridges to the Heart) helping to address intergenerational gaps. The then goes on to talk about her thoughts of switching from Bachelors of Biology with a focus on going to medical school to then switching and choosing to pursue her Master of Public Health (MPH) at Loma Linda University. She shares her perspectives on the differences she realized between the Trinidadian public health climate and the US public health climate. She has big dreams for her career and I'm glad...
2020-06-0948 minPublic Health Careers005: Starting Your Career After Undergrad with Lovely Davilmar, BSHPLovely Davilmar, BSHP talked about her story of optimizing her high school and undergraduate career to secure the public health opportunities she received. Lovely a first-generation Haitian-American speaks about the benefit of Boys and Girls Club in setting up her mindset to make college affordable and forming a sustainable life plan. She was able to leverage her college experience with scholarships and using her high school charter program to get university classes under belt to help her enter her undergraduate at UCF as a Sophomore credit-wise. She speaks of the importance of having and using mentors and various support...
2020-06-021h 05Public Health Careers004: Global Perspectives: an Environmental Studies Journey with Alicia Richins, MESAlicia Richins, MES shares her journey throughout having various international experiences that has helped formate her ideas on what she does and wants to do in her Environmental Studies journey. She highlights what she learnt from having internships in Trinidad & Tobago, El Salvador, Washington D.C., Quebec and now working and living in Toronto, Ontario. She truly has a passion for Pan-American issues. She shares great career tips for those interested in using a career coaches to take their career to the next level. She shares the importance of interpersonal skills and how she has developed these and translated...
2020-05-251h 01Public Health Careers003: From Failing Fast to Thriving in Public Health with LaTonya Bynum, MPH, CHESLaTonya Bynum, MPH, CHES shares her humble story from being secretary to becoming a Rural Health Senior Analyst at the Arkansas Department of Health. She is a serial entrepreneur with a successful book and another on the way as well as a CHES guide app and her own company. She talks about her path from undergraduate with tips on getting exempt from the GRE to get into her Master of Public Health degree. She highlights the two important transferable skills that accelerated her public health career that she learnt from ToastMasters International - communication and leadership - and how...
2020-05-251h 17Public Health Careers002: Journey to Health Policy Analyst with Shelby Graves, MPH, CHESShelby Graves, MPH, CHES shares her public health journey starting from rural Oklahoma to now being a Health Policy Analyst for the Maryland Department of Health. She gives practical advice on helping you choosing your Master of Public Health (MPH) concentration, the importance of experience in her journey. She also shares her experiences with the CHES and CPH and how she navigated her career path to where she is today. We also chat about the need for a mascot for Public Health to showcase the profession. This interview is chock full of useful tips to help you navigate your...
2020-05-241h 05Public Health Careers001: My Public Health Journey from MPH to Public Health FellowshipIn this episode, Omari Richins, MPH, The Public Health Millennial speaks on why he started this podcast and the purpose of the podcast. Omari is also able to dive into a bit of his public health journey and highlights why he switched from wanting to pursue a medical degree to public health. He talks about the role his Masters of Public Health (MPH) in health management and policy as well as his internships played in helping him to get a post-graduate Community Health Fellow. Omari shares some tips for those who may want to pursue post-graduate fellowships and how...
2020-05-2427 min