Public Health Careers – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast addresses the pressures faced by graduates as they transition into the public health workforce. He emphasizes the importance of navigating this phase with intention rather than rushing into job applications.

Omari encourages listeners to define their personal anchors, choose guiding themes for their career journey, and focus on commitments that shape their actions. He advocates for a sustainable job search strategy and highlights the value of mentorship and support during this critical time.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Navigating Post-Graduation Pressure
@2:58 Defining Your Anchors and Themes
@4:48 Commitments Over Rigid Goals

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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast welcomes Nadia Tekkal, an independent public health consultant based in Dubai.

Nadia shares her unique journey through five countries, highlighting how her diverse experiences have shaped her understanding of public health. She emphasizes the importance of cultural context in health, noting that health is influenced by more than just access to services; it encompasses the environment and societal norms. Nadia also discusses her transition to freelancing, motivated by a desire for flexibility to balance her professional and personal life, especially as a mother. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of consulting, including the importance of networking and building trust with clients.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Introduction to Nadia Tekkal and Her Journey
@5:33 Cultural Insights from Global Living
@8:42 The Transition to Freelance Consulting
@11:26 Exploring Project Interests in Public Health
@14:31 Skills for Success in Global Health Consulting
@17:40 Misconceptions in Global Health Consulting
@20:42 Equity-Centered Design in Health Projects
@23:25 Identifying Your Niche as a Consultant
@38:15 Finding Your Motivation in Public Health
@39:42 Understanding Public Health: A Personal Perspective
@41:35 The Journey to Public Health: From English to Health
@43:32 Career Transitions: From Teaching to Conference Production
@48:23 First Encounter with Public Health: A Project Manager's Role
@52:45 The Importance of Experience in Public Health
@53:42 Pursuing Further Education: The Master's Journey
@57:28 Consulting in Health Infrastructure Development
@1:00:30 Challenges of Freelancing in Public Health
@1:02:47 Advice for Aspiring Public Health Professionals
@1:04:14 Starting a Consulting Career: Key Insights
@1:07:54 Resources for Public Health Professionals
@1:12:42 Trusting Your Unconventional Path

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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES.

In this episode, Public Health Consultant and CEO of Jenkins Public Health Consulting, Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES, shares her 20-year journey from local health educator to entrepreneur.

She dives into the importance of chronic disease prevention, how mindset and mentorship shape career growth, and why nonprofits can offer stable, impactful opportunities. Brittaney also opens up about balancing motherhood, leadership, and purpose-driven work.

Tune in for actionable advice on career advancement, consulting, and creating meaningful impact in public health.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Introduction to Public Health Consulting
@7:50 The Five-Step Community Impact Framework
@11:02 Challenges in Nonprofit Organizations
@13:54 Sustainability and Impact in Consulting
@17:08 Chronic Disease Prevention and Its Importance
@20:14 The Role of a Mompreneur
@23:01 Mentorship and Workforce Development
@24:21 Public Health Perspectives and Academic Pathway
@28:43 Career Beginnings and Growth in Public Health
@31:02 Networking and Building Relationships
@33:44 Skills Development and Certifications
@35:37 Transitioning to Leadership Roles
@37:33 Overcoming Educational Barriers
@39:37 The Value of Nonprofit Work
@40:57 The Courage to Start a Business
@42:44 Daily Life as a CEO
@45:56 Rewards and Challenges in Public Health
@48:28 Advice for Aspiring Consultants
@51:14 Unexpected Lessons in Public Health
@51:58 Furious Five: Quickfire Questions

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Climate Change NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial
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Climate change is the most pressing threat to human health that our world faces today. Some groups of people, including communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, are disproportionately impacted by climate change. They face decades of limited investment in their health and increased pollution in their neighborhoods. We need swift action to lessen the health impacts of climate change. Now is the time to act. Actions should come from and with communities.

Panelist
Alicia Richins
Crystal T. Dixon, MPH, MA

Articles:
Weaver fire reveals environmental racism
Only 10% of eligible residents near Weaver Fertilizer fire received city funds; $340K went unspent


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Healthy Neighborhoods NPHW Panel  hosted by The Public Health Millennial
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We know that where we live – where we eat, sleep, work, play, learn and pray – can have a huge effect on our health. But what makes a neighborhood healthy? Having safe places to live, without hazards or pollution. Having safe ways for everyone to be active, like sidewalks, and safe places to bike. Having easy access to fresh, affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. When our neighborhoods are healthy, we have the building blocks for healthy lives.

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Deepika Andavarapu
Miguel Angel Vazquez, FAICP

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Civic engagement NPHW Panel hosted by The Public Health Millennial

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Civic engagement, the actions that we and our communities take to identify and address problems, shapes our opportunities to be healthy. By taking actions to get more civically engaged, like voting, we exercise our right to make decisions about our communities, like whether our neighborhoods have walkable sidewalks, how much funding goes to reproductive health clinics in our states and how prepared the nation’s infrastructure is for future pandemics and disasters.

Panelist:
Winston Wellington Wright, MPH
Myles Davenport, MPH
Shamaal Sheppard

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Nia Smart
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Nia Smart is Founder & CEO of Smart Public Health Consulting where they are Increasing Health Education and Health Literacy in Underserved and Underrepresented Communities.

She also works as Collaborator + Consultant  at WE Public Health LLC.

Nia is driven by her passion for promoting health equity for historically marginalized communities and is a seasoned public health professional with a proven track record of collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to address critical health disparities.

She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Pre-occupational Therapy Studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about...
1. How Nia created a business to address health literacy and education for historically marginalized communities
2. Navigating her public health career with a bachelors in health sciences
3. How the CDC Public Health Associate Program helped build her network, resume, and interest in public health
4. How COVID gaps led her to start her consulting business, Smart Public Health Consulting

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:37 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? 
@4:32 increasing health education and literacy in historically marginalized communities
@8:41 What does public health mean to you?
@10:41 AD BMCH 
@11:43 AD Join Community
@12:27 B.S in Health Sciences, Pre-occupation Therapy Studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
@14:58 Certified Nursing Assistant at Heritage Care & Rehab & Hopewell Senior Care
@16:45 Any undergrad takeaway(s)?
@20:29 Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN_ AT Interim Home Health and Hospice Texas)
@22:13 Public Health Associate at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
@34:48 Adolescent and Adult Immunization Coordinator at New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
@44:40 [promotion] to Immunization Outreach & Contract Coordinator
@50:09 Vaccine Program Manager at CDC Foundation
@52:48 [promotion] to Access and Inclusion Project Manager
@55:47 Founder & CEO of Smart Public Health Consulting
@1:08:30 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Desiree Strickland, DrPH, MPH
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Dr. Desiree Strickland, DrPH, MPH is Founder and CEO of Strickland Health Consulting, LLC and Young Black and Professional. She is also Adjunct Faculty at South University. 

She is an entrepreneur and experienced public health practitioner with 10+ years of experience administering and developing public health programs and activities on the community, state, and federal level.

She conferred a Bachelor Degree in exercise science and another in Family & Child Sciences  at Florida State University. Then a Master of Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Then a Doctor of Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about...
1. How she became an expert consultant and tips for you to navigate consulting
2. Talks about the pros and cons of dual enrollment in high school and why she pursued a double major in her undergrad
3. Highlights the importance of professional development for young colored professionals to find success
4. The difference in experience studying going from a PWI to a HBCU

And much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@3:54 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?  
@5:12 What are some of the main challenges and solutions while working with Black Professionals? 
@10:13 Talk about health equity focused trainings and workforce development 
@14:49 Public Health Club?
@22:53 What does public health mean to you?
@24:40 Bachelor Degree in exercise science and another Family & Child Sciences at Florida State University 10-14
@33:47 Any undergrad takeaway(s)?
@40:26 Medical Assistant at Magnolia Family Medicine
@47:38 Doctor of Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
@54:56 Various Job  Positions During Doctorate Studies
@1:01:56 DrPH Takeaways
@1:04:51 Health Policy Analyst II at CDC
@1:12:49 Project Manager - managing health equity focused CDC projects
@1:17:05 Founder and CEO of Young Black and Professional
@1:22:40 Adjunct Professor at South University
@1:25:47 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@1:28:11 The Furious Five 

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Wanji Banda, MPH
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Wanji is a Program and Outreach Manager at Elevated Co, a Healthcare Manager at Hollymead Rehab, and a Chapter Chair with Sisters in Public Health.

She is a motivated and result-oriented public health professional with a background in Biomedical sciences, Healthcare finance management, and Nonprofit partnership development. 

Born and raised in Zambia, Wanji’s passion stems from growing up in a healthcare system that has been unable to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare services. And now she is committed to implementing change and bridging health equity and inequality gaps.

She conferred an Associates Degree in Biology at Alvin Community College. A Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences at Sam Houston State University. And a Master of Public Health at Baylor University.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about

1. How she navigated success in her career switching from pre-med to public health as an immigrant to the US
2. An immigrant’s perspective on public health and health systems 
3. How she was able to leverage an internship with SIPH to become a chapter chair
4. How education looks different in the US vs Zambia and the individualism vs collectivism experienced
5. How being a medical scribe shifted her mind on wanting to pursue public health

And much more

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@0:00 Trailer
@2:39 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background? 
@9:17 Talk about the Black Mothers Stories initiative 
@13:24 Collectivism culture in the US and in Zambia?
@15:38 What does public health mean to you?
@16:23 AD 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference
@17:31 Associates Degree in Biology at Alvin Community College 
@22:25 Bachelor's degree at Sam Houston State University (14-17)
@24:57 Any undergrad takeaway(s)?
@27:00 Medical Scribe Trainer at Houston Methodist 
@34:01 Master of Public Health at Baylor University (19-22)
@39:20 Intern at Sisters in Public Health
@43:30 Assistant Healthcare Manager - Finance at Hollymead Rehab
@49:53 Takeaways?
@51:28 Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter Chair at Sisters in Public Health
@57:02 Program and Outreach Manager at Elevated Co
@1:01:16 Global Health Corps Fellow
@1:04:28 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@1:07:43 The Furious Five 

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Ajay Persaud, MPH, CPH
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Ajay is a Climate & Crisis Preparedness Senior Program Associate at the National Network of Public Health Institutes. 

He seeks to advance public health disaster preparedness and climate change resiliency in underserved communities across the United States. 
Having a background in Exercise Science and Emergency Services before focusing more on environmental health and the intersection with public health.

He conferred a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at The George Washington University. Then a Master of Public Health in Environmental and Occupational Health at The George Washington University.

1. In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
2. The intersection of emergency services, public health, and climate change
3. Why diversity of experience and hearing ‘no’s are important
4. Journey from working as an EMT to focusing on prevention and populations through public health

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Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:42 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?  
@5:46 Volunteer in the hospital during high school
@8:10 Talk more about the intersection of emergence services and public health?
@14:24 Takeaways from EMT
@23: 44 What does public health mean to you?
@26:01 BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at The George Washington University (minor in Emergency Health Services) 15-19 
@33:26 Jobs & Internships during undergrad
@43:44  Any undergrad takeaway(s)? 
@46:23 MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health at The George Washington University 19-21
@59:50 Importance of Intersection of PH & Climate Change
@1:04:57 Takeaways?
@1:07:26 Climate & Crisis Preparedness Senior Program Associate at National Network of Public Health Institutes
@1:09:42 Biggest Learning Curve & How did you Overcome them
@1:12:54 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@1:14:29 The Furious Five 

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