If you work in public health, you’ve probably had to explain an industry term to the general public on more than one occasion. How often should we be doing this? How can we ensure that the information we’re conveying is understood by the broader community? Join Dr. Huntley as she explores the intersection of public health, communication, and community to answer this fundamental question: How often should we define public health terms for the general public before we can be sure that they get it? We unpack the many opportunities public health professionals have to improve their communication, how to engage with your community, why we should all be striving to learn from those we serve, and much more. Tune in to hear it all!

You might think that the question ‘What is a chicken coop?’ is pretty straightforward and if you were to ask a farmer, you’d be right. However, if you posed the same question to a truck driver, there’s a high chance the answer would be radically different from anything you anticipated. So, what does all this have to do with public health? Also, what does it matter if farmers and truckers give two wildly different answers? In this episode, Dr. Huntley takes a closer look at the specialized terms we use as public health professionals, how this can often confuse those outside our field, and why learning to communicate clearly and effectively is so important. Tune in to find out how you can learn to improve your communication, listen to feedback, become more receptive to non-verbal cues, and more, in today’s informative and thought-provoking conversation!

What happens when work spills over into your family and friend conversations? In the case of doing meaningful work, this crossing of boundaries can often lead to revelations, growth, and a greater appreciation for the widespread impact of our work. Welcome to this special episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations as we take a slight behind-the-scenes detour to observe how we go about our work here at DrCHHuntley. Zuwena Plata, a member of our data team, joins us in her capacity as an important member of our data team to reveal the impact that her work has had on her personal life. After getting a sense of her professional background, Zuwena details the work she’s currently involved in before explaining how and why this work affects her personally. We discover what she’s learned from her many professional-to-personal spillovers, how this overflow has improved both her personal and professional life, and what she wants listeners to take from her experiences. We'd love to have more of these conversations that further explain how we go about our work, so please reach out and let us know your thoughts! PHEC Podcast DrCHHuntley LLC, public health consulting

Today’s guest is working towards making healthcare accessible, intuitive, and empowering. Vanessa Guzman’s goal is to empower and mobilize healthcare organizations, their staff, and community partners to innovate and maximize value. She joins us to discuss how her company is bringing healthcare and technology together in a way that helps patients win. Vanessa is a biomedical engineer by training and the CEO of both SmartRise Health and Ella Es Health. Join us as we dive into her career, highlights from her journey that turned on her interest in public health, and the two areas of public health that fire up her passion. Vanessa also unpacks the mission that both SmartRise and Ella Es Health aim to accomplish and emphasizes how the understanding of public health helps them have a larger and more effective impact on their clients and community. To hear more from Vanessa, including her advice for anyone wishing to pursue a similar career, be sure to tune in now! PHECpodcast

Many of us are setting goals for the year ahead. Today, we share what we’ll be focusing on in 2024, from the podcast to the work we do in our public health consulting firm. You’ll find out how we will continue to take action, build genuine relationships, innovate and disrupt, and clearly communicate our vision by engaging with and elevating voices in our community. For all this and more, don’t miss this special episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! PHEC Podcast

Join Dr. Huntley as she recaps the highs and lows of 2023 in this special episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. As we approach the end of the year, Dr. Huntley shares key highlights and takeaways, offering insights to prepare us for 2024. She delves into some of the travel she did this year, her big takeaways from the events she hosted, how personal development was a game changer for her, and so much more! Tune in now for this special retrospective recap episode! PHEC Podcast  

The field of public health features a host of different career opportunities, and now we delve into the dynamic realm of public health through the unique perspective of a medical epidemiologist. Joining us on this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast is Dr. Rakhee Palekar. She is here to talk to us about her career journey and current role as Chief Scientist for Public Health and Epidemiology at MITRE. The organization that everyone in public health should know about! Join the conversation to hear more about how Dr. Palekar came to a career in public health, what it means to be a medical epidemiologist, her gravitational pulls in the world of public health, and so much more.  Be sure not to miss out on the valuable insights talked about in this episode with Dr. Rakhee Palekar, so tune in now.  PHEC Podcast  

Do you ever get the feeling that the room is spinning all around you and you can’t seem to keep up? Sometimes the chaos is super exciting! During this episode, Dr. Huntley offers an insight into the whirlwind of hosting workshops and launching open enrollment for the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo. Join us for a few nuggets of wisdom from the workshop she recently offered to her Mastermind Group.  Hear about the thought process behind offering an Early Bird Special, how to enroll, and what to do if you listen to this episode after enrollment has closed. Tune in for an informative conversation filled with unmissable details!  Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo DrCHHuntley Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley on LinkedIn DrCHHuntley on LinkedIn PHEC Podcast  

Welcome back to Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. In this episode, we share our conversation from the November Public Health Roundtable, which also happened to align with National Diabetes Awareness Month. For this special discussion, Dr. Huntley is joined by LaShonda Richardson, founder of EMERGE LLC, an organization dedicated to public health advocacy, education, and promotion. Tuning in, you’ll learn why diabetes is such a personal subject both for Dr. Huntley and LaShonda, and how LaShonda has been able to build trust in her community and offer support for diabetes management and prevention. Their conversation unpacks the lifestyle changes that can impact diabetes, why it’s not your fault if you are unable to reverse it, and why minimizing the negative implications of the condition is still a huge win, plus a whole lot more. To hear all of LaShonda’s insightful strategies, like celebrating small wins and meeting people where they’re at, be sure to tune in today! DrCHHuntley Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley on LinkedIn DrCHHuntley on LinkedIn PHEC Podcast  

On this latest episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley reflects on her recent experience facilitating a workshop for tribal leaders. Sharing personal stories and key takeaways, she talks about the emerging themes of vulnerability, communication, relationship-building, and trust and how each of those themes play an important role as a community leader. Discover the power of flexibility, the significance of two-way communication, and the lasting impact of building genuine connections within the public health community.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  

Welcome to another riveting MITRE episode where Dr. Huntley engages in an insightful conversation with Andy Gregorowicz, Department Chief Engineer at the MITRE Corporation. Andy shares his journey, transitioning from software engineering to the world of public health, where he focuses on system interoperability and patient matching. Discover his passion for public health stemming from the profound impact of vaccination campaigns and how that led him to valuable projects for the CDC, particularly the Childhood Obesity Data Initiative (CODI) project. From decoding data privacy to creating connections between clinical and community organizations, this episode is a compelling exploration of how technology can powerfully reshape public health initiatives and their impact on society.  PHECpodcast.com

Dr. Huntley announces the much-anticipated Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO 2024. In this episode, she clarifies everything you need to know about the EXPO: what it is, who it is for, why it exists, as well as the changes and additions for the upcoming year. Listen closely as she shares all the essential details for anyone who is curious about the event. Dr. Huntley hopes to provide a clear and informed understanding of what the EXPO is all about.  If you are interested in learning more about this exciting event, be sure to tune in.   Keep In Touch PublicHealthEXPO.com Dr. Charlotte Huntley on LinkedIn DrCHHuntley.com Public Health Entrepreneurs PHEC Podcast

There is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Although it can feel  frustrating at times, this provides us the opportunity to get creative in working to meet this need. Additionally, it provides us with a number of ways to demonstrate our thought leadership, build genuine relationships with people, and grow our networks. In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Huntley together with three innovative and forward-thinking panelists, Zainab Shipchandler, LaShonda Richardson, and Ericka Horne came together to discuss how they go about Defining Public Health, In Plain Language within their communities. Bridging the gap in understanding between the field's complexities and practical explanations for the general public. Tune in as our panelist will delve into the importance of communicating the significance of public health, strategies to articulate its meaning, and practical examples to illustrate how it applies to everyday life.  Keep In Touch Dr. Charlotte Huntley on LinkedIn DrCHHuntley.com Public Health Entrepreneurs PHEC Podcast  

The pandemic has changed the landscape of the workforce worldwide. It accelerated the shift to remote work, giving people the ability to do their jobs from the comfort of their homes. In this team-focused episode, Laura joins Dr. Charlotte Huntley to discuss their unique experiences and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of working remotely. With a core team of five and clients worldwide, they talk about building a strong team culture, working through different communication styles, and balancing communication preferences and time zones. Dr. Huntley shares how she is aiming to build a personal connection with not only her team, but also through her consulting work as this helps create a sense of togetherness despite the physical distance.   Keep In Touch Dr. Charlotte Huntley on LinkedIn Public Health Entrepreneurs PHEC Podcast  

Full disclaimer, this new episode is full of really sad moments and happy moments as our host, Dr. Charlotte Huntley, opens up about some personal life updates and experiences, including the recent loss of her mother and her busy travel schedule. She shares how she’s dealing and processing grief while attending to her business with the help and support of the people around her. Despite the challenges and grief, she shares her journey of resilience, self-care, and professional growth, highlighting the exciting development of her public health entrepreneur community and having a supportive team behind her. PHECpodcast.com  

The technology that makes up the system and processes in public health may be lagging behind the course of innovation compared to other industries. This is where the challenges in public health informatics come in. But what is Public Health Informatics all about? Join us in another MITRE episode where Dr. Brittani L. Harmon, the Public Health Lead and Informatics Expert at the MITRE Corporation, joins Dr. Charlotte Huntley for another informative and value-packed conversation. In this episode, Dr. Harmon shares her journey from an aspiring medical doctor to discovering her passion for public health. She elaborates on her role at MITRE and the intersection between public health and informatics. Show Notes: https://www.PHECpodcast.com/

Choosing a career in public health can be a daunting task, especially if you are a student who doesn’t have a full grasp of what career opportunities are available for you after graduation. In this episode, Dr. Huntley recounts her recent role as a career panelist at the CDC Lewis Public Health Scholars and Ferguson Emerging Infectious Disease Fellows 2023 Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia. She sheds some light on the array of inquiries raised by public health students, exploring some of their burning questions. Tune in as Dr. Huntley introduces a valuable resource designed to answer these questions and address the challenges students face when considering their career paths.   https://mypublichealthcareer.com/  

As many have noticed, there is an ongoing need to explain public health to the general public. Dr. Huntley hosts a monthly roundtable discussing a variety of public health topics. During this episode, specialists LaShonda Richardson, Andrea L. Lowe, and Ericka Horne join Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley to share how they answer this question. To help distinguish the field of public health from other areas, the conversation centers around how public health differs from the healthcare field. Each guest shares her approach to answering this question in plain language, along with key similarities, values, and goals that each has in common with the other. Join us for an empowering public health roundtable equipping you to understand how these two fields interact with the common goal of creating health for all. Thanks for listening!    PHEC Podcast Public Health Entrepreneurs Public Health Roundtable

Podcasting is such an important part of this business. In fact, it’s how it started! In this episode, Dr. Huntley is doing things a little differently and discussing why she podcasts and how she aims to improve her skills.  She recently attended the Podcast Movement (PM) Conference and learned so much. She shares these lessons as well as some behind-the-scenes secrets from the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. From the studio she uses, to what she learned about analytics, to how video adds an extra layer to podcast conversations, we’re discussing all things podcasts and encouraging listeners who have felt the urge to start a podcast to bite the bullet and do it! You’ll even hear about some of the exciting changes that the PM Conference inspired. This is a refreshing and informative conversation about podcasting that you don’t want to miss, so be sure to tune in today!  

In a world where there’s an influx of information and misinformation, understanding the intricacies between public health and the digital age is more critical than ever. In this episode, Dr. Denise K. Scannell, Chief Social and Behavioral Scientist at MITRE and the force behind HIPE™ Lab, joins the conversation. Dr. Scannell shares her extensive knowledge on the dynamically evolving information ecosystem and the impact of technology and social media on public health and on the health information landscape. Tune in to hear how HIPE™ Lab monitors this information ecosystem to better understand its influence on health behaviors and get some of her insights into the importance of local community engagement and partnership. Let's dive in!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Turning dreams into reality and using those dreams to help people is truly possible, and that's what Pierre Paul, Founder & CEO of We Hear You LLC, proves to us in this episode of the PHEC Podcast. Pierre's path from a diverse upbringing, spanning the landscapes of Guyana, South America, and the bustling streets of Ohio, United States, has shaped him into a visionary entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for change. His passion for innovation and helping people, especially those with various disabilities or exceptionalities, led him to create We Hear You, a company focused on accessible technology. Get ready for an engaging conversation highlighting the intersection of public health, technology and inclusivity. And make sure to watch out for all the amazing gems that Pierre imparts throughout the entire conversation, as it will definitely leave you not just inspired but also deeply encouraged to move towards your journey of positive change.   Show Notes http://phecpodcast.com   Public Health Entrepreneurs http://publichealthentrepreneurs.com  

My guest today is LaShonda Richardson, a public health professional with a heart for health and community. She is also the founder of EMERGE Public Health and Community Development LLC (EMPHCD LLC), which is an organization dedicated to public health advocacy, education, and promotion. EMERGE’s mission is to Educate, Motivate, Empower, Restore, Grow, and Evolve communities with specific emphasis on communities of color. You’ll hear her journey into public health and consulting through our conversation, hosted by Dr. Charlotte Huntley, on this episode.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

The array of public health threats we face is expanding rapidly and everyone has a responsibility to have a level of preparedness for these situations. We continue with another MITRE-sponsored episode and are joined by Dr. Monique K. Mansoura to discuss her incredible career in public health and how we can all be prepared for public health disasters. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Mansoura’s wonderful career, what inspired her to get involved in public health, what she is most passionate about, her role at MITRE, and so much more! We then delve into the kinds of public health threats we face and how we can be prepared before Dr. Mansoura reminds us of the importance of empowering individuals through personalized public health. Finally, our guest shares some invaluable advice for anyone pursuing a career in public health. Thanks for listening in! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.PHECpodcast.com    

There will always be the need for professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions when it comes to public health. Dr. Paul Arora, vice president of Cytel, joins us today to discuss the importance of using evidence to make decisions about public health, to explain quantitative bias analysis, and share his passion for oncology. Tune in to hear all about what drew Paul to public health, how his epidemiology background makes him excellent at his job, and even get some pearls of wisdom for pursuing a career in public health. Thanks for listening in!    PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   Public Health Entrepreneurs https://www.publichealthentrepreneurs.com  

Our guest today is part of a special sponsored series of episodes where listeners will learn about MITRE through conversations with leaders across the organization. Joining us on today’s episode is Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne, the Managing Director of the Public Health Division at MITRE Health, a federally funded research and development center or FFRDC. He is deeply passionate about elevating and improving the health outcomes of communities, as people are the business of public health! In this conversation we hear about the defining moment that rocketed him into the public health sector and his opinion on the bigger public health family. He eloquently explains the principles of MITRE and details the range of services available in his division. He shares how a grasp of public health or epidemiology can greatly impact the effectiveness of his work and leaves listeners who are wanting to pursue a similar career with sound advice. This episode is filled with invaluable perspectives and will interest anyone from students to senior and executive level career professionals, to entrepreneurs, and everyone in between! So be sure to tune in and start listening now.    PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.PHECpodcast.com      

This could be exactly what you’ve been needing!  In this bonus episode, you’ll learn about an opportunity to receive coaching, guidance, and support in person this year. Location options include the United States and the United Kingdom. By tuning into this bonus episode, you will learn about the event including locations, dates, and exactly who should be attending. There’s even a bit of myth-busting included. Tune in for all of the details! Do not overlook this opportunity or miss out on something that could be a great fit for you.  https://publichealthentrepreneurs.com/  

Today’s guest is one of the many people who are impacting public health in an unconventional way. Princess Jennings is the founder of Community Tracking Services, a data collection company focused on building relationships and trust among the communities it serves. She joins us to tell us about her life, how she got introduced to public health, her passion for the mental health and substance abuse population, what her company does, and so much more! We delve into how her ‘Data Bounty Hunters’ build trust in their communities, the services they provide, and how her knowledge of epidemiology and public health helps her serve her clients. Finally, she shares some words of wisdom for aspiring data collectors looking to make a difference. To hear all this and find out how Princess is connected to our last guest, Dr. Joyee Washington, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.PHECpodcast.com/

When too big of a gap exists between researchers, project implementers, and communities, more harm than good ends up being done (even when those people have the best intentions). Dr. Joyee Washington, founder of Joyee Washington Consulting, joins us in the episode to explain how she is helping to bridge that gap. Tune in today to hear her thoughts on how public health researchers can conduct research “with” rather than “on” communities and why this is the key to affecting positive change. Driven by her passion for improving lives and spreading joy in the Mississippi community that she knows and loves, Dr. Joyee is revolutionizing public health research. Don’t miss this inspiring episode with a real powerhouse in our field!    PHEC Podcast Show Notes Show Notes Episode 311

Welcome to another episode in our special sponsored series about the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and the public health professionals who work there. Today’s guest is Gary Piercey, who joins us to discuss his career journey in public health and his commitment to serving tribal communities at the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB). We take a deep dive into some of the programs that Gary is excited about right now, including an 8-week internship program known as the Tribal Health Experiential Student Internship Seminar (THESIS). We also discuss how the SPTHB promotes innovation and leadership skills, and Gary shares his advice for aspiring public health professionals, highlighting the power of continuous education. For all this and more, be sure to tune in to this conversation with Gary Piercey!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Today’s episode is a random mix of updates, encouragement, and support as well as a sneak peek into what’s happening behind the scenes at DrCHHuntley LLC. Tuning in you’ll hear about our excitement at a positive review of the podcast and what this means for us as well as our gratitude for a supportive social media post. Dr. Huntley encourages listeners in public health to continue to show up. She also suggests that if you need some encouragement or support, sometimes the best way to get it is to give it. For those who may be new to the podcast, Dr. Huntley introduces herself, her business DrCHHuntley LLC, and the services they offer before telling us about some of the exciting things she has planned. You’ll hear about VIP Days, what they entail, the event Dr. Huntley is attending in Manchester, UK, and other opportunities and resources open to entrepreneurs. Tune in today for a look at the rewarding nature of Dr. Huntley’s work and some of the exciting opportunities available to those of us in public health!   DrCHHuntley Consulting PHEC Podcast Public Health Entrepreneurs       “Get UnStukk” - Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO in Manchester, UK  

Addressing the challenges of health literacy within communities is an important responsibility of public health professionals. Joining us today is an incredibly thoughtful and creative public health leader, Zainab Shipchandler to discuss her illustrious career and what her company does to improve health literacy. Zainab is a master certified health education specialist and the owner of ZRF Group, with both a master’s degree concentrating on maternal and child health and a bachelor’s degree in Asian studies. Tuning in, you’ll hear about our guest’s background, how a family member’s struggles with Parkinson's inspired her to pursue public health as a career, why she is so passionate about health literacy, and so much more! Zainab delves into her business, ZRF Group Inc before explaining her master’s level background in health education and how her understanding of public health and epidemiology helps her serve her clients. Finally, Zainab shares some advice for anyone interested in working in public health. Thank you for listening in!   Public Health Entrepreneurs: https://publichealthentrepreneurs.com/ PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting

If you’re feeling discouraged about the current state of the public health workforce, this episode is for you! Today we discuss some of the things that weigh heavily on the public health community and how we can be the change we want to see in this field. You’ll hear about the great public health workforce shortage, the need for increased funding, and other challenges we face, before we break down what you can do if you’re feeling discouraged. You’ll hear about why you should revisit what brought you to public health to begin with, and other questions you can ask yourself to better understand your motivations for continuing to work in this field. We contemplate whether or not it might actually be the right thing to walk away from public health altogether and then, for those who choose to stay, you’ll hear a list of things to do to reignite your passion for public health and help you to be the change you want to see in this field.   Public Health Entrepreneurs: https://publichealthentrepreneurs.com/   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

There is not enough data and information to make effective health decisions for Tribal communities in America. Joining us today is an epidemiologist at the forefront of trying to solve that problem. Erik Ohlrogge is the Program Director at Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, which supports tribal communities in their efforts to improve health by assisting with data needs through community-based research, partnership development, technical assistance, and education. In this episode, Erik shares what the company focuses on, the populations they serve, how he ended up there, and what his role at the organization entails. We discuss the challenges they face in their mission, before Erik describes his definition of epidemiology and why he is glad his career went slightly off course. Finally, our guest shares some advice about staying curious and asking questions for students pursuing a career in public health. To hear all this and more, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

We have some exciting events coming up for public health entrepreneurs (consultants, podcasters, freelancers, contractors, business owners) and you don't want to miss out on the details. In this episode, Dr. Huntley introduces upcoming in-person events and some opportunities to work together in Manchester, UK, Houston, TX, and Orlando, FL. She further explains how you can find all of the details for each of these events, including some online resources for public health entrepreneurs. Tune in today to find out more!   Public Health Entrepreneurs: https://publichealthentrepreneurs.com/  PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

Having a background in healthcare can give you more ammunition to make a positive, lasting impact on public health. Today’s guest, Patrice Sirmons, began her career as a nurse but soon realized that the difference she wanted to make could only be achieved in public health. In our conversation, we discuss how Patrice began her public health journey and how she ended up as the Owner and Principal Consultant of PSD Consulting. We explore why she is passionate about helping underserved and marginalized groups, how PSD Consulting goes about serving its clients, why Patrice’s clinical knowledge and healthcare administrator experience is her unique superpower, and how her knowledge of public health and epidemiology helps her to promote health equity through action in multiple communities. Tune in for some expert advice from the kind, compassionate, and well-informed executive-level leader, Patrice Sirmons!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Our guest today considers community connectedness to be the biggest public health problem, and in this episode, we find out why. Andrea Lowe is a public health consultant operating The Social Impact Studio Consulting, LLC. After meeting Andrea at our in-person Orlando EXPO, we meet again remotely to discuss the work she’s doing to serve small to medium size nonprofits and government agencies in the public health and human services sector. Andrea fills us in on the three phases of the strategic planning lifecycle and how she helps her clients strategize connection-building with (and within) their communities. She also explains why she is so passionate about community connectedness and why data is so critical in the realm of public health. Tune in to hear about her public health journey and her sage advice for others seeking a similar path!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

The Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) serves 27 tribal communities in a four-state region. Their mission is to collaborate with each of these communities to provide high-quality research, surveillance, and training that will improve the quality of life of Native Americans. In this episode, we continue our series of special sponsored shows focusing on Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TEC). You’ll meet the director of the AASTEC, Dr. Kevin English, who worked as a clinical pharmacist before pursuing a degree in public health. We talk with Dr. English about his internships with the Indian Health Service, their comprehensive approach to pharmacology, and how he went on to work with them as a clinical pharmacist. Dr. English shares what drew him to a primary career in public health, why he felt he was on the wrong end of the healthcare continuum, and how public health gave him an opportunity to pursue meaningful prevention work. We also discuss the AASTEC’s extensive portfolio, what they are doing to enhance access to good data, and how their focus on education is prioritizing the next generation. For an in-depth look at the AASTEC and the important work that they are doing, be sure to tune in today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Our guest on this episode is a public health consultant who’s passionate about faith-based partnerships. Meet Ericka Horne, a public health consultant and doctor of public health student. She shares her inspiring journey into the world of public health consulting. As the founder and CEO of Akcire Consulting, she explains how her organization assists non-profits, faith-based organizations, and underrepresented populations through program planning and evaluation, and how she utilizes her platform to prioritize self-care, education, and health. Ericka talks about her passion for faith-based partnerships, her dedication to serving her community, and why diabetes management and prevention is such an important issue to her. We also discuss the importance of community engagement and the significance of partnering with the communities we serve. To hear Ericka’s inspiring story and some helpful advice for anyone interested in working in a niche like hers, tune in today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

We have finally reached our very exciting podcast milestone episode, number 300! Truly an extra special milestone as Dr. Huntley also celebrates her youngest graduating and turning 18, the episode publishing the day after her birthday, and her upcoming business anniversary! So to celebrate her 300 consecutive weekly new episodes, Dr. Huntley shares a list of the things she’s most grateful for. From her initial emailing list to reviews and feedback, she ends by sharing two very specific and special shoutouts. Her heart is full and her hope for this special episode is to express her gratitude. Enjoy!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

We are just one week away from hitting the 300-episode milestone. So, now is the perfect time to share some tips and tricks for starting a podcast for organization. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about setting goals, defining a target audience, coming up with a name, and purchasing equipment. We even share our editing tips and tricks before delving into the importance of promotion, engagement, being available on multiple platforms, and so much more! Finally, you will learn all about how analytics and a content calendar can help you. If you need help with starting your podcast, we are here to help so feel free to reach out and thank you for tuning in.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

Have you thought about starting a podcast for your organization? As we at the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast approach our 300th episode, we’re taking this opportunity to answer some of the questions we get asked from nonprofit and public health organizations about podcasting. While there is some cost and time required in an endeavor like this, it can be incredibly rewarding. In this episode, we explain some of the things to consider before starting a podcast and break down some of the many benefits you can gain from this based on our six years of experience in creating this one. If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast for your organization, don’t miss this episode!   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting    

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Victoria Warren-Mears, who has been the director of the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center for 16 years. She develops programs and initiatives to enhance the health system and promote better health outcomes for tribes in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. During the conversation, Victoria shares how she realized her desire to help people, how this led her to pursue a career in public health, and what her role entails at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. She provides insights into the population that the center serves and the common health issues they face. Additionally, Dr. Warren-Mears sheds light on the political status of American Indian Alaska Native people in the USA, the trust relationships between the federal government and these tribes, and what tribal sovereignty means in practice. Lastly, she provides guidance on how to engage in this kind of work. Join us to explore these topics and more!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting    

Collaboration and sharing networks is a powerful force in the field of public health. It allows organizations and practitioners to reach broader communities and address the public health concerns of some of the most underserved portions of the population. Dr. Huntley has always believed in the power of collaboration and in today’s episode she invites listeners to expand their network by sharing what she has learned about her ideal client: large non-profit organizations (NPOs). She unpacks why she is so passionate about serving large NPOs, why these organizations often need her services most, and how her public health consulting business, DrCHHuntley, helps them improve and simplify their communication to engage, build trust, and positively impact the health of the communities they serve. To learn more about DrCHHuntley’s services, how we are helping large NGOs, and what you can do to get in touch, be sure to tune in today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley  https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

When Dr. Huntley worked in commercial industry, a great deal of money was invested in providing data-driven evidence to support long-term efforts. Unfortunately, nonprofit community-based organizations often struggle to provide the same level of meaningful data-driven reports. This episode discusses the importance of meaningful data-driven solutions for nonprofit community-based organizations. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the common problems among organizations like this, including a lack of knowledge about the community that they are serving and the challenge of the lack of targeted and meaningful data-driven evidence to give to those advocating for them. You’ll also learn about the two tools that can be used to address these problems: a community health profile and a community health needs assessment. To hear a practical example of the sustainability challenges faced by a nonprofit community-based organization in South Carolina, and how they were able to use these tools to overcome them, tune in today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   DrCHHuntley Public Health Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting

Public health is such a wide-ranging field, and through 20 years of diverse experiences in the space, Heidi Berthoud joins us to discuss her career journey. She is passionate about reproductive health and reproductive justice. Making data accessible and usable is a key step in the work she does through her company, Heidi Berthoud Consulting. Heidi works with nonprofits to help them make sense of their health data. By doing so, these organizations are able to provide better solutions to the issues faced by underserved communities. In today’s episode, Heidi talks about her journey to public health, the unequal access to reproductive health in the United States, her advice for anyone interested in a career in public health, and more! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Our ever-increasing use of technology has not only changed how people consume health information but emphasized the importance of digital communication in healthcare. Digital engagement and multimedia specialist Alex Smith is passionate about helping public health leaders adopt new and innovative ways to communicate. He joins us from Oklahoma today to discuss the work he is currently doing as Creative Director of the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB). This conversation is part of a special series of sponsored episodes, where you’ll learn about the Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TEC) from the public health professionals working within those communities. Tuning in, you’ll find out how Alex promotes continued digital transformation at SPTHB and seeks to build a people-first brand that puts the needs of tribal communities first. You’ll discover how he is addressing the challenges of communicating health information in today’s digital world, the importance of adopting a heart-centered servant mentality, the power of creative storytelling, and so much more. Alex urges digital storytellers to acknowledge and understand the virtual ecosystems that we operate in. He also shares his advice and insights for exploiting creative storytelling for the purposes of advocacy and community awareness. Be sure to tune in today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  

Every month, a diverse panel of innovative public health thought leaders come together to discuss public health topics during a livestream on LinkedIn. The summary and takeaways will be written and shared in a LinkedIn newsletter article about two weeks later, helping us reach even more people who might be interested in the discussion. Tune into this episode to hear all of the details.   Follow DrCHHuntley on LinkedIn to be notified of the next Public Health Roundtable Livestream.    Subscribe to the Public Health Roundtable newsletter on LinkedIn.  

Technological advances have opened new frontiers for consumer products and services that seek to improve wellbeing. For example, the mobile meditation app Calm has helped millions of people experience better sleep and reduced anxiety. Joining us for this episode is Dr. Jennifer Huberty, an accomplished behavioral research scientist who has worked with Calm and other technology companies to bridge the gap between science and innovation and take a digital approach to change behavior and improve wellbeing. Today, she has her own consulting business and serves as a fractional Chief Science Officer to digital health companies. In this episode, Dr. Huberty offers some insight into how the companies she chooses to work with align with her personal values, the roles that courage and curiosity play in her selection process, and why community-based participatory research is crucial for young scientists. We also touch on the value of non-traditional partnerships, the important perspective Dr. Huberty has gained from viewing public health from an industry standpoint, and more. Bringing together innovation, science, and entrepreneurship, today’s conversation will inspire you to follow your passion, no matter how unconventional it might seem! So, be sure to tune in today.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  DrCHHuntley Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO http://publichealthexpo.com/

As the dust settles on our sixth Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship expo, our incredible host, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley walks us through everything that transpired at the 2023 installment. Dr. Huntley and her team worked tirelessly and planned meticulously to ensure the success of this year’s expo, with specific attention placed on creating a phenomenal experience. We used a new platform for this year’s online workshop and it was a definite winner, and more people were excited about the weekly giveaways than they had been in previous years. Huge congratulations to our ‘podcast shoutout’ winners, and we encourage you to network with them by following their links below.  We explore the ins and outs of the in-person workshops and the goals that Dr. Huntley set for their outcome. Our host explains the need she witnessed for people to be seen and heard, and how the realization led to some amazing transformations. Finally, we hear about a photoshoot that got people excited, how attendees of the expo became a family and left feeling encouraged and inspired, and what the next steps are following an incredibly rewarding experience!  As ever, please connect with Dr. Huntley on LinkedIn to discuss entrepreneurship in health and to stay informed about all upcoming events.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast    DrCHHuntley Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting    Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO http://publichealthexpo.com/

The Tribal Epidemiology Centers are doing great work for Native Americans. Today’s guest, Weather Potdevin, is lending her hand to the cause as the Senior Director of Community Health Services at America’s largest tribal health organization, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), which is one of the twelve Tribal Epidemiology Centers nationwide. We hear about Weather’s background and her journey through ANTHC, before she explains how she became interested in public health. She also discusses the projects she is currently involved in across departments at ANTHC. Weather discusses how her previous experiences have helped her in her current role, the population she serves, and the common problems she encounters. Weather breaks down the meaning of tribal sovereignty in a way that many will find easy to understand. Finally, our guest talks about the importance of epidemiology in her line of work, and why evaluation programs are an everyday essential.

The guest on today’s episode is Michelle Bangen, a public health consultant who received a bit of inspiration to get started in consulting from attending one of our past Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expos. She’s a public health professional and certified health education specialist with a focus on gender-based violence and suicide prevention. Michelle, alongside her friend Charlette Lumby, co-founded a public health education and consulting company called Incite Agency for Change. As you tune in to this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Michelle about what sparked her interest in the field of public health and where her heart lies within her field. She tells us about her business, specific details pertaining to the services they provide, and how it started Incite. They’re passionate about building resources to make sure anyone, anywhere is able to have a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention. Don’t miss this insightful conversation, so tune in now!   Visit The Show Notes PHEC Podcast  

Stephanie Moxley is a public health consultant who conducts community health needs assessments for hospitals and health departments across the United States. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Moxley Public Health Consulting, but her career in public health began two decades ago as a health educator and program coordinator focused on HIV/STD prevention at the GO GIRL! Program in Bronx, New York. Since then, Stephanie has committed her career to health promotion, addressing public health disparities and inequities, and working to improve the health of both rural and urban communities. Ingrained in Stephanie’s work is her love for collaboration, which not only improves the health and lives of the people she works with but makes her work more fun too! In this episode, we take a look at her fascinating journey into consulting, who her ideal client is, and what a community needs assessment entails. We also discuss her evidence-based, data-driven practices and how her understanding of public health and epidemiology has enabled her to have a greater impact, plus so much more! As you’ll discover from this conversation, Stephanie believes that many hands make light work. This motto is reflected in her commitment to serving her community and prioritizing relationship-building in her business. Tune in today to learn more from Stephanie's inspiring story!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes http://phecpodcast.com  

For Hayley Yaglom, the key to successful public health initiatives is multidisciplinary collaboration across human health systems, animal health systems, and their shared environment. As a One Health Genomics Epidemiologist, Hayley’s role at the Translational Genomics Research Institute involves implementing genomics surveillance programs with the goal of helping healthcare systems and communities better deal with rising cases of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections. Public health issues are not always clear cut, and Hayley is a creative thinker who is adding so much value to the field! We end this episode with some excellent advice for anyone interested in building a career in public health. PHEC Podcast Show Notes

In times of information overload, it's more important than ever that we focus our efforts on improved communication within our internal teams, external partners, and the communities we serve. How are you communicating about public health? What tools and platforms are you using to deliver your message? These are some of the thought-provoking questions we ask in today’s episode, which will help you evaluate how your organization communicates public health. There is always room to improve, so tune in today to learn more!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast DrCHHuntley Consulting https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting  

As we settle into this new year, it's often a great time to get reacquainted with folks. It’s good to learn what your colleagues are up to now, as well as share with them what is new and current with you. This is important at all levels of career and business. For business it’s critical, because it becomes an easy way to strengthen professional relationships and keep attracting the type of ideal clients to your business. This podcast is one of the ways that Dr. Huntley introduces all of you to our guests. You have an opportunity to learn about what they do and how they serve, and you’re able to connect with them to develop those professional relationships.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Biz Chix Podcast, Episode With Dr. Huntley https://bizchix.com/559

On this episode we have an inspiring and informative conversation with data scientist and chemistry consultant, Mike Dereviankin! Mike's work covers environmental, geochemical, biomonitoring, and arson investigations. We get an insider's look at what this entails, his professional journey thus far, and his creative approach to working with numbers. The bulk of Mike's practice is done in conjunction with Chemistry Matters. Mike explains a little about how this niche environmental consulting company tackles the important tasks at hand before we explore some of Mike's more philosophical ideas about contemporary methods for data visualization, and the need for innovative and engaging communication in presentations. Mike's story is a great illustration of following curiosity, taking action, and commitment to a passion and a cause. Make sure to tune in for this great episode of the show! PHECpodcast.com

We’d love to introduce our guest today, Dr. Natasha Patterson. Dr. Patterson is from Pennsylvania, currently serving as a Professor of Public Health at the College of New Jersey. She teaches courses that focus on public health leadership, health education, and health policy for undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Patterson is very active in the community and serves as a board member, member, and president of different associations, but most importantly she is a mentor to high school and college students, providing guidance and encouragement during their academic and career journeys. Our conversation flows through all different aspects of the realm of public health including when Dr. Patterson first felt drawn to the field, where her current passion [in public health] lies, and she tells listeners about her consulting business. We discuss the importance of understanding both public health and epidemiology so that we can better serve our communities thus leading to a greater impact. We also hear from her about her book Combating Institutional Racism Through Mentoring: A public health approach, where she discusses taking a finer look at what mentoring looks like. For all this, and much more, tune into this week’s episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Business Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching    

From Nigeria to the United States, today’s guest brings a global perspective to the conversation. This episode has a little something for everyone as Prince Anyanwu guest joins us to discuss his public health professional journey, and in the process shares incredible, multi-level insights to enrich listeners’ lives. Prince believes that passion is the most important ingredient of a successful contribution to public health, and tells a story of creative action prior to academic credentials. You’ll hear all about his unique journey, and the lessons he learned along the way when you tune in today. It’s hard not to get inspired by his contagious love for public health and the impact it has on our society. Thanks for listening!   Visit the PHEC podcast show notes  

Welcome to our last episode for 2022! Today, we take a moment to reflect on our highlights from this year and share some updates as we prepare to move into 2023. Dr. Huntley offers some insight into her personal milestones from the past 12 months, how the podcast has grown, and takes a look at our top 10 episodes. We also dive into some global audience analytics and end off the episode with what listeners can look forward to as we roll into the new year. Tune in now, and have a fantastic rest of the year!   PHECpodcast.com

How would you feel if we told you that there are organizations out there who are supporting you and cheering you on as you spread your entrepreneurial wings and explore possibilities in public health? On this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast, we are honored to highlight each of our sponsors, who are demonstrating support for every person who enrolls in the EXPO! We are excited to highlight the organizations that partnered with us to bring you the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO 2023. Their commitment to the EXPO has elevated this online experience to new heights, and made the in person experience possible for public health entrepreneurs who are ready for the next level of growth and opportunities. Our Nonprofit sponsors receive financial contributions from the proceeds of the EXPO enrollment. Visit the show notes page for this episode to meet and connect with our sponsors individually.

Today’s guest is an expert in maternal and child health, global health, infectious disease, and public health research epidemiology. At a critical moment in world history, Naissa Piverger found herself caught in the thick of it as a public health advisor for the CDC. While she is still working at the CDC, being involved at the frontlines of COVID gave Naissa access to the pressing necessities of those studying and working in STEM, paving the way for her own career service consulting firm: Piverger Career Services. Our guest walks us through when she first became interested in public health, before detailing the public health issue she is most passionate about and explaining the ins and outs of her consulting business. Then, we learn how her experience in public health and epidemiology has helped Naissa better serve her community and clients, why COVID vaccines have opened many doors of possibility, and why all public health sectors need to embrace the collaborative nature of epidemiology. We wrap up with our guest sharing nuggets of wisdom for those looking to further their careers in STEM. After our conversation with Naissa, we truly believe that anything is possible. To find out why, tune in now!   PHECpodcast.com PublicHealthEXPO.com  

Sujani Sivanantharajah is the founding force behind PH SPOT, a platform and community for public health professionals across the globe, supporting them as they build their dream careers. As a successful epidemiologist and entrepreneur who also has her own podcast, Sujani is here today to share her public health professional journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. One of her many strengths is in building and maintaining meaningful relationships through networking at a human level. Sujani also offers some powerful advice about taking inspired action, even before you have a plan, so make sure you join us today to hear all this and more!   PHECpodcast.com   Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO

We want to make sure that we’ve covered everything! Join us as Dr. Huntley discusses the timeline of the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO. Find out when enrollment opens, the option to attend online only, and the option to also join us in Orlando, Florida. Tune in to make sure that you are up to date and ready for the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO!   PublicHealthEXPO.com

Today’s episode features a very special announcement. After months of preparation and negotiation, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley is thrilled to announce her upcoming book deal with Johns Hopkins University Press! Since the unprecedented onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, industry leaders have taken a renewed interest in understanding the public health sector, and how it can provide innovative solutions to public health concerns. In this new climate of public health awareness, bridging the gap between public health and entrepreneurship has become more relevant than ever, a topic that has been at the center of Dr. Huntley’s work for many years. Dr. Huntley is a problem solver at heart and has served countless public health professionals as a business coach by helping them on their entrepreneurial journeys. Tune in to learn what she’ll be covering in her upcoming book, The Public Health Entrepreneur, and how you can gain special access to all the behind-the-scenes developments!

Ahead of the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo, Dr. Huntley is joined, for the very first time on the podcast, by two of her team members to talk about everything expo; what worked in the past, what didn’t, and what there is to look forward to! In this episode, we’re introduced to the podcast assistant, Laura, and program coordinator, Amber, and learn about their respective roles in the company. We find out how the recent APHA Conference has informed the structure of the upcoming expo and the team’s level of excitement! Tune in to find out how to enroll, and what new tools and elements will be introduced in the next iteration of the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO! PublicHealthEXPO.com

There is power in knowing that you belong and each of us has a responsibility to create environments that promote inclusion, trust, and acceptance. In fact, Dr. Traci Baxley believes that belonging is a basic human right and in today’s episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, you’ll find out why! Dr. Baxley is a professor, consultant, author, parenting coach, speaker, mother to five children, and the creator of Social Justice Parenting. Join us as we unpack the ways in which parenting can be viewed as a form of activism and the role that parents play in raising compassionate, anti-racist, and socially-conscious kids. We also touch on how you can actively build spaces of belonging in your home and workplace, what it means to be a belonging advocate, why racism is a public health issue, and more. You don’t want to miss this discussion with Dr. Traci Baxley, a diversity and inclusion educator with more than thirty years of experience!

There are exciting things on the horizon! This episode is an excerpt of Dr. Hughes Huntley's LinkedIn Live, where she discusses the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO 2023: how she views the speakers that attend, why she is so proud of the expo, and why you should attend. We hear the potential topics that will be covered in the expo and why the speakers will bring the perfect information about public health consulting. Comparing previous EXPOs to future plans, we hear why this EXPO will be bigger and better, an amazing opportunity for exploring ideas, gaining inspiration, and watching your business begin and/or grow. Whether you are a brand-new or established entrepreneur, you need to get on the EXPO waitlist!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

If infectious diseases and public health is your thing then you’ve come to the right place! Joining us on this episode is Clinical Microbiologist, Science Communicator, and Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Andrea Prinzi. Dr. Prinzi studied at the University of Colorado and went on to develop and run several microbiology educational programs. In 2018, she was handed the American Society for Clinical Pathologists 40 Under Forty award, and today, she serves as Medical Science Liaison at bioMérieux. Our guest tells us when she first became interested in public health and what prompted her to stay in the field. She shares the public health issue that she is most passionate about and explains why infectious diseases are one of the most important aspects of public health. We discuss why science communication needs to improve and debate the validity of testing kits, before Dr. Andrea clarifies how her knowledge of public health helps her take better care of her community. Epidemiology is becoming ever-significant, critical appraisals are fundamentally important, and real-world evidence is a rapidly growing field. If you’d like to find out why, tune in now!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

In the working world, what happens when you go on vacation, or take a holiday, for an extended period of time? In today’s episode, Dr. Huntley shares 10 strategies she implements to help her prepare for a vacation. When you’re on holiday, you don’t want to be juggling ill-prepared, work-related issues or spending your time putting out fires. The key to a relaxed vacation lies in taking the time to prepare before you leave. From breaking down her to-do list to why you should schedule clients for after your return, Dr. Huntley hopes her strategies will help listeners —whether entrepreneurs, consultants, or leaders — better plan for their vacations. Don’t miss out, tune in now!

What would happen if a lawyer and a scientist ran a business? Welcome back to Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! Joining us on this episode is scientist, lawyer, CEO, and women entrepreneur of the year, Marilyn Bruno. She discusses the dangers of biofilm and how her company, AEQUOR, is fighting it. You’ll hear all about what inspired Marilyn to focus on public health, her company’s mission and vision, how AEQUOR’s journey has evolved since it was started, and why they haven’t reached their full potential yet. Marilyn also talks us through the challenges they are facing, namely needing partners, funding, and chemists to synthesize their product. She even talks about what it was like to work with the UN before discussing the differences in risk between viruses and bacteria. Next, Marilyn shares some words of wisdom for people interested in working in this particular area of public health. Finally, we discuss the impact AEQUOR has managed to make so far and what needs to happen in order for them to be FDA-approved. Thank you for listening in!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  

It's been a long pandemic! It seems that many people in the public health community are experiencing exhaustion, professionally, mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you too are looking for a boost or something to help you reignite your passion for public health, you have come to the right place!   The lack of appreciation we often receive in this field compounds the exhaustion and when we don’t pause between projects, we lose sight of how much we are accomplishing. While it is hard to come up with a complete solution to the state you may find yourself in, this episode does offer some ideas that may help.   Whether you’re feeling exhausted and uninspired as a result of the pandemic or if it’s just where you are in your career right now, then tune in for some strategies and tips to remind yourself why you got into this profession in the first place and rekindle your passion for public health!   Click here to get your podcast episode guide. PHEC podcast show notes

Social impact and education are some of the most powerful tools at our disposal as public health care specialists. Neshe Conley is a public health impact consultant, and joins us on this episode to discuss her work with public health education to create social impact. Our conversation includes how Neshe started in public health, the problems she’s most interested in, and how much Neshe loves the grass-root system that is public health. We also discuss the services Neshe offers through her company, Embrace Health Communication and Navigation, as well as how her understanding of public health and epidemiology has helped her serve her clients and community. Finally, Neshe shares some incredible advice for any public health specialist listening in. You won’t want to miss out on this episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations! Click here to get your podcast episode guide. PHEC podcast show notes

Welcome to another episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations. Joining us today is a lady wearing many hats, Erika Austhof. Erika is an epidemiologist and the founder of Aengle Consulting, a consulting service that is passionate about creating sustainable data solutions. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about our guest’s incredible career, how she became interested in public health, and the public health problem she is most passionate about now. Erika also gives us some information about her company, what she offers, and how her understanding of public health and epidemiology has helped her serve her clients and community as a whole. She even shares some advice for people interested in a public health career. To hear all this and more, press play now!   Click here to get your podcast episode guide. PHEC podcast show notes

Anyone who has ever been part of a team knows what it is like when one person misses their deadline and holds up the whole project. As employees and students, most of us can relate to this type of situation, but what happens when we, as business owners and entrepreneurs, are the ones causing the bottleneck? Sometimes when we are in this role, it’s not always as easy to recognize that we are the problem. In this episode, we delve into the question, “Are you that person on the team who's holding up progress?” Dr. Huntley discusses the dynamic of teamwork when one person is holding up the team and how this changes in the context of business ownership. This episode covers why it’s so easy for entrepreneurs to fall into this trap and how to navigate the shift from leading as a business owner to following your employees. For some insightful tips on how to get out of your own way and communicate more effectively, tune in today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com

Can an epidemiologist communicate epidemiology without confusing everyone? Welcome to another episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast, with your host Dr. Huntley. In this episode, we talk about understanding the definition of epidemiology, why it’s important to be able to clearly communicate epidemiology to organizations both in and out of the public health sector, and Dr. Huntley leaves listeners with three strategies for more clearly communicating on the subject. Don’t miss out, tune in today! Click here to get your podcast episode guide. PHEC podcast show notes

We are intentionally pausing to thank the attendees of our webinar, celebrating five years of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. We are also letting everyone know how to grab a new resource that we’ve created especially for you. This resource is free to anyone who subscribes to our podcast newsletter for announcements and updates. Tune into this episode to hear the details. Get your podcast episode guide PHEC podcast show notes

While a lot of people in the health sector try to become a specialist, today’s guest focuses on being a generalist. She serves the global health industry by being a bridge between people in different areas and specialties. Dr. Candela Iglesias Chiesa is a global health specialist with a biomedical background. She is also the author of Build your Dream Team: Leadership based on a passion for people. Through her organization, Alanda, she supports international and local organizations to improve their health projects and save lives through enhancing their use of evidence and data in strengthening leadership and product management. She has worked with the Red Cross Movement, WHO, and Resolve to Save Lives, among others. She's also a board member for Women in Global Health Norway and part of the Norwegian Red Cross’s public health roster for humanitarian emergencies. Today she joins us to share her story with us. Tuning in, you’ll hear how Dr. Iglesias Chiesa started her career in microbiology and what inspired her to switch over to public health. You’ll also hear specifics about her business, how it helps the helpers, identifies gaps in public health, and is a resource for the career development of public health professionals. Tune in to hear more about Dr. Iglesias Chiesa's hard work to improve health equity globally.     PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

How do we move away from the false idea that rest has to be earned, and productivity defines our worth? In this episode, we are joined by public health coach, Marissa McKool. With a history in public health, Marissa shares her story of using her knowledge and experience in public health to build her own business, McKool Coaching. Marissa mainly coaches early to mid-career public health professionals. By doing this work, she is helping them make their jobs more sustainable, by supporting them to discover how to control their mental and emotional experiences. Marissa helps us understand why we need to challenge our narrative around rest and how to shift our mindset in order to detach from toxic productivity standards. Burnout, stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion are just some of the symptoms that Marissa aims to combat by reshaping our definition of rest, and how we believe we need to earn and justify having it. You will hear about how you can have more rest, more time to do things that bring you joy, and more opportunities to thrive in your career. From freeing yourself from internalized societal bias and unrealistic workplace expectations to creating a life you love, Marissa is here to be your guide!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

As Tyrone Layson has learned through his career as a public health professional, medical students are their own population group and they come with a unique set of public health related issues. As the Assistant Director of Student Affairs for the College of Medicine at the University of Toledo (where he is also pursuing his doctorate in health education), this is the population group that Tyrone is currently most passionate about. During this episode, Tyrone shares what motivated him to change his educational track from medicine to epidemiology and public health, the variety of roles he has held since graduating (including pharmacy technician and curriculum coordinator), and how his background benefits his day-to-day work. Tyrone also shares a key piece of advice for anyone interested in a career path similar to his own!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

As part of Dr. Huntley’s efforts to bring the public healthcare community onto the same page, she brings you the third and final episode in her mini-series explaining the purpose behind the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast. After establishing why she started this podcast, how it has grown, and why she is still making it after five years, today she explains who it is for. Tuning in you’ll hear why this is such a great podcast for prospective students and grad students who are going into the field of public health as well as consultants and entrepreneurs who are already in it. You’ll learn how it can be a great resource for tips, business strategies, and networking opportunities, as well as inspiration and encouragement, before Dr. Huntley invites listeners to an exciting upcoming webinar. Register at PHECpodcast.com. For some great tips on how to better use the free and insightful resource that is this podcast, tune in today!

We are underway with our mini-series of episodes that are dedicated to you, our PHEC community, for you to better understand the why and purpose of this podcast. In an effort to get us all onto the same page, Dr. Huntley tells us the reasons why she has persisted with this podcast. She opens up about the podcast’s success and how it has reached heights far beyond what she had first imagined. We get a glimpse into the testimonies that dedicated fans have sent to our host as she invites loyal listeners of the show to visit the website and tell her of their experiences. Meeting amazing people and organizations, and growing as an individual are some of the reasons why Dr. Huntley is more than happy to continue her podcasting journey. You’ll come to understand how she is taking such a broad field (public health) and using it to her advantage in being the change that she would like to see. This series is truly coming together nicely and we would love for you to join us for this episode. Don’t forget about the upcoming webinar: From Careers to Conversations! Register at PHECpodcast.com  

It’s been five incredible years of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast and today we take a look back at how it all began. Our host, Dr. Huntley, walks us through the main reason she started this podcast, what she hoped to achieve by using the podcasting platform, and some of the difficulties she experienced as a new podcaster. We come to understand that the concerns of the public were the driving force behind this podcast’s creation, and how she wanted to impart information about public health in a personal, relatable way. Consistency is paramount to a successful podcast and you’ll see how being consistent helped this podcast grow. Dr. Huntley wanted to refocus people’s attention on the core values of public health, tune in to find out how she was able to achieve this goal! Look out for the upcoming webinar, From Careers to Conversations: Celebrating Five Years of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. PHECpodcast.com

As the first half and second quarter of the year come to an end, it is important to look back and acknowledge our triumphs and downfalls. In this new episode of the PHEC podcast, we will chat about how to reflect on your personal and business goals. We learn how to separate these goals and acknowledge that they need to be different; you are not your business. Dr. Huntley gives us strategies to see if we are on track with these, and if we are not, how to get back on the right path. We touch on a framework for assessing your business goals, which includes marketing and leads, offers and sales, and systems and productivity. We also look at how to achieve our personal goals, from changing our mindsets and practicing personal development, to ensuring we incorporate fun into our life. Plus, Dr. Huntley gives us a look at how, by changing her team structures and location, she is ensuring optimal productivity in her own business. We hope you can join us!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast   Coaching With Dr. Huntley: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

The global pandemic has caused many families to live in a state of constant panic and fear. But, with the right tools, you and your family can turn a highly stressful situation into something much more manageable. On this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Podcast, Dr. Huntley shares a personal story that holds valuable lessons which we all can learn from. She opens up about her family’s journey after her 89 year old mother tested positive for COVID. As a starting point, our host takes us through her various definitions of ‘family’. We then get keen insight into what her family dynamic is like and how one meeting of multiple siblings paved the way for a triumph over COVID! You’ll learn the importance of having good communication between family members, how to choose leadership over fear, the benefits of having a caring medical team, and why stepping out of your comfort zone is a necessity in a time of crisis. If you want to know why empathy, clarity, and respect are three words that can carry you and your family through the global pandemic, then be sure to tune into this episode!    PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast    

Leaving your job to become a coach or a consultant, or to start your own business can be daunting. It can also be incredibly rewarding. In this episode, Shannon Salentine joins us to discuss some of the challenges of setting yourself up as an entrepreneur in public health and strategies for creating a meaningful business. Shannon is an executive leadership coach, facilitator, and global development consultant. She’s also the founder of the coaching company, Lead for Good. She works one-on-one with individuals and groups to find clarity in their purpose, take action, and make a difference in the world. Shannon believes that radical self-trust, understanding your life purpose, and acting courageously are keys to living the fully integrated and authentic life you deserve. In this conversation, we shed light on some of the mistakes we made when starting businesses, the unhealthy work habits we chose to break, and how we avoid saying yes to everything and burning ourselves out. We believe that the best reason to leave your current job is so that you can better serve others and go change the world. If this sounds like something you want to do, tune in to hear our top three tips to help you succeed as an entrepreneur!    PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  

As an entrepreneur, you have the power to decide how you run your business, and that freedom is to be enjoyed! Today on the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast we are reflecting on five years of business with some tips, highlights, and takeaways for listeners. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the freedom entrepreneurship brings, as well as the incredible collaborations and worldwide impact it can have. We also share some tips for long-term success. Lastly, we remind you to have fun and enjoy every minute. Join us to celebrate five years of business! DrCHHuntley.com

This episode is packed with tips and guidance that every public health entrepreneur can use. You’ll want to grab a notebook and pen or open a fresh google doc and prepare to take notes. We’d like to also remind you that the deadline to register for the in-person business strategy workshops is June 30th of 2022. The website for details and registration is PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com.

Today’s guest on Public Health Epidemiology Conversations is LaRita Laktonen-Ward, the Program Manager for the Coordinating Center at Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC). GHWIC is a CDC program focusing on improving the health of American Indians and Alaskan Natives through four key strategies; heart disease prevention, diabetes prevention, commercial tobacco cessation, and nutrition and exercise promotion. Although LaRita has only been in her current position for two months, her education in exercise science, her experience as a coach and a teacher, and her passion for connecting people through knowledge make her very well equipped for the job! To hear more about LaRita’s background, what led her to the field of public health, and whether a career in public health is for you, make sure to tune in today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/  Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

This episode’s guest became interested in public health at a younger age than most. She is a public health consultant, certified health education specialist and project management practitioner who is passionate about compassionate health care and community engagement. Tune in to hear who she serves, what she does for them, and the mechanisms she relies on to provide this care! We talk about the Lounge she hosts in the hope of connecting people with chronic ailments to the resources and language they need, as well as to one another in a digital community. We touch on the topics she covers on her podcast, and how she provides support to providers, by equipping them with the tools they need to meet clients at their level. Tune in today to hear all this and more!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/  

“Be hungry, be curious, and be humble” is Dr. Bryan Buckley’s mantra, and this mantra is what guides him in his work as a public health professional. Dr. Buckley is a multidimensional healthcare professional, educator, and researcher who works as a Fellow at the Medstar Health Institute for Quality and Safety and as an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University. In today’s episode, Dr. Buckley shares how a recommendation he received from a professor during his undergraduate degree led him into public health, and why he is so passionate about the field. Although Dr. Buckley wears many different hats, his main areas of focus are addressing health inequities and improving the well-being of where people live, work, and play. Listen to this week’s episode to get the full scope of the incredible work that Dr. Buckley is doing!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Our guest is passionate about health equity, diversity equity, and inclusion, and has focused her career accordingly. Dr. Zenobia Bryant is the Founder and CEO of Black Health Black Wealth and, in this episode, we find out why black mental health, black physical health, and black financial health are, in fact, black wealth. Dr. Bryant has a Ph.D. in public health with a concentration in epidemiology and has countless other accomplishments to her name. In our conversation, we discuss the holistic nature of health, and Dr. Bryant explains how navigating racism and micro-aggressions leads to stress, which directly impacts one’s physical health. We also find out about the “Knowledge is Power” community program and how Dr. Bryant is working to empower young black women in the public health space. To learn about the role of community in healing and growth, tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to use data to make a difference, tune in with us today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Data is a necessity when understanding the issues facing indigenous communities, and indigenous perspectives on this data and how to implement changes within the social context are key to successful interventions. Talking to us on this episode about why this is the case, is Dyani Bingham, board member at Montana Public Health Institute. Dyani started her academic career in art and culture, however, through personal tragedy, she discovered her calling in public health. Join us to hear about the issues Dyani is currently working on, what her role within the organization is, and why she feels epidemiology is important in the interventions she has been involved with. We wrap up this episode with Dyani’s advice to young public health epidemiologists trying to find their niche, and how to tackle the overwhelming diversity of opportunities facing public health specialists. For all this and so much more, tune in today.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

On this bonus episode, Dr. Huntley recaps the Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants that was recently held in Atlanta, GA. She shares so much on this episode that you might want to grab a pen and paper and prepare to take a few notes! If you are a public health consultant, then you don't want to miss this episode. For more details about the upcoming workshops visit PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com and consider registering while you have the opportunity to do so. Please share this episode with your network, other public health consultants, and public health entrepreneurs.

When someone asks you what you do, what is your response? Are you too technical, too complicated, or too vague? How do you introduce yourself for maximum impact when the opportunity arises? In this episode, we talk about why it’s so important to have a good elevator pitch prepared for the moment when the right opportunity presents itself. Tuning in you’ll hear about how common it is for public health professionals to get this wrong, the many missed opportunities that occur as a result of poor elevator pitches, and how getting this right can be game-changing for your career. You’ll find out how to target your ideal client, why you should focus on the benefits your client will derive from your services, and why you should address a problem that your client already has. For many other tips and resources to help you succeed in the field of public health through crafting the perfect elevator pitch, tune in today!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

The road into a public health career is rarely a direct one. Often students who want to study medicine are introduced to the topic during their studies and, based on their level of interest, find themselves diverting their plans to explore public health as a career. Today on the show Dr. Huntley sits down with Brad Krueger, a program evaluation consultant based in Chicago. She talks with Brad about his journey into public health, his business, and how he thrives on building systems to collect, review and present data. Tuning in you’ll hear Brad describe how he first considered a career in public health, how it aligned with his interests, and what he is most passionate about in his field at this moment. Brad shares an overview of his business, his typical client, and how he determines whether they’re a good fit. He goes on to expand on the importance of creating a supportive network of professionals, why he has recommended potential colleagues to clients, and why an abundance mindset is so helpful. Brad also shares tips and advice for anyone in public health and epidemiology. Learn what it means to be a lifelong learner and why there’s always something to be gained from any opportunity. We loved having Brad on the show and we’re sure you’ll find this conversation every bit as stimulating as we did!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

During the 2019 Public Health Expo, Brooke Mootry discovered her passion: matching public health professionals with careers that suit them! She went on to join the Public Health Network and is now CEO and lead recruiter. Join us on this episode as we talk to Brooke about how she discovered her passion, and why she loves what she does. We hear how she moved from pre-med in college to public health to recruiting, and the advice she has for those in the field. Brooke breaks down what the Public Health Network does, and what she finds most gratifying about her role. We also learn how her public health background, and her understanding of epidemiology help her in matching candidates with their ideal roles. Tune in to discover what makes a great recruiter, who their ideal target is, and the qualities that they look for in the companies they assist. For all this, and so much more, press play now.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

If you are a public health consultant who has started your own business and who is looking for some guidance to take it to the next level, this episode is for you! Join us today as we hear from Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley about her public health in-person workshops. Find out who the workshops are for, and why planning quarterly goals (and reviewing them) is so important! Dr. Huntley describes it all. We hear about the format of the workshops, from why she keeps the numbers small, to what's included, to where they will be happening throughout 2022. So, to have all your questions about Dr. Huntley's workshops answered, tune in today!    PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching  

Welcome back to the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations playlist! We’re glad you joined us. Our guest on this episode is Jordyn Fink, public health specialist at the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Clinic. Tune in to hear all about her work with lead testing and more, and find out how she is working to include technical support for communities. You’ll hear about grant allocation, and the vast variation in the field of public health, as well as why her work is important in the community she serves. Jordyn helps listeners to get a greater grasp of what public health entails and how we encounter it in our daily lives, with infectious enthusiasm for the field. In closing, she shares her hope to motivate others to explore a career in the field of public health after having shared her own experience of getting to know and love her work.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  

Coming to us from the future, all the way from Adelaide, Australia, is the inspirational Kristy Schirmer. Kristy has 20 years of experience working in health promotion and public health in Australia and the UK and she now works with government and non-government agencies with a public health focus, providing training to help them use social media as effectively as possible. When Kristy presented her innovative ideas to a previous employer and was met with a flat “no”, she simply went on to start her own business! She is now the co-founder of the Australian Public Health Consultants Network and works as a social media strategy consultant for startups and other consultants. Kristy joins us today to discuss her career journey and how she came to recognize social media as a crucial health promotion and communication tool. We find out how her public health expertise and understanding of epidemiology help her to better serve her clients and community, and she fills us in on what makes a dream client! Tune in to find out more about how Kristy structures her training programs, and if you want to hear from our guest, you can catch her at this year’s Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo.   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast has a loyal audience of listeners, and we appreciate all of you! A lot of work goes into producing each episode and making it freely available to everyone worldwide. It’s time to grow and reach even more people, and we need your help to make that happen. On this podcast episode, we’ll discuss several easy ways that you can help us reach a larger audience.

Our honored guest on this episode is Glennae Davis, author of Yet Here I Stand: My Journey From Bondage to Liberty and Bias and Burnout: 10 Power Moves for Healthcare Workplace Equity, as well as the CEO and Founder of Rx For Life, a health equity, consultancy, and education agency. In this conversation, we discuss her career journey and how she discovered entrepreneurship or, more accurately, how it found her! As a Black woman with a vibrant nursing career in critical care, Glennae knows about bias and burnout in the healthcare industry! You’ll hear the story of an injury, compounded by her gender and race, that resulted in a four-year journey through the world of workplace compensation, rife with discrimination and institutional racism. You’ll also discover how Glennae took the pain of her most difficult challenges and turned them into opportunities to help others using the lessons and skills she learned. Find out what RX for Life does to help others in similar situations, from finding valuable rest to a 40-day faith-based exploration into empowerment and self-worth, plus we touch on some of the incredible offerings and hard-won advice that Glennae has to share with the industry. We hope you can join us for this moving and highly informative conversation around healthcare, bias, burnout, and so much more!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

We are often so quick to focus on our disappointments rather than our successes or the lessons we’ve learned, and that’s simply not on. Here at Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we have deemed it illegal to reach a milestone and move on without pausing to celebrate it. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how and why you should celebrate your wins, big and small. Our host, Dr. Huntley shares a personal story to explain why it’s essential to take a moment to reward yourself, and fills us in on the various ways in which she personally celebrates her wins. As entrepreneurs, we have a tendency to perpetually move on to the next thing, without even recognizing, nevermind celebrating, our successes. Tune in to hear some examples of what constitutes a win, why it’s important not to minimize your achievements, and how to celebrate in a way that lights you up!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

Welcome back to our series on Tribal Epidemiology Centers and Public Health!   In this episode, you’ll meet Courtney Allen, MPH, CHES, whose primary focus for the majority of her working career has been HIV prevention and awareness. She currently holds the position of Public Health Advisor (PHAP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Tribal Epidemiology Center, where she helps the community acquire funding for HIV prevention, as well as conducting surveillance reports, and other tasks.   We discuss Courtney’s work at the Arizona Tribal Epidemiology Center and the various ways that they are working to end the HIV epidemic in their communities.   Tuning in, you'll hear Courtney describe how stigma, distrust, and the presence of a pre-established HIV prevention program informs how communities respond to interventions and initiatives. Next, we unpack some of the ways that they are working to make HIV testing more anonymous and accessible through initiatives like the ‘I want a kit’ project, and why it’s so beneficial in the fight against this epidemic.   Courtney also shares an example of why a working knowledge of epidemiology is beneficial to anyone working in public health, along with some inspiring words of advice on why you should never sell yourself short.   Tune in for a wonderful and insightful conversation on Tribal Epidemiology Centers, a career in public health, and community!   PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Consulting: https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting

Today we have a particularly inspiring episode as we discuss a new, innovative way to address an old public health problem. Joining us to share his groundbreaking ideas and expertise, is Dr. Harsh Vathsangam, co-founder of Moving Analytics, the leading telehealth provider of cardiovascular prevention programs. Dr. Vathsangam opens up about his passion for the prevention and elimination of cardiovascular disease in the US and describes how Moving Analytics combines computer science, research, and preventative medicine to address this prevalent public health issue in a creative way. Dr. Vathsangam has a Ph.D. in computer science and has over seven years of experience in designing and testing technologies for mobile health, and in this episode, he fills us in on how computer science can ultimately lead to informing physicians in the public health sector and benefit everyday people. We hear some devastating statistics about the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, as well as the six behaviors we need to adopt to prevent its occurrence. Dr. Vathsangam explains the cardiac rehabilitation process and we discover how Moving Analytics is changing the game and empowering patients to take charge of their own recovery. Tune in for this jam-packed episode exploring the role of technology in improving our access to healthcare!   Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/  Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

“What does a public health consultant actually do?” We get this question quite often, which is why, in today’s episode, we take a deep dive into the ins and outs of a career in public health consulting! In this audio from her recent LinkedIn Live session, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley shares some practical definitions and examples to help you understand what public health consulting is, who it serves, and what it entails. You’ll also be directed to some previous episodes from the podcast that will help you better understand public health consulting from the perspective of nursing, advocacy, and more. Dr. Huntley offers some valuable tips and advice for public health consultants, regardless of whether you’re serving government organizations or private industry! While there’s no one example that embodies the extremely broad field of public health consulting, we hope that this episode helps those of you stepping into the field by highlighting some of the many opportunities available to you. Tune in today to learn more!   Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes https://PHECPodcast.com/   Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Entering the new year feels different for everyone! Some of us are fresh and ready to tackle whatever comes our way, and others are feeling worn out and depleted from the grueling year behind us. In this episode, we’re going to equip you with three invaluable productivity tips to ensure that you launch into 2022 with a head start, without getting trapped on the hamster wheel of busyness! Dr. Huntley shares her own methods of optimizing productivity while ensuring she has enough time blocked off to replenish and spend time with her family. In this casual, simple, yet powerful discussion, you’ll learn how to make your time work for you by incorporating these three straightforward tips! Tune in to find out how to create your ideal work plan, focus on what matters most each day, and limit your daily tasks to avoid overwhelm and stay focused!  

This episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations is one in a series of special sponsored episodes where we learn about Tribal Epidemiology Centers. We talk to Lucinda Cowboy, from the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center about how she got into public health, what her work involves, and why she's motivated to help the communities that she does. She translates the beautiful sayings from her mother tongue that inspire her in her work and describes the importance of framing your work within a specific community. We discuss the benefits of having community members represented on the boards of epidemiology centers, and how she combines her indigenous knowledge with the western knowledge she was taught, to help the community. Lucinda ends the episode with two key pieces of advice for students, followed by Dr. Huntley's reflections on the conversation. Join us for another fascinating episode!   Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Our childhood experiences shape how we see the world and our areas of interest. Today's guest’s journey is no different. Dr. Errol Pierre was first exposed to the issues in the world of healthcare and insurance when, as a kid, he had to pause a routine dental procedure due to health insurance caps. He has come a long way since then and is now a healthcare thought leader, business executive, leadership coach, public speaker, professor, writer, and healthcare strategist. He talks to us today about how he got into the field of public health, why it's so crucial to treat every interaction as an opportunity to network, and why he feels an understanding of epidemiology is key to identifying the issues affecting communities in need. Dr. Pierre explains why he has focused on the communities he has and gives some great advice to anyone in the world of public health. Press "Play" now to hear this uplifting and inspiring episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Welcome back to another episode of Public Health and Epidemiology Careers. In conversation with us today is Dr. Nakeitra Burse, CEO of the public health research development and practice company, Six Dimensions. You’ll hear all about her heart to serve people in public health, and how she became involved in it, with a focus on maternal health. Dr. Burse tells us all about the documentary she has produced to address Black maternal health, and how her understanding of public health has helped her to better serve her community. She talks about her background as a personal trainer, and how the ecological environment people find themselves in impacts their decision making. She also shares why it is so important to evolve, seek opportunities, learn, and develop your skills on an ongoing basis. Tune in to hear more today! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/  

One of the most exciting things about 2022 is the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO! During this episode, you’ll get insight into the history of the expo, how it came to be, and what it looks like today. We touch on what the EXPO aims to do and how much it has changed since the first edition. Find out about the real-time webinars happening live this January that will cover all the information you need on the EXPO. We hope you join us to hear more!   Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

This week’s guest is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years’ experience in direct primary care, with the majority of her time focused on underserved populations and Native American healthcare. Her name is Dr. Julianna Reece and she first fell in love with public health when she completed an MPH before even going to medical school!   Dr. Reece is the Director of the Healthy Tribes Program with the CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the Division of Population Health. Her recent roles include serving as the Chief Medical Officer for the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), as well as the Vice Chair of the Heroin, Opioids, and Pain Efforts (HOPE) Committee, a national initiative through the IHS.   In this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast, Dr. Reece shares some insight into Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI), the importance of tribal sovereignty, and the key role that infrastructure plays in implementing effective solutions, as well as how culture equates with wellness, plus so much more!   Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/  ____  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

It's been a long exhausting year! This episode is about taking time to rest and relax, before preparing for 2022. Dr. Huntley shares her experience of a trip away to a small isolated island and explains why she recommends taking a break, unplugging from social media, and getting a change of environment at this time of year. She also encourages us to acknowledge our accomplishments no matter how big or small they may be, before starting to prepare for the year ahead. You’ll also find out a bit more about The Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO coming in 2022 and how Dr. Huntley is spreading her wings and leveling up at the intersection of public health and entrepreneurship. For all this and more, tune in today!   Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/  

This episode is devoted to you, the fans and regular listeners of this podcast. Today we decided to do things differently and create a fan-favorite episode. We start with a voice note from a loyal listener, Andrea Levy, who describes her favorite episode with Aila Hoss and why it inspired her so much. Then, Dr. Huntley talks about the opportunity she had to speak to a group of health science graduates, how her friends and family responded to her speech, and why she regards this as the highest honor. She explains the context of the speech, how starting a health career during a pandemic adds an extra layer of challenges, and how she factored this into the content of her speech. She then shares the speech and its three main takeaways with us. To discover the importance of following your curiosity, being teachable, and remembering the team, in order to fully own your journey, tune in today! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/  Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Connect with DrCHHuntley https://www.drchhuntley.com/

Today's show focuses on the most pressing issues public health professionals are facing right now, how to resolve them, and how our host is stepping up to this task. Beginning with her assessment of the public health community, Dr. Huntley comments on how professionals are burned out, afraid to put their skills to use in creative ways, siloed from one another, and more.  Our host moves on to describe the need to create safe spaces where public health workers feel comfortable to think out of the box. She also speaks to the importance of advocating for a wider conception of public health that includes more industries under its umbrella and seeks to connect the dots between them.  In the last segment, Dr. Huntley talks about how she is working toward these very goals in her podcast and also mentions the wide array of coaching and consulting work she does to this end. For a comprehensive assessment of the public health sphere and the solutions at our disposal, be sure to tune in to the full episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Health Industry Leaders – Explore Public Health & Epidemiology Strategic Consulting: https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting Work With Dr. Huntley As Your Coach – Public Health Entrepreneurs: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching  

Public health spans all communities and cultures. However, smaller populations are being overlooked due to historical discrimination. Today we talk to Dr. Rosalina James, Director of Research and Evaluation at Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI), about her interests in decolonizing data and the importance of getting people of American Indian and Native Alaska descent a seat at the table. We hear the challenges Dr. James faced as a woman of color in academia, and her advice on facing these issues. Find out how Dr. James moved into public health from lab work, why workforce development is so important to her, and why she feels epidemiologists are uniquely equipped to make overlooked cultures visible. Tune in to hear what the UIHI has been working on throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you can get involved as an intern. We look forward to having you join us! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/  Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Work With Me - Business Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching  

Becoming an entrepreneur in the public health industry is a daunting prospect. Join us today as we hear why Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan chose to found her public health consulting firm, and how she landed on this path. We hear what Dr. Ilakkuvan most enjoys about being a consultant, and what inspired her to enter into the public health sphere in the first place. Discover the importance of understanding epidemiology in implementing public health changes, and what Dr. Ilakkuvan's advice is to aspiring entrepreneurs about who they need to work with and for. From two seemingly conflicting characteristics (humility and confidence) that Dr. Ilakkuvan feels are crucial in working in public health, to the three pillars that she has founded her consulting firm on, you don’t want to miss this inspiring episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/  Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/

Everyone is interested in diversifying their income these days, and more and more folks in public health are actively exploring various creative options. Over the past year alone, however, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley has worked with a number of public health entrepreneurs who have struggled with some common issues that prevent them from starting their businesses or growing and scaling the businesses they already have. In today’s episode, we talk about some of the consistent core challenges that entrepreneurs face, including self doubt, your relationship with money, and good old fashioned fear. We also dive into the ways in which you can overcome these challenges, from knowing your worth to finding a coach to support you in your journey, so make sure not to miss this informative and practical discussion!

Lately, Dr. Huntley has been getting a lot of questions about podcasting, with listeners asking things like, “Is it a good idea to do it for my business?” For this reason, our host has decided to dedicate today’s show to the benefits and challenges of podcasting, and give some recommendations for the uses of a podcast platform. The show begins with a few updates and behind-the-scenes tidbits. Dr. Huntley talks about the recent tweaks she has made to the focus of the show, and a podcast guide she unearthed while conducting a show notes audit. We hear about how our host has given this guide an overhaul, how it organizes past episodes into four categories, and what a huge help it will be as far as guiding people to the amazing resources to be found in the content covered so far. This acts as a great segue into the main section on how podcasting can help your business and professional branding. Dr. Huntley talks about how this show has helped her build and connect to an audience by allowing her to provide them with resources and learning. She also speaks about how podcasting has helped some of her clients and wraps up with some of the challenges relating to messaging and consistency. So if you have been debating whether to start a podcast or not, today’s episode is for you!

Zoila Reyna had an unusual introduction to public health. Her first job out of college, which she found on Craigslist, involved recruiting youth to be undercover tobacco purchasers for the Federal Drug Administration. This position opened her eyes to the wide ranging impacts of public health on communities, and she was hooked. Zoila’s passion for serving others, and her hard working nature, have taken her from nonprofits, to government organizations, to corporates, and most recently, to the world of entrepreneurship. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoila founded Public Health Hired, a company which aims to demystify the public health hiring process and provide support to public health professionals. In today’s episode, you’ll hear about the path that led Zoila to where she is today, including the rough patches, and the practical ways in which she is now helping other public health professionals reach their full potential.

Navigating your prospective career options can sometimes feel like trying to find something in a fog. You’re stumbling around, doing your best to reach your destination, but you don’t really know what it is you’re looking for until you find it; and then it all makes sense. That is how today’s guest, Joshua Smith, describes his journey into public health. Joshua is an enrolled member of the Klamath tribes and serves as a Health Communication and Evaluation Specialist with the Improving Data and Enhancing Access Project at the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (NWTEC).  This episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast is part of a special sponsored series of episodes, offering insights into the Tribal Epidemiology Centers in the US. In Dr. Huntley’s conversation with Joshua, they discuss his perspective on public health, epidemiology, and the impact of tribal epidemiology centers on the tribal communities that he serves.

Since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, the demand for public health entrepreneurs has skyrocketed. For today’s show, Dr. Huntley hosts a conversation with Stephanie Hodges, a Nutrition Policy and Public Health Consultant. Stephanie is also the founder and CEO of The Nourished Principles, a public health and nutrition consulting firm that works with public and private sector clients to implement effective public health nutrition.

The world of public health has many avenues and much potential for learning beyond its own confines. In this episode, Dr. Huntley has a conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr to learn about her interesting and surprising journey through parts of the public health space.  Dr. Kerr currently works as a consultant helping her clients create sustainable and scalable change on an organizational level, and she also hosts her very own podcast, Overcoming Working Mom Burnout. The topic of burnout and its prevention has been a more recent area of exploration for Jacqueline, and she discusses how her own experience of these hurdles informed and inspired her work.  Dr. Kerr is in the top 1% of most-cited scientists, achieving her Masters and Ph.D. in the United Kingdom before coming to the United States in 2004 for a postdoctoral fellowship. Later she worked at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, transitioning out of that role in 2018 to focus on her own business.  Her main focus is now on grant writing and the mentorship of academic clients, admitting that her preference is working on the systematic and communal level rather than as a one on one coach. So to hear it all from an energized expert, passionate about the way public health can change the world, listen to the full conversation in this episode!

Dr. Huntley is joined by Nicole Denim, MHA, RN. Nicole is focused on helping to tighten up emergency preparedness and optimize clinical operations for healthcare organizations. She has a strong passion for process improvement and is a founding partner of Clinical Operations Renewal (COR) Consultants. Nicole has worked alongside healthcare leaders across the country to assist them in achieving their desired future and has an incredible amount of experiences and knowledge to share with you. Listen to this episode to hear the full conversation!

Today’s guest has learned a great deal about public health through her administrative support role within a public health organization. She joins us to share more about her role as well as her perspective of public health and the impact of the tribal epidemiology centers on the tribal community in Alaska. Tune in to hear about her entry into the world of public health after having worked in medical billing, substance abuse, and mental health, what her current role involves, and an example of a recent grant that has come in. She shares some powerful advice for people interested in public health and assures listeners that you don’t have to be an epidemiologist to work in public health, but your knowledge of epidemiology can enrich any support role you may take on. We hope you join us to hear all this and more!

You are about to hear an incredible conversation about the intentional journey of an entrepreneur from a public health pharmacist to a health content strategist, with stops along the way that include the CDC, Planned Parenthood, and more.

This episode is a massively inspiring one. We are lucky enough to welcome Aila Hoss, JD to the show to talk about the intersection of public health, the practice of law, and epidemiology, with a specific focus on how these subjects relate to tribal communities.

Burnout can manifest in many ways, starting subtly and suddenly leading to memory loss and other issues. Our guest today is passionate about burnout and the downstream impact that it has on chronic diseases. Sumana Jeddy is a content creator, influencer, and the founder and CEO of Jeddy Wellness. In this episode, you’ll hear about Sumana’s background in infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance. Sumana’s interest in public health began when she was studying microbiology, and she owes a credit to a professor who showed her the various directions that a healthcare career can go in. Sumana advises listeners at the start of their careers to develop their purpose by having conversations with professors and taking courses. She shares a bit about her own episode of burnout, and unpacks how simple symptoms develop into major ones, before telling us how she strategically rebranded herself to begin her entrepreneurship journey, fighting and preventing burnout. Sumana believes that individual health promotes community health and urges listeners to develop a personal wellness strategy in order to teach the community around them. Her final words of advice are to listen to your body, and develop self-awareness as soon as you can. We hope you join us to learn from this inspiring leader in wellness today.

Today’s guest is a clinical doctor and a public health practitioner, who is working towards bridging the gap between these two somewhat disconnected fields. Dr. Meghan O’Connell has dedicated her life’s work to the achievement of health equity in the United States, and firmly believes that connecting clinical medicine and public health is an essential element in reaching the goal to eliminate health disparities. Dr. O’Connell has worked in a number of roles throughout her career, which you will hear briefly about today, but the main focus of our discussion is on the work that she is currently doing with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC), and tribal communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the existing vulnerabilities of Native American tribes. During the conversation on this episode, Dr. O’Connell shares the challenges she has faced regarding public health data acquisition for these communities. There is a discussion about Dr. O’Connell and the Tribal Epidemiology Centers effort to address these challenges.

Our guest on this episode is Quisha Umemba, CEO and founder of Umemba Health, LLC. Quisha is a Bachelors prepared Registered Nurse with a Masters degree in Public Health.  During the interview, she explained how having a public health perspective shaped her nursing practice and ultimately the trajectory of her career. She later explained that once she realized epidemiology wasn't just about diseases but that it included all factors of health, even the social structural factors, then epidemiology became more fascinating. Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to Quisha Umemba, her broad educational scope, and the wide variety of roles she has held throughout her career What a windshield assessment is, and why it sparked Quisha’s passion for public health The sectors within public health which Quisha has chosen to focus on Quisha's feelings as she moved from clinical care to an administrative role Certification that community health workers can receive Umemba Health  The main goal of Umemba Health  ...And much more! DrCHHuntley.com/podcast

If you’ve listened to the last two episodes, you’ll know that there are some changes to the podcast that I have been working on in the background. Today is the day these changes come to life. Welcome to the Public Health Epidemiology CONVERSATIONS Podcast! In this episode you’ll hear about why I decided to swap the word “careers” for “conversations” as well as the various other exciting changes I’ve made to my podcast content and my website.  There are also some brand-new resources I’m going to be sharing with you in the coming months, and I hope these offer a lot of value to you. Thank you for being a part of this journey so far, and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside you through the upcoming open-minded, open-hearted conversations.

Our episode today picks up where episode 207 left off. Last week Dr. Huntley outlined some of the challenges facing graduates in the public health industry and how she is adapting her business to address these difficulties. In today’s episode, Dr. Huntley outlines the details of these changes and how they will affect the show. Tuning in you’ll hear Dr. Huntley break down why she’ll be inviting more guests from other fields onto her show and how she will be tailoring her questions to encompass the broader application of public health principles, no matter the job title. Dr. Huntley shares her goals for the future of the show like prompting listeners to reflect on how public health principles apply to their role at work. She also shares some of the exciting details for their online rebranding, like a new logo, color scheme, and mission statement. Tune in for all the details on these exciting changes!

Four years of consulting, four years of podcasting, and one long year of COVID-19; your host, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley, thinks it’s time to change things up a bit! There are times in our careers, businesses, and life when we need to refresh our plans, make adjustments, and set new goals. The pandemic has made us all acutely aware of this fact. Any number of things can happen that require us to pivot. It can simply be the result of growth and the need to naturally adjust. Children, for example, need new shoes, new clothes, and even new foods to meet the growing needs of their bodies as they develop. Over the last few months, Dr. Huntley has been carefully assessing her business in preparation for making some necessary changes. In the process, she attended a CEO retreat where she unplugged from absolutely everything in order to quietly reflect, brainstorm, and explore opportunities for growth. In this episode, she outlines some of the challenges facing graduates in the public health industry and why she has decided to adapt her business to address them.

Denny is the program coordinator of the Child Health and Wellness Program initiated by the Oklahoma Area Tribal Epidemiology Center. Join us for today’s episode wherein Denny explains how this program is positively impacting child health and wellness through stakeholder engagement and the creation of coherent messages which are disseminated throughout the tribes situated within the Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas borders. Denny’s passion for his work runs deep, and his work is improving the lives of many.

When Dr. Bernadette Paul’s mother was first diagnosed with high blood pressure, she became very aware of some of the health problems in her community and how they could be treated with proper nutrition. Today, Dr. Bernadette Paul is a public health and nutrition consultant, community specialist, teacher, and a brand new podcast host. She holds a Ph.D. in public health, specializing in health promotion and community health in addition to a master's degree in nutrition. She is also a member of the board of directors of the nonprofit organization The Whole Community Incorporated and the chairperson of the Health Committee of the Wooster Orrville NAACP. Dr. Paul joins us to share her passion for using nutrition, education, and health promotion to empower families and communities with sustainable methods to eating healthily. Tuning in, you'll hear about how her business came about in response to the need she witnessed in her community, who she serves, and how helps them live more healthy lifestyles through menu planning, pantry planning, vegetable gardens, and other services. To find out more about the perfect marriage between nutrition and public health, as well as the importance of collaborations between public health professionals, listen to the full episode!

Our guest on this podcast episode is Tasha Whitaker, a national speaker, author, educator, trainer, and owner of CREW Wellness, LLC., a health education consulting agency that builds capacity and provides professional development training for healthcare professionals. Tasha redefines self-care to include things like proper time management and shares some simple and practical tips for practicing self-care using a model she calls NICE. She also shares her advice for students looking to pursue a career in public health, as well as those just starting out.

Omari Richins, founder of The Public Health Millennial, joins us on this episode to share his public health journey. Omari currently holds the position of health improvement program officer for the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, prior to which he worked in Alaska for 14 months during the COVID-19 pandemic as a community health fellow for the Mat-Su Health Foundation. In our conversation, Omari shares why he decided to pursue a master’s in public health after realizing that he could have a much broader impact on communities than if he were a medical doctor, and how he first discovered the field of public health philanthropy. We discuss how public health philanthropy differs from other public health initiatives and why it’s so important for more individuals with a master’s in public health to work in the field of public health philanthropy. We hear from Omari about how he started The Public Millennial blog and how he gradually grew his online presence and gained more followers. He explains how his online presence has helped him build relationships and why it’s important to be motivated by something other than gaining followers. Finally, Omari shares valuable advice and tips for students and graduates, most notably the importance of not getting too comfortable and how to build a network. For all this and much more, tune in to the full episode!

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes have a history of trauma, and to this day are still marginalized in a multitude of ways in the United States. The California Rural Indian Health Board is a program aimed at enhancing the public health status of these demographic groups, and our guest today has been working passionately for this cause for the past 3 years. Alejandra Cabrera coordinates projects which deal with monitoring health status in tribal communities and developing culturally appropriate health services. The main project she has been involved with is helping these communities respond to the opioid epidemic. Alejandra stresses the importance of building trust, and using a “for the community, by the community” approach. In today’s episode you’ll also hear how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the work that Alejandra does, and what the next phases of her inspiring project are going to look like.

Public health is no longer a silent partner, but a major one. Following the pandemic, we’ve all realized that everything must be filtered through a public health lens. Today, we speak with a forerunner in the public health space, Dannette Smith, CEO of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. CEO Smith kicks off our interview with an introduction to her professional and personal background. Next, we dive into the role of developing your interpersonal skills as a leader. We talk about the value of experience and preparation, and why being a good listener and always seeking to learn are essential attitudes to have. We talk about why CEO Smith has taken on jobs that were too difficult for her and discuss the importance of always being on the hunt for opportunities to grow. Next, we dive into the importance of serving from a place of passion and talk about accessibility and communication in healthcare with data as a medium through which to tell that story. CEO Smith shares with us the ways in which the relationship we have with our public health departments will need to change in order to better serve our people and we touch on Nebraska’s position as a place full of opportunity. She tells us why policy as we know it is going to drastically change following the pandemic and gives us some predictions for how service delivery will change going forwards. Tune in today for plenty of valuable insights on leadership and the future of public health with an expert in the field. We hope you join us! DrCHHuntley.com

On this episode, I'm going to talk about why right now is the best time to start your public health consulting business.

As we celebrate our 200th episode of the Public Health in Epidemiology Careers podcast, I wanted to use this opportunity to share my seven favorite things about podcasting and this journey so far!   First of all, it is important to acknowledge all the listeners and the entire amazing community that has connected around this great platform, it really is something special. When looking back at the last four years of weekly shows, what really stands out are the connections that have been made; podcasting is such a powerful medium to learning and mentoring and these links can reach across the world!   In this episode, we also look at the highlights of learning new technologies, venturing into the unknown, and meeting new folks in the public health space! So here's to another 200 episodes and many more great connections!

On this bonus episode, we are going to focus on how to sort through your public health ideas and build your business with confidence!

The doorstep of our 200th episode is a good time to pause and reflect. As we look back on the last 198 episodes, it has been all about sharing career journeys in public health and demonstrating that there are so many different ways for you to use your education to advance the field of public health. You have heard from a multitude of guests from different backgrounds and walks of life who have shared their path into the field and talked about the work that they do and the diverse ways in which they serve their communities. In each episode, your host, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley, has asked guests to offer their career advice and tips and, in today’s episode, she shares some of her favorite takeaways. Tune in to hear her top five public health and epidemiology career tips and advice!

This episode is taken from a LinkedIn Live recording where I share three helpful tips for working full time and running a consulting business.

When there is no clear path, make your own. Our guest on this episode had been faced with what could be considered challenges, but which she instead chose to see as opportunities.   Tonya Nash is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. Her interest in this particular specialization within public health arose when her two sons were diagnosed with autism, and one with epilepsy.   It didn’t take long for her to realize that there is a lack of understanding within many faith-based institutions around how to include people with health issues of this type.   Through the two organizations she founded, Autism Faith Network and Spectrum Public Health Strategies, her goal is to change this, and we are so on board with her mission!

Dr. April Moreno knows how it feels to live with an autoimmune condition, and her diagnosis is what drove her to help others with this type of disease. Autoimmune diseases are pervasive (about one in five people!) but historically have not received much attention. Dr. Moreno is also passionate about achieving health equity because she is aware of the disparities that currently exist within the realm of public health. Her educational background is diverse; cultural anthropology and health promotions sciences and technology, and she has had a dynamic career, starting two non-profits and hosting three podcasts! In this episode, you’ll learn a bit about all of Dr. Moreno's ventures and will be pleasantly surprised at the broadness of the public health sector and how many possible paths your interest in this field can take you down.

The last day to enroll in the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO 2021 is May 31st. Public Health Entrepreneurs Summer Camp starts on June 1st and is only available as a BONUS offer for people enrolled in the EXPO. On this bonus episode, I’m sharing more details about these programs because you will be upset if you miss out on this. PublicHealthEXPO.com

Consultant, advocate, professional, entrepreneur; our guest today holds all of these titles, and works across numerous public health silos with a passion that is inspiring. Tamara Mason’s lifelong dream was to become a doctor but realizations that she had while studying and working led to her interest in public health, and she has never looked back. In this episode, we discuss the work being done by Tamara’s company, Mason Consulting Incorporated LLC, to provide public health services and solutions to underserved communities. Tamara’s philosophy is based on the fact that communities know what is best for them, which is why her goal is to empower people within those communities. Tamara also explains why she thinks the silos that exist within the realm of public health are problematic, and how she works across these silos. We end the episode with some valuable advice from Tamara, for any aspiring public health professionals, no matter what stage of your public health journey you are in!

The guests featured on this podcast often find creative and fun ways to introduce their community to the world of epidemiology, and today’s guests are no different. Under the moniker Doughnuts and Data on Instagram, Mee-A Keeton and Sitara Weerakoon encourage their community to explore this field as a viable career option and develop a solid understanding of what can be accomplished through data analysis.

Today we take a special journey exploring the intersection of public health, veterinary medicine, and epidemiology, welcoming Dr. Millicent Eidson to the show!   Our guest has taken her passions for these areas, her well-earned expertise in the field, thrown in some entrepreneurial courage and creativity, and launched a series of books aiming to entertain and educate on the important areas of public health.   Dr. Eidson's fascinating career arc has led her through different positions and institutions and now the latest surprising development has helped her spread her wings into the literary world. In our conversation, we get to hear all about the steps leading up to this moment, her passion for teaching, mentoring, and learning, and her belief in the power of stories!   Dr. Edison shares some great advice for aspiring public health professionals and talks about the usefulness of following your curiosity and passions and taking lessons from the right mentors.

On this bonus episode, I’m sharing three important updates for our public health community. The updates include the podcast, upcoming webinars, and summer camp. Click here for more about the EXPO and summer camp. Click here to visit DrCHHuntley.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

Whether you are new to the public health space or you have been in the game for years, pricing your services can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a consultant! Welcome to another Q&A Coaching episode with today’s guest, Kaitlyn Esposito, one of the members of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group and a public health communicator and chronic illness advocate. Kaitlyn asked several questions during our session that many other public health consultants might have about pricing and promoting your services and products.

Prepare yourself to be inspired and amazed by this episode! Anna, a current student at Tulane University, walks us through her fascinating journey and why she is interested in public health. The field of public health lies at the intersection of her interests (health and politics) and allows her to approach issues with an intricate understanding of different issues. Anna also shares her experience of working at The Borgen Project and the valuable skills she gained from her internship. As a shy woman, she was encouraged to speak up and saw firsthand what can happen when you make your voice heard. I was so inspired by Anna and cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her!   Subscribe to the PHEC Podcast newsletter Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO

Melanie Padgett Powers is a freelance writer, magazine managing editor, copy editor and proofreader in the Washington, D.C., area. She has a background in small town journalism and has brought those skills and education into public health where she serves associations and organizations in a very creative way. On this episode, Melanie shares insights into her fascinating professional path and how she marries the different elements of her diverse skill set. She sheds light on why she is currently interested in racism as a public health crisis and talks about how her work has allowed her to explore different interests over the years. Our conversation with Melanie will inspire you to trust the path you are on and go after your dreams! Subscribe to the PHEC Podcast newsletter Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO

The first quarter of the year has already passed by, and has left me feeling grateful, honored, and encouraged. I’ve taken time to pause and reflect and would like to share my takeaways with you on this bonus episode. I’m sure you will find some inspiration and encouragement in this message!   Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO Work With Me - Business or Career Coaching

On this episode, I’m sharing another Q&A coaching session with one of the members of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. Meagan Erhart is an excellent example of someone with multiple degrees, diverse public health experience, and is trying to narrow down some of the ideas she has about consulting to figure out her starting point. I often work with clients to help them sort through their thoughts so that they can determine next steps. We rarely solve everything in one session, of course, but this is an example of how to start sorting through some of your ideas for public health consulting. Listen to this episode to hear how I guided her through this early process of sorting things out.

Are you interested in a public health career? Are you interested in public health consulting or entrepreneurship? The Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast is filled with resources in every episode to help you reach your career or business goals.

What is your networking strategy online? What is your favorite social media platform? How do you reach out to request new connections to add to your network? It’s time to focus on networking tips! On this episode, I will share seven simple but powerful professional tips that can be helpful for all public health professionals. Prepare to take notes as you listen to these tips and examples, and decide what works best for you.

On this episode, I’m connecting the recording from the LinkedIn live from this week because I want you to hear the conversation. My guest during this LinkedIn live was Chambraia Jones who is a global health professional. She works as an HIV/AIDS prevention program officer and she is a former client from 2019. It was fun to catch up with her during this meet and greet networking segment. She talked about global health, her career transitions, and shared some great bits of career advice. We had great engagement from the live audience live as well. Listen to this episode to hear the full conversation.

The best way for me to share it is by sharing the feedback from others who have experienced it and who are experiencing it for themselves. I’m so passionate about promoting the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO because it is such a unique and valuable resource that is helping to advance public health in a creative way. We learn so much from the journeys of others who are willing to open up and share. If you’d like to enroll in the expo then visit PublicHealthEXPO.com

When she left aerospace, she originally planned to pursue a MS in statistics. In her first year, she took an epidemiology course as an elective and was hooked on public health. Statistics became biostatistics, which led to epidemiology. On this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Vicki Hart, who is an Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont.  She will share how her career journey has helped her transition into her public health career today.   She also offers informative career tips for students, graduates and professionals.   Subscribe to the PHEC Podcast newsletter: https://PHECPodcast.com/  Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/  

On this episode, I’m sharing a conversation from a Q&A coaching session with one of the members of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. You’ll be able to benefit from hearing my answers to her questions. You might also find that you’ve had similar questions of your own and hearing this conversation might help you as much as it helped her.

You’re about to meet Imani Ransby, with the United South and Eastern Tribes, Tribal Epidemiology Center. The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers. Imani started working at USET in January 2020 as a Staff Epidemiologist in the Tribal Health and Program Support department. On this episode, you’ll learn about Imani’s journey into public health and USET through my interview.

On this episode, I’m sharing another Q&A coaching session with one of the members of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. Dr. LaQuasha Gaddis is an excellent example of someone who is well educated and has years of public health experience, who is trying to narrow down some of the ideas she has about consulting to figure out her starting point. I often work with clients to help them sort through their thoughts so that they can determine next steps. We rarely solve everything in one session, of course, but this is an example of a great place to start. Listen to this episode to hear how I guided her through narrowing down her ideas.

Many public health students and graduates desire to work with the CDC, but don’t know how to connect with the organization or don’t know much about the opportunities that exist to work with the agency. My guest on this episode is Christine Caraballo and she is the program manager for the PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program. She will share her career journey into public health, details about the global health fellowship program at CDC, and share powerful career tips for students, graduates, and professionals.   Subscribe to the PHEC Podcast newsletter:   Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO:

Several people have already told me how much they wish they had a community like our EXPO group when they were working on their degree in public health. Tune into this bonus episode to hear updates and to hear what others are saying about the EXPO.

On this episode, I thought it would be helpful to share my coaching session with one of the first coaching giveaway winners, Saran, of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO group. Saran is an excellent example of someone with years of public health experience, who has been quietly exploring ideas about consulting in their minds but not really having someone to talk it out with and fully explore the options. I’ve often worked with clients to help them sort through their thoughts so that they can determine next steps We rarely solve everything in one session, of course, but this is an example of a great place to start. Listen carefully to hear how I guided her through narrowing down her ideas into a manageable focal point.

You’re about to meet Audrey Juliussen and Jordan Skan, with the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center. The Alaska Native Epidemiology Center (ANEC) is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers. My first guest from the Alaska Native Epidemiology Center is Audrey Juliussen is an Ahtna Athabascan and Unangax̂ Alaska Native, and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. My second guest is Dr. Jordan Skan, who grew up in Ketchikan and is Tlingit. Dr. Skan provides support for the national Coordinating Center for Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country.

On this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Brittany Marshall and learn about her public health career journey. Here are just a few things that really stood out to me during the interview She is an Inspiring action-taker Amazing conversation left me in awe of her accomplishments and her passion for public health She “fell into public health by accident” Why she personally chose DrPH vs PhD In-depth discussion about the CDC Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) American Public Health Association (APHA) Executive board – youngest elected member   Episode Sponsor: Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO

Meet Paulina Sosa, Chair of Latinx COVID-19 Task Force & Doctoral student at Johns Hopkins Public health informatics program. She is also the founder of Latinx Voces, which she talks about during our podcast interview and she explains it more fully in the EXPO. Paulina Is one of the presenters of the Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO and shares her heart for Latinx Voces during the EXPO.  

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a brand new year! The year 2020 was filled with ups and downs for me, as I know it was for many of you as well. One of the ways that I navigated through the tough parts of 2020 was to focus on what could be learned, and how I could be empowered by those lessons to move forward. On this episode, I’m going to explain why I’m focusing on my business theme of “creatively advancing public health” so strongly for this new year.   Subscribe to the PHEC Podcast newsletter: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Consulting: https://www.drchhuntley.com/contact Work With Me - Business or Career Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/about

In this bonus episode, I will share a couple of important announcements, as well as officially wish you a Happy New Year.

You’re about to meet Forrest Lester and Delores Becenti, with the Navajo Epidemiology Center. The Navajo Epidemiology Center (NEC) was established in 2005 to manage Navajo Nation’s public health information systems, investigate diseases and injuries of concern, provide data and reports to effectively manage health programs, respond to public health emergencies, and coordinate these activities with other public health authorities. Navajo Epidemiology Center, is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers.

On this brand new episode of the podcast, I’m going to explain to you exactly what the upcoming 2021 Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO is and who it is for. The Expo is one of my favorite project to work on, so you will likely be able to hear the excitement in my voice!

On this brand new episode of the podcast, I’m going to share the 10 most popular interview episodes of 2020, as well as a couple of episodes that deserve an honorable mention.  As many of you are continuing to wrap up the year, this could be a great time to catch up on some previous podcast episodes that you may have missed. I certainly recommend all of my podcast episode, but it was a lot of fun to prepare the top 10 list that I’m about to share with you on this episode.

Learn five strategies that public health students and professionals can use to help wrap up the year and prepare to move forward. Be sure to listen to the full episode, and share with a friend. Resources mentioned: PublicHealthEXPO.com GetExperienceInPublicHealth.com  

Meet Dr. Kristi McClamroch, infectious disease epidemiologist and founder of Public Health Connected. On this episode, you’ll have the opportunity to get to learn about the creative and innovative ways that she is stepping out to advance public health.

On this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Amruta Dixit with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about her journey into public health. Dr. Dixit is an epidemiologist and the student development director. She talks about how they are serving the needs of their community and supporting the tribes during this COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the program focus and activities as well.

We can certainly all agree that this year has been more than stressful. I think it is important to take time to pause and reflect.  Reflect on what you’ve done, what you’re doing, where you’re going. Doing this helps you to make sure that you are on track with your career and business goals, and to make adjustments as necessary.

This particular episode will be a little different than my typical interviews, because it is more student-focused rather than from the perspective of a career professional. I'm excited to shake things up a bit and hopefully shine some light on the positive activities that my guests are part of, in hopes of it serving as inspiration for other students and schools of public health as well. You’ll meet Alexis Hooper and Toni Junious of the Black Public Health Student Network at George Washington University, Milken Institute School Of Public Health.

If you are a regular listener of the podcast, then you’ve likely heard a recent special promotional announcement from one of our sponsors, MEE Productions.  In this episode, you will meet the founder of MEE Productions, Ivan Juzang. Learn about his journey into public health, and his passion to address health disparities and public health issues affecting underserved and devalued communities.

On this episode, you’ll meet Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn with the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about her journey into public health. Samantha is a Senior Epidemiologist and Program Manager. She talks about how they are serving the needs of their community and supporting the tribes during this COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the program focus and activities before the pandemic to provide a well-rounded view of her work.

Dr. Pierre Vigilance is a health executive with 20 years of experience from the non-profit, government, and academic sectors. His primary expertise is in public health operations management, community health strategies, the social determinants of health, and executive education. He is a systems-level thinker focused on improving health outcomes in underserved communities.

My guest on this episode is Asya Spears, a Biostatistician and CEO of Rose Data Studio. Asya has a desire to use data for social good and is on a mission to equip others with the skills they need to do the same. From writing first lines of code to identifying the best visualizations for data, she has guided hundreds of public health professionals as they apply statistical concepts to design programs and complete projects that ensure delivery of high-quality health outcomes for all. She earned her BS in Mathematics from Spelman College and MS in Biostatistics from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

Araba Assan is an early career public health professional who works at a non-profit public health organization evaluating programs related to tobacco control and prevention and asthma management. Araba has experience in mental health education and maternal child health research. However, she has always been passionate about public health, and has been a fierce advocate on issues related to health equity and racial justice. Araba chose public health as a career to help eliminate health disparities and inequities among vulnerable populations. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Araba and her public health career journey.

I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with the Tribal Epidemiology Centers to bring you special sponsored episodes, focused on the public health of American Indians and Alaska Natives. On this episode, I’d like to take some time to share a bit more about the organization, share several resources, including their response to COVID-19.

My guest on this episode is Dr. Matthew Fox, who is an epidemiologist and podcaster. Matthew Fox, DSc, MPH, is a Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health at Boston University. He joins me to share his journey into public health, which I know you will enjoy.

On this episode you’ll meet Christina Haswood and learn about her journey into public health, from her Navajo heritage and culture to her public health work in policy, research, and politics for the state of Kansas. Christina is a public health professional and a candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 10. If elected, Christina would be just the third Native American in Kansas history to be a state legislature. I found out during the interview that Christina has been a long time listener of the podcast, and in fact, she listened to the podcast throughout her entire MPH program journey! 

Derick Chia is a Public Health Epidemiologist for Ottawa County, Michigan where he facilitates the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data. Derick believes achieving health equity is heavily reliant on systematic data tracking and reporting to inform public health practice and policies. Over the years, Derick has acquired a diverse background in public health beginning from his hometown in Cameroon, where he worked as a data manager with the Cameroon HIV Free Project, to working with both governmental and non-profit organizations in the State of Michigan on efforts around health disparities, communicable diseases and harm reduction. Derick holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Earth sciences from the University of Buea, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) with emphasis in Epidemiology from Grand Valley State University. Derick is keen on continuously applying his expertise and diverse public health experience to close the disproportionate gaps in healthcare outcomes across disadvantaged communities. In his free time, Derick enjoys reading, playing/coaching sports, exploring the beauty of Pure Michigan, good coffee and good people.

On this episode you’ll meet Shelby Graves and learn about her journey into public health, as well as the work that she currently does as a public health freelancer. Shelby is a Health Policy Analyst, who had earned a Bachelor of Science in Community and Public Health, as well as a Master of Public Health. Her previous work encompassed comprehensive sexual health education, HIV and mental health services, and global health consulting. She currently engages in community health assessment and planning, using a social justice lens in all aspects of her work.

On this episode, you’ll meet Chris TallBear with the Oklahoma Area Tribal Epidemiology Center, and hear about his amazing journey into public health. He is a talented storyteller and servant leader, providing value to his organization and community. You’ll also learn about the Oklahoma Area Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States.

My guest on this episode is Corinna Kelley, who is a leader and advocate for advancing quality public health practices that address health inequalities and impact change in her local community. Corinna has over 14 years of knowledge and experience working in various Public Health specialties from Infection Control, Emergency Management, Food Safety & Defense, Entomology, Epidemiology, as well as Occupational and Community Health. Tune in to the full episode to hear about Corinna’s public health career journey.

It is official! The Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast has released a new episode every single week since it started in August of 2017. This is an amazing milestone! As we celebrate on this episode, I thought it would be fun to have an “Ask Me Anything” episode to address some of your questions. In the process of preparing for this, we received a lot of questions, and narrowed them down to a manageable list that I could answer on one episode. To make it even more fun and interesting, I decided to bring on my team and answer your questions. Tune in to this very special episode, filled with questions, answers, laughs, reflection, and insights.

Exciting to be approaching the official 3 year anniversary of the podcast, coming up next week. On this episode, I’d like to share my top 5 lessons learned over the last 3 years of podcasting. There’s been a ton, but I narrowed it down to my top 5 to share with you. Thank you all for being a part of this community! I appreciate each and every one of you, and I look forward to all of us continuing on the public health journey together.

On this episode, you’ll meet Tommy Ghost Dog and Celena McCray and hear about their journeys into public health. You’ll also learn about the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States.

Did you know we have a public health networking group for our community? In this episode, I will tell you all about it (including the backstory). We’ve got some exciting new activities coming up, which I will also share with you in this episode.

My guest on this episode is Dr. Keosha Bond, a behavioral scientist and sexual health educator from New York. She and I had such a great time during this interview.  Before I started recording, we were chatting about a few different things just getting to know each other before the recording officially started.  I often do this with guest and it helps builds rapport and eases their nerves a bit if they’re feeling anxious about the interview. Dr. Bond and I quickly found out that we have several unique things in common both personally and professionally, and it was simply nice and refreshing to be able to visit with her for a little while.

In this episode, I’m going to share the details of a new eBook that my team and I put together, which is now available as a free gift to all new podcast subscribers. I’m going to tell you all about it and how you can get a copy of it for yourself.

On this episode, you’ll meet Jonathan Davis and hear about his journey into public health. You’ll also learn about the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States.

Let’s hit the pause button on everything going on around us for a few minutes and focus on ourselves. As a professional group, we are beyond stressed out and if we don’t pause and take better care of ourselves, then we will not be able to advance our mission. In this episode, I’m transparent, vulnerable with you to demonstrate my point and hopefully help you in the process.

In this episode, I share several resources and tips to help you with your public health career development over the summer.

Nicole is a seasoned and respected public health professional who has strong relationships with community-based organizations, academia, and other stakeholders. During her 15 years with the local health department she has managed public health programs focused on workforce development, health equity, the social determinants of health, and the impacts of institutionalized racism and other forms of oppression on health outcomes. Her memoir “Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson” will be released Summer 2020. In fact, by the time this episode is published, her book should be available as well. At the end of this episode, I will tell you where you can find the link to her new book.

My nephew, Jadon Williams explains injustice. Listen to this message, explained through a story written by this 15 year old young man.   Warning: It is a very emotional bonus episode.

On this episode, you’ll meet Antoinette Medina and hear about her journey into public health. You’ll also learn about the California Tribal Epidemiology Center, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States.

In this podcast episode, you will learn about our newest program, Get Experience in Public Health Using Online Tools and Technology. Most importantly, you’ll hear about this program from those who enrolled early and worked through the program with me while it was in the final stages of development. My guests on this episode are Courtney Dillingham, Leanne Dumeny, and Danielle Shoemake.

This message is for current students, and graduates who need experience in public health.  I am well aware that one of the biggest challenges many students and recent graduates face is lack of experience in public health, and I've created a great solution that addresses this old challenge in a new creative way. In this bonus episode, you'll learn all about it!

In a world of pandemics, epidemics and the unknown where communities experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their health to unravel. Quinyatta Mumford, MPH, CHES, founder of Mumford and Associates, LLC and the heart behind the Curvy Consciousness movement; accepts the call to be the change agent.

In this episode, you will meet Brittany Prince Evans, and learn about her journey into public health. She is the founder of WellStart Initiatives, which is dedicated to the development and implementation of strategies that will decrease health disparities. Tune in to hear details about Brittany’s public health career journey, as well as career advice she shares for public health students and graduates.

On this episode, you’ll meet Wyatt Pickner and Crisandra Wilkie and hear about their journeys into public health. You’ll also learn about the Urban Indian Health Institute in Seattle WA, which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States.

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

**At the time this episode is published, Sandra is just weeks away from officially being Dr. Sandra J Coker. The title and headings reflect the near future status.** Sandra Coker is an emergency medicine physician-in-training set to begin her career in the summer of 2020. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, one of the most diverse cities in the country, she found herself immersed in multicultural communities from an early age. This upbringing, partnered with her passion to serve the underserved, led her to pursue her dreams of becoming an emergency medicine physician with specific focus on diversity and inclusion and social medicine. Sandra is also the founder of Black Girl White Coat, a social media initiative dedicated to providing motivation, mentorship, scholarship, and representation for students traditionally underrepresented in the various fields of healthcare.

Dr. Tameka Ivory Walls, is a Mississippi native, currently residing in Greenwood, MS.  She received her PhD in Public Health Epidemiology from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry and Master of Science in Environmental Science from Mississippi Valley State University. Dr. Walls has an impressive and extensive public health background. She has facilitated alliances and collaborations with churches, barbershops, healthcare systems, community based organizations, municipalities, policy makers, and community health workers. Her research experience includes cancer, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disease risk prevention in high-risk populations. Dr. Walls is a results-driven and team-oriented professional who has worked in the Mississippi Delta training, directing, and leading diverse groups.

You are in for a treat! This episode is part of a special sponsored series of episodes. Each month, one of the Tribal Epidemiology Centers will be featured, here on the podcast. The purpose is to raise awareness throughout the public health community of the amazing and important public health work that is being done at each of the centers. On this episode, you’ll learn about the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC), which is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) funded by the Indian Health Service’s Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention to assist in improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States. 

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

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

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

My guest in this POWERFUL episode is William Moore, who is a health educator for Ramsey County in Minnesota, and a certified perinatal educator.  William is one of the first of two men in the history of the state of Minnesota to become a certified Doula and Lactation Educator. He has used his passion for this work to engage fathers in the community and make them a more integral part of the birth process, prenatal and postpartum. He has earned honors such as the 2019 Sons of Bransford Mentorship award and recognized as a 2019 De Beaumont Foundation 40 under 40 honoree. William believes all things, no matter how improbable, are made possible when you live by the idea of “doing all things with audacity and vision.”

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

In this episode, I’m going to be vulnerable and transparent about addressing racism on college campuses everywhere. Because we know that racism impacts health, this is a public health topic that I want to address with the public health community. My apologies for the strain in my voice, but this was one of the most difficult episodes for me to record. The topic is personal, sensitive, and important. It represents an issue that so many people deal with every day. Although I will discuss the problem, I will also share some resources that I believe are excellent options for addressing this problem right now.  I’m asking for all of you to listen to this full episode.  We need all hands on deck for this. At the very end, I have one big “ask” of you.

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

The Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO is an online event where a select panel of public health consultants and entrepreneurs, who are passionate about the needs they address and the populations they serve, come together to share their businesses. I’m excited to announce that the EXPO, our most popular virtual event, is back and better than ever! In this episode, I will tell you all about the expo, when to join live, and how to join on demand. I will start by explaining what is different from last year, then I will provide a full overview of the expo so that we are all clear and on the same page. DrCHHuntley.com/expo

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

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

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

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

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

What does public health career success mean to you? This has come up quite often recently. So, let’s take a moment to talk about what public health career success really means. Addressing this now will help you prepare to move forward and progress toward your career goals.

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

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

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

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

My guest on this episode is Nianest Maria Alers Berreto, an epidemiologist and podcaster. Nianest is an infectious disease Epidemiologist focusing on vector-borne diseases. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, and her Masters of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health. After receiving her masters, she completed a 2-year fellowship in Applied Epidemiology at the Hawaii Department of Health. Besides her work as an epidemiologist she currently hosts a public health and health humanities podcast where she uses science communication and storytelling tools to promote health and wellness within the Hispanic and Spanish-speaking community.

Dr. Phelesia Foster has a laboratory background as a chemist but currently works as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  She is also a certified health coach and the founder of 4Ever Wellness. Dr. Foster is passionate about all things related to health and wellness. For the last 15 years, she has been reading, researching, and working with women in Cleveland, MS to promote wellness. She has a strong desire to meet families within her local community and globally at their current level of health awareness and educate them on simple, effective ways they can live healthier, happier lives.  She says, It's All About Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition!

There is so much power in collaborating with colleagues. In this episode, I explain and exciting collaboration and take you behind the scenes and walk you through, from the very beginning ideas and vision. Listen now to hear the exciting full story!

Vanessa Chilombo Da Costa is a Global Health Epidemiology Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in South Africa. She is also the founder of Chilombo Global Career Services, providing resume reviews and other related career services to recent public health graduates.

Today’s episode features Dr. Moaz Abeldelwadoud, who is a physician and researcher currently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. He joins me to discuss his impressive international public health journey.

Dr. Toby Yak is a professional epidemiologist with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health. Learn about how his passion for the prevention of youth substance abuse and how the dangers of underage drinking inspired his journey.

In today’s episode I speak with Harvey A. Kennedy, who has extensive teaching and research experience in the area of Sexual Health and Behavior Modification. His work revolves around shedding light on important health disparities in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in the UK.

Tune into this bonus episode to hear two great stories and examples of networking experience from public health conferences! Will you be attending a conference soon? Take action! DrCHHuntley.com/resources

In today’s episode I interview Amy Schlotthauer, President and Owner of AES Consulting firm. We talk about how Amy’s experience in public health building various skill-sets such as project management, grant writing, program evaluation, and data analysis allowed her to make the impact that she is making now.

This is a great list and resource for public health podcasts.   HINT:  Our podcast is #2 on this list of Top 15 Public Health Podcasts!!

Today’s guest is Dielda J Robertson, who has 28 years experience in public health. We discuss her extensive background where she served in viral Hepatitis prevention and coordination, Women’s Health and Prevention, and Bioterrorism Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as several years as a Laboratory scientist.

Today I interview Dr. Makhabele Nolana Woolfork, an epidemiologist of over 10 years at the local, state, federal, and global levels. She is currently a PHI/CDC Global HIV Epidemiology Fellow within the CDC’s Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. She shares her experience, and gives tips to students and graduates on how to make advancements in their public health careers.  

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Karen Mancera-Cuevas on her experience in public health care as a researcher and practitioner. She talks about her current programs at Northwestern University and how her first job in high school led her to a career in Public Health. Listen to hear her priceless advice for future graduates on ways of obtaining a great position after college.

Are you looking to continue developing your career in the public health field? In this episode, I lay out the different programs that I’ve been working on to provide support for your journey in developing a career in public health.

Summer is ending, students are starting or returning to schools and universities around the world. Listen to this episode for updates as we get ready to move into the new season of professional development. I'm asking everyone to share the podcast with at least one friend, classmate, or colleague within your public health network so that others can benefit from the podcast. Ask them to subscribe to the podcast.

The American Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Section wanted to give students an opportunity to talk about their research on the podcast.  Students who were interested in participating were asked to submit their research information and were selected based on their complete responses.  Coming on the podcast to discuss their research gives students some experience in discussing their research.    In this episode you’ll hear from our final two student members who were chosen to share their research experience.  Joining me on this episode is Katie Reget from DePaul University and James Schlitt from Virginia Tech.   

This Episode: I share a personal story and recent professional networking experience. Final episode of the 3 part series devoted to professional networking. Be sure to listen to part 1 (episode 103) and part 2 (episode 104). In this episode I will recap what we covered during the challenge.  I will also be talking about the programs that are available to help you take action on taking your professional networking to the next level. Links to everything I will discuss can be found in the show notes for this episode. DrCHHuntley.com/podcast

This episode...   Officially marks 2 years of the podcast!! (YAY)   Part 2 of 3 part episode series devoted to professional networking. If you haven’t listened to part 1 then be sure you go back and listen to episode 103.   I will be talking about Leveling up your professional networking- doing something different from what you’ve always done (maybe even a little outside of your comfort zone) to help you get better results.   I’ll cover 5 reasons you should be networking, then share tips from previous guests on the podcast regarding importance of networking, and finally tie the messages together at the end with some key takeaways and action steps for you.   This is a coaching session and I’m going a little deeper into this topic because it deserves all of our attention.  So, since I’m putting in the effort to share it on this deep level, I’m asking you to do the same regarding listening.  What I’m about to share will be very helpful for a lot of you.   As a community, students, professionals of all levels, let’s take our networking efforts to the next level.  I have resources to help you do exactly that!  Visit DrCHHuntley.com    

This is an exciting time for me as I’ve recently celebrated 100 episodes of the podcast, and I’m also reaching the official two-year mark of the podcast.   I love being able to reflect and see the tremendous growth since the start of the podcast, and I also love being able to plan where I want to go in the next two years.   Right now is a great time to focus on the reason why I decided to start this particular business. Of all of the types of business models I could have created and followed, I chose to focus my efforts and attention on sharing tips and strategies that help you enter or transition into the field of public health, just like the introduction of every podcast episodes says.   I’m kicking off a three-part career coaching series that will help bring everyone together. If you’re a long-time listener, then this will be a great time of refocusing with me. If you’re relatively new to the podcast, then this will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about what I offer and how I can help. This is for everybody: students, graduates, public health professionals of all levels, and business owners.   With this episode is I’m kicking of a professional networking challenge. I’m challenging you to step up your professional networking and make it a higher priority because it is such an important part of your career strategy and there is always room for improvement.  

The American Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Section wanted to give students an opportunity to talk about their research on the podcast.  Students who were interested in participating were asked to submit their research information and were selected based on their complete responses. Coming on the podcast to discuss their research gives students some experience in discussing their research.  In this episode you’ll hear from two student members of the APHA Epidemiology section, Frances Dean and Kelly O’Shea, as they discuss their student research experience.

In this episode, I share an interview with Dr. Rebecca Drewette-Card. Dr. Drewette-Card is the President of Public Health Partners, which is a woman-owned consulting firm based in Maine and serving clients throughout the United States.  She was also one of the cohosts of my first Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo held back in March of 2019.   Dr. Drewette-Card previously worked for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Public Health Prevention Service.  She has also worked in state health departments in New Mexico, Oregon, North Carolina and Maine. Additionally, she has worked at a small college and a large university.  Her career has given her both breadth and depth of experience, which has provided her with opportunities to develop a wide-range of public health skills including social marketing, report-writing, intervention development, coalition-building, program planning, evaluation, conference and training development, and public speaking. Dr. Drewette-Card joins me on this interview to share her journey into public health, and shares some tips and advice for students, graduates, job-seekers, and advice for anyone thinking about building a business in public health. 

Can you believe we are at episode 100? Wow!   In this episode, I share an interview with you that I believe is the perfect way to celebrate this milestone episode.   If you follow me on social media, then you probably noticed that I was recently featured in a video interview entitled “This Epidemiologist Serves as a Guide to Up and Coming Scientists” and it was for a show called “Your Mark on the World” by Devin Thorpe.   Your Mark on the World publishes their interviews in a video format that also gets published to its website and YouTube channel. There is also a podcast by the same name, where they publish the audio version of the interview as well.   I was thrilled when I was invited to be a guest on the show, and I think you all can appreciate the details and full story behind this experience.   DrCHHuntley.com  

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In this episode, I’m sharing with you another valuable resource and will tell you how you can try it out for FREE!   That resource is Audible. Audible will provide a free trial of their service to listeners of the Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast and also provide financial support to the podcast just for sharing and promoting their service. It is a win-win all around because it’s a great resource and I absolutely love using it!   I want to explain what audible is, recommend 3 categories to explore and explain why I’m recommending them, then tell you where you can find the link to start your free trial.  

This is a coaching episode for both students of public health and professionals who are already in the field of public health. You will want to listen to carefully, think creatively, and check the bottom of this show notes page for details and links.   I’m going to share a valuable resource with you, including some of my favorite examples of use, and then tell you how you can try it out for free. I want you to listen carefully, before you sign up for the free trial. This way you can first narrow down which resource you want to use, and then make the most of your free trial period to determine if its something you want to continue or cancel. In other words, I’m going to help you make the most of the free trial period with what I’m about to share with you.    

This episode features an interview with Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, a member of the APHA Epidemiology section, and recent graduate of the DrPH program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). She joins us to discuss her student research of obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Recently, I asked our community to name their biggest public health career challenge, the one thing that was preventing them from accomplishing their career goals.  My reason for asking was so that I could direct people toward helpful resources.  I found that some people didn’t realize that resources were available to address their specific challenges.  Some people were aware of the resources, but just not taking action, and others were trying to ignore their challenges and not do anything about addressing them at all. In this episode I will discuss some of the challenges mentioned in the community, and share my feedback and responses to those challenges.  The information on this episode will help so many more people who are dealing with similar issues to know that they are not alone and that help exists if they want it. If you are someone who is facing any of the challenges that are discussed in this episode, then listen carefully.  I understand that not everyone will want to use these resources, but I also know that some of you have been looking for these resources and will take action.  It is my goal to make sure that you are aware of what is available to you.  You have options.

In this episode, you will meet the Leah Roman of Roman Public Health Consulting.  In a previous episode, I mentioned Leah as a great example of professional networking.  Those of you who know her are probably nodding your heads right now.  She is very genuine and networking seems to come naturally to her.  You may also remember Leah from the very first Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo that I held, where she was one of my cohosts. She joins me on this episode to talk about her public health journey, from employee to consultant and business owner. She also has a few tips for anyone who may be interested in consulting.  She talks in depth about who she serves in her business, and the course that she created called “Contemplating Consulting: A readiness guide to help public health professionals decide to hit the breaks or take the leap.”  Listen carefully as Leah describes her online course, and if it is something that you’re interested in, then be sure to listen to the full episode, because I will come back after the interview to tell you about a special offer that she is providing just for my podcast audience

In this episode, you will meet the CEO of CVH Consulting, Christie VanHorn.  If her name sounds familiar to you, then you may remember her from the very first Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo that I held, where she was one of my cohosts. She joins me on this episode to talk about her public health journey, from employee to consultant.  She talks about who she serves in her business, her ideal client, the types of services she provides, and what she loves about her role as a consultant. She also has a few tips for job seekers, that are very similar to what you often hear from me. I’m confident that you will enjoy this episode. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my interview with Christie.

In this episode, I share a story, a message, and an opportunity with you all. I encourage you to listen closely, and take action if any part of this message resonates with you.  The opportunity is a global health initiative, a fellowship opportunity for visionary young women compelled to carry out the work of achieving universal health coverage for those in greatest need. The story and message is that the initiative is in memory of, Samya Stumo, who died at age 24 in an airplane crash. She was dedicated to reducing obstacles to accessing health care, particularly those faced by women.  Samya is the niece of Dr. Rania Milleron, who was my guest on the podcast, back on episode 74, which was recorded and published before this tragedy occurred. Dr. Milleron is a regular listener of this podcast, as well as an active member of the developing your public health career strategy program and group. She is a multidisciplinary professional in public health with a passion for policy and advocacy. Please take the time to listen to episode 74 and learn more about Dr. Milleron and her public health journey.

This is a great opportunity for me to talk to you about my why. In this episode, I explain why I started this podcast, and created programs. Of all of the businesses I could have started, I explain why I chose to build a business around helping all of you get into the field of public health or transition into public health careers. You’ll better understand why I care so much.

Dr. Elliston is a public health executive with extensive work experience with several public health institutions. She is the President and CEO of Public Health Solutions Executive Search Firm (PHS), which serves as the catalyst in connecting mid to senior level professionals with top public health firms. Dr. Elliston and I are working on ways to combine efforts and better serve our communities. For now, I’d like you to focus your attention on this interview and get to know Dr. Elliston and learn all about PHS.

Our community has grown tremendously over the last couple of years and I’m thrilled about that. With growth comes change, and it is time to pivot and make adjustments.  Not only to accommodate our growth to date, but we must change in order to continue to grow. You know the saying, “what got us here, won’t get us there." Change is good.  In fact, I will say that change is great!  Especially in this case. Listen to the full episode to hear the details. https://www.patreon.com/drchhuntley

This episode features a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Epidemiology section. My guest is Dr. Sreelekha Prakash. She shares her journey into public health with a global health prospective.  She started her career as a medical doctor, specifically an emergency clinician, treating patients in India.  She describes how that experience created an opportunity for research and laid the foundation for her journey into public health and her career in academics and research here in the US, where she serves as a Health Sciences Faculty member pursuing research of health-related issues.  Be sure to listen all the way through, because she gives some great career advice toward the end.

My guest on this episode is Dr. Maria Mora Pinzon.  She is a preventive medicine and public health physician. Doctors in this specialty use research, epidemiology, quality improvement and policy to promote health. Since they have full medical licenses, they are also able to diagnose and treat patients in a variety of settings.  Dr. Pinzon is the president-elect of the Young Physicians section of the American College of Preventive Medicine, which is the medical organization were preventive medicine physicians like Dr. Pinzon connect and obtain new tools and skills to advance their careers.  The purpose of the Young Physicians section is to identify needs of young physicians and develop initiatives to address those needs.  I first met Dr. Pinzon when she reached out to me and invited me to speak to the physicians in this section and discuss various career opportunities in public health and ways to diversify their income.  After learning more about the ACPM, I thought it would be a great idea to invite her on the podcast to share her public health journey. She also shares some ideas about opportunities for collaboration between public health students and preventive medicine physicians.

I’m delighted to introduce you to my special guest on this episode, Rosalie Aguilar.  Rosalie is the national project coordinator for Salud America!, which is a national Latino-focused organization that creates culturally relevant and research-based stories, videos, and tools to inspire people to start and support healthy changes to policies, systems, and environments where Latino children and families can equitably live, learn, work, and play. The content created and distributed by Salud America! reaches over 250,000 moms, dads, providers, researchers, community leaders, and school personnel who are interested in working to push for healthy changes in schools and build health equity for Latino, and all kids. I first met Rosalie when she reached out to me as asked me to cohost a TweetChat with Salud America!.  This is a weekly event that focuses on various topics that align with the organizations focus.  It’s held on Twitter’s platform every Tuesday at 12pm CST/1pm ET and uses the hashtag #saludtues. The event that I cohosted along with the American Heart Association of Minnesota and a few other organizations, was titled the Impact of Sugar & Healthier Alternatives.  The timing of that particular event was aligned with podcast episode #53, Interview with Karen Akins, International Quit Soda Day, where Karen discussed the negative of soda and sugary drinks among children in Mexico.  If you haven’t heard that episode, then I encourage you to listen to it.  I enjoyed the experience and appreciated Rosalie for reaching out to me, and when I invited her to be my guest on the podcast she was equally excited.  Now, I knew it would be a very interesting interview, having her discuss Salud America!.  However, what I didn’t expect was her journey into public health to be so rich and full of experience, passion, and insight.  I am very excited to share that interview with all of you.

Today we are going to talk about professional networking in public health by sharing a few tips and specific stories of some recent and awesome networking success story examples. Whether you are seeking, starting, or transitioning into a job in public health, or starting a consulting or other type of public health business, you should definitely give this episode your full attention.

Jane Fadesere has over 16 years of experience as a community pharmacist. She has practiced pharmacy in Maryland, Washington DC, West Virginia, Louisiana and currently in Texas. She has experience in various pharmacy settings including pain management, medical supplies, independent pharmacy, and chain pharmacy.  Jane practices medication safety on a daily basis, ensuring that patients receive the right medications and dosages. Jane obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Howard University, Washington DC. She also has a dual MBA/MPH earned from Benedictine University, Lisle IL. She is currently a staff pharmacist with CVS Pharmacy. Her interest in public health started while she was in pharmacy school. In this episode, she discusses some of the opportunities that exist for the role of the pharmacist in public health.  She talks about her strong desire to help educate and empower underserved and underinsured populations, especially those who suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Jane refers to herself as a “volunteer junkie” and has served as a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) since 2010, as well as several other organizations. She serves on the Board of Directors of Minority Women Pharmacists Association, Inc. (MWPA). MWPA became incorporated in 2018 and part of their mission is to enhance the presence of minority women in the healthcare industry, provide service to their communities, and to support each other.

Dr. Brown talks about her journey into public health and her experiences along the way.  She is a professor, researcher, owns a consulting business, and hosts a podcast.  She is passionate about HIV research, mental health, trauma, and aging.  She shares some valuable tips and advice for public health students, professionals, and those interested in starting a business. So be sure to listen to this full episode. I also want to point out that this interview was recorded when I was sick.  Hopefully you’ll be able to move past the sound of my voice and just focus on the information that we actually discuss.  I was worried that my congestion would be too much of a distraction, but my interview schedule is sometimes a little hard to maneuver and change and I knew it would be difficult to reschedule the interview.  So, I decided to continue as planned.  My editor said that I don’t sound too bad, but I just wanted to explain that ahead of time.

In this episode, I pour out my heart and even share a personal story to help me drive my message as I discuss the topic of childhood vaccination. I’m not discussing this from the point of whether or not you should vaccinate your children.  The purpose of discussing this topic is to address the need for improved public health communication on the topic of childhood vaccination.  Social media platforms provide an incredible opportunity for effective public health communication, with millions of users on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. However, I see a missed opportunity to educate, and build trust. It is largely due to poor public health communication. I’m asking for your help with this episode.  After you listen, I’m asking everyone to share this episode widely throughout your network of coworkers, classmates, and colleagues.

What is a social entrepreneur?  What is a public health entrepreneur? In this episode, I’m going to talk about public health consulting and entrepreneurship.  I will start with a discussion about entrepreneurship and then move into the opportunities that exist, and finally share details of the Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo. DrCHHuntley.com

My guest on this episode is Heather Flattery, and she is the Manager of Membership and Marketing at the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE).  SOPHE is a nonprofit, independent professional association that represents a diverse membership of nearly 4,000 health education professionals and students in the United States and 25 international countries.  Heather joins me on this episode to share with all of us about the organization’s focus, as well as the mission, vision, and values of SOPHE.  She will discuss some of its major accomplishments and also how it uniquely serves the community of public health professionals. Additionally, she shares her own personal journey into public health and provides yet another example of the many important ways that you can serve in this broad public health field.

In this episode, we are going to highlight the work of Haley Greene, one of our student leaders in the American Public Health Association (APHA) Epidemiology section.  Haley is currently a graduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham working on her Masters of Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology.  She is also the Student Liaison Chair in the Epidemiology Section of the APHA.   She is going to join us on this episode to describe her research experience, why she chose it, what she’s learned from it, as well as how she believes this will help her prepare for her future career in public health.

This special BONUS episode is only available to subscribers of the podcast.  Tune in to learn about the new 5-Day Public Health Career Goals Challenge and how you can use this exercise to help you begin to focus on your career goals. Click this link to join the challenge. 

In this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Jasmine Ward, founder of Black Ladies in Public Health (BLiPH).  BLiPH is a global community of black women who are interested in, are training, and working in public health.  The organization promotes scholarship, service, self-care, and support for health equity.   This episode is for you even if you are not a black lady in public health, but you are interested in supporting issues, causes, and policy that relates to black ladies in public health.  This episode is for you if you want to be inspired by hearing the public health journey of Dr. Ward and her connection with the populations and causes that she cares most about.  This episode is definitely for you if you are black, female, and interested in public health.  Dr. Jasmine Ward is a health educator with specific interest in understanding and addressing health disparities.  She has experience as a professor, community health leader, advocate, and a public health entrepreneur.  She serves as an assistant professor at a local college in the Dallas Fort Worth area, and serves as the Director of Programs for a Dallas based organization that is focuses on providing health education, testing, counseling, and support services related to HIV, HepC and substance abuse for Black MSMs, Trans Women, and their families.  She is a passionate, driven, and intelligent leader who is authentic, relatable, and has a great sense of humor!  I truly enjoyed this interview and appreciate her for taking the time to come on this episode and share her journey, tips, and insights, with all of us.

The Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues (SAAPHI) consists of researchers, academics, professionals, and students who share an interest and passion in improving the health of African American communities. This is accomplished through research, leadership/mentorship and policy. SAAPHI continues to grow and poise itself as a premier research and education organization dedicated to examining the role of race, and more specifically racism, as a contributing factor in determining the health status of African Americans. My special guest in this episode is Dr. Sandy-Asari Hogan, who is the current president of SAAPHI. She describes herself as having the passion for translation of research to practice and describes herself as a “disrupter of disparity and elevator of equity”.  In essence, she sees herself as a bridge between research and practice.

Cierra Sisters is a community-based organization created by and for African Americans with cancer in the greater Seattle WA area.  Cierra Sisters fills a critical public health need by breaking the cycle of fear, increasing knowledge concerning breast cancer in the African-American and underserved communities.  The organization empowers the African American community through local, national, and global events and partnerships. Cierra Sisters has partnered with major cancer research institutes, and academic research partners to advance its mission.  During the Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues (SAAPHI) conference, I sat next to the founder of Cierra Sisters, Bridgette Hempstead, and we became fast friends. She presented research at the conference and promoted the organization. Bridgette is a 23 year three times breast cancer survivor!  The more I learned about her and the organization, the more I was intrigued, inspired, and moved to action.  I knew I wanted to support her organization in some way, and also knew that I wanted to bring her on the podcast and introduce her to all of you. So, in just a little while, I will bring you my interview with Bridgette and let her tell you about the organization and her journey.  The timing of this episode is important because it aligns with a milestone event that I will let Bridgette explain. Just a side note worth highlighting here is this.  Bridgette is not formally trained in public health.  She does not have a degree in public health.  In fact, she recently spoke to a group in San Francisco that introduced her as “the accidental activist” who has been making a tremendous positive public health impact for over 23 years.  I want everyone who’s listening to hear her passion, and drive in the stories she shares and the examples she gives.  Her message is inspiring.  Imagine what you can do once you connect with the area of public health that you are most passionate about, and the populations that you care most about serving. My hope is that you will be inspired by this episode.

This episode is a special featured episode for the American Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Section and my guest today is Dr. Noel Barengo.  Dr. Barengo is a medical doctor with a Masters of public health and a PhD.  He received his academic training in Finland, Switzerland, and Sweden.  He currently works in Miami Florida as an assistant professor at Florida International University College of Medicine. His global public health experience includes starting a public health NGO that served populations in both Finland and Nigeria.  He has also worked in non-communicable diseases in Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay. He is an active member of the American Public Health Association in both the Physical Activity Section as well as the Epidemiology Section. So, let’s jump right into that interview with Dr. Barengo.

Dr. Ogunsakin is an infectious disease physician who has been practicing in the state of Georgia for over twenty years treating patients who have had a wide variety of infectious diseases including HIV infection, bone and joint infections, complicated skin infections, and multi drug resistant bacterial infections.  In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Ogunsakin has completed his MBA, as well as his MPH.  He is also a member of my Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy program.  He shares his journey into public health, why he decided to enroll in my program, and how it has helped him.  He also shares his passion for global health and a bit about his plans for the future.

In this episode, I’m honored to introduce you to my special guest, Dr. Rania Milleron. She is a multidisciplinary professional in public health with a passion for policy and advocacy, as well as biomedical science, with expertise in vector borne infectious disease.  She is also an author, which she will discuss in more detail during the interview.  Dr. Milleron completed her Master of Science degree in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health, and her PhD in Molecular Genetics of Infectious Disease Vectors from The University of Texas. Dr. Milleron is also a member of my Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy program. She talks about her experience in great detail such as how she found the program, her decision to join, and how it has impacted her so far.  She provides feedback and several examples. She has a very diverse background! She is fascinated by the interdisciplinary nature of public health, a field that is more cooperative than individualistic. Because of this, she explains how she is able to wear many hats such as microbiologist, program specialist, or epidemiologist.  It also means that she is able to work with a wide variety of collaborators in government, academia, or commercial industry, as well as work with a variety of stakeholders such as physicians, scientists, or data analysts. If you are someone who is struggling to transition into public health from a different field, or trying to figure out what to do with your degree in public health, then I encourage you to pay close attention to Dr. Milleron’s story and message.  She is a great example of how to successfully interconnect your diverse experiences with public health.

In this episode, I introduce you to Tamiko Prescod, as she discusses her journey into public health, shares her experience, and offers encouragement. Tamiko has a BS in biology, and recently completed her MPH.  Her background includes work in retail pharmacy, clinical laboratory support, and clerical support at a local government agency.  She has passion, drive, and determination, which stood out to me when I first met her early in 2018.  She was one of the first people to enroll in my program, Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy. I’ve had the honor of coaching and guiding her through that program, and getting to know her very well in the process.  It has been amazing to watch her grow over this last year, watch her progress, witness her accomplishments, and I’m excited to see where she goes from here!

The ultimate goal of the podcast is to share tips and strategies that help you enter or transition into the field of public health.  In this episode, I’d like to share a little about my business plans for 2019, as they relate to the podcast, the workshops, and the Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy program.

Since this episode will publish on Christmas Day, and I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to wish you a merry Christmas and happy holiday season. 

This episode is a review of the podcast for 2018. I will share with you the three countries where the podcast is most popular, and also count down the top 10 most popular episodes of 2018. Can you guess which episode is at the top of the list?

In this episode, I give you a few tips in preparation for the changes that will take place very soon.  There are a few things you want to do to make sure that you don’t miss out on anything!

In this episode, I share the key takeaways from the 2018 American Public Health Association’s (APHA) conference in San Diego.  I had originally planned to just share my thoughts, but decided to reach out to other attendees and gather feedback from our community as well. So, I will first go through the collective feedback, then share five of my personal takeaways from the conference with you. There is so much more that I took away from the annual meeting, but I just focus on five for now.  I will spend time processing my notes, applying what I learned, and feeding off of the information for months to come.  I hope you enjoy this episode.  I want to say a special thank you to everyone who participated in providing feedback for this episode, and to everyone that I met at the conference. You are all amazing and I sincerely appreciate you for being a part of this podcast community.

This is a special APHA Epidemiology Section featured episode, with Toby Levin, PhD, MPH.  Be sure to listen to the full episode, as Dr. Levin discusses her journey from into public health and her work as an epidemiologist in the county health department.  She talks about lab work, academia, and so much more.

In this episode, I talk about reviewing progress, assessing where you are, and setting career goals for next year. During the last quarter of every year, I begin the process of setting goals for the next year.  This year, I thought it would be a good idea to share some of this with you all, and help you take advantage of this ideal time to conduct a self-evaluation and make some decisions about the new year for yourself regarding your career in public health.

At the time this episode is published, I’m attending the American Public Health Associations annual meeting in San Diego CA, along with about 12,000 other attendees. Meeting in person with your peers and colleagues is a powerful experience and something that I encourage all of you to make a priority.  

Meet Dr. Anthony Pothoulakis, a cardiologist who is passionate about prevention.  He strongly believes that we all have a serious job to do in defending the obesity-diabetes-artery disease epidemic.  In order to reduce the rates of obesity and diabetes, we cannot rely only on doctors, nurses, hospitals, and universities.  We must all work together, as a community, to fight against sugars and prolonged sitting and have a zero-tolerance policy for high blood pressure, high LDL, and smoking.  He goes on further to say that we must band together and fight the enemy in our schools, or workplaces, and in our homes every single day. Join me in this episode where Dr. Pothoulakis discusses these principles and introduces his new book, Arteries in Harmony.  This episode is a great example of healthcare and public health coming together to provide a power tool that has the potential for great impact on population health.

This episode is a special featured episode for the APHA Epidemiology section.  My special guest today is Dr. Cathy Troisi.  She shares her journey into public health, including her rich experiences in the fields of infectious disease epidemiology and academia.  She offers some advice and tips for students, recent graduates, and anyone interested in a career in public health. 

Are you planning to attend the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) conference?  I’ve reviewed some tips from a few schools of public health, and would like to share with you the tips that I believe will be the most helpful for anyone who is planning to attend the APHA’s annual meeting.  All of these sources shared great tips, but I had to narrow things down to a select few to cover on this episode.

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Misozi Houston, a program coordinator providing programs to reduce poverty and increase access to health education.  She is a public health professional with a passion for community health that goes way back to her childhood.   She has used her personal and professional experiences, across a diverse background including restaurant management and nursing, to transition into public health, demonstrating powerful leadership qualities that I truly admire! I first mentioned Misozi back in episode #13, where I discussed my face to face meeting with her at the public health conference in Georgia and I even shared a photo of us on the show notes page for that episode.  She had been following the podcast for a while at that point, and it was a great opportunity to meet in person.  We’ve kept in touch a bit over time and I’ve been able to watch her grow tremendously over this past year. I am delighted that she accepted my invitation to join me on this episode to share her journey and insights, and I think so many of you will find this episode to be very helpful, insightful, and encouraging. www.drchhuntley.com  

In this episode, I share with you a brand new public health promotion initiative that I’ve started, and explain why.  This will be an excellent example of what I encourage all of you to do on almost every single episode of this podcast, and also an example of how I implement the strategies that I teach in my coaching program.

I am happy to introduce you to Angela Arder, who was one of the early members of the Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy Program.  She has a background in healthcare, hospital administration, and government customer service.  She is educated, caring, and passionate about public health.  However, life has often interrupted her career goals and plans….but has not stopped her. She said she didn’t realize that she needed a strategy, but just assumed things would fall into place and automatically happen for her once she completed her degree. She talks about the heart-breaking realization that it takes even more effort. Focused effort.  We will be discussing her reasons for enrolling, how she has benefited, some of the challenges she’s faced and how she’s been able to overcome those challenges.  She also shares some advice to anyone listening who may be in a similar situation as she was in before developing her public health career strategy. DrCHHuntley.com

Hurricane Florence recently hit the Carolinas, here in the United States, and caused devastating damages from high winds, flooding, and local tornadoes.  For several days leading up to the storm, we all watched and waited as meteorologists tracked the storm system and kept us all informed.  I live in South Carolina and I have family members and close friends throughout South Carolina, as well as North Carolina.  We were all engaged in preparedness activities on some level.  In this podcast episode, I focus my discussion on my experience with the elderly population around me during this weather event. Additionally, I share with you my key takaways from this experience, including some ideas and tips that you can apply in a preparedness program for your area as well.

We have all experienced the paralyzing effect of information overload at some point, right? In this episode, I share tips for avoiding information overload and staying focused.

I’m very excited to introduce my guest on this episode, Niya Allen-Vatel, who is truly an expert in her field!  She has been featured in Forbes, Glassdoor, Yahoo Finance, Big Interview, and xoNecole.  She was gracious enough to come on the show and provide guidance and very insightful tips for everyone, and I appreciate her for being so generous.   Niya is a 3x-certified résumé writer, career transition coach, and brand strategist helping ambitious leaders build their brands to boost credibility, increase opportunities, and establish themselves as an expert in their niche. She is the owner of the premier career branding service, Career Global, based in New York City.

Today we are going to do something a little different.  As we wrap up the summer, I thought it would be a good time to share with you some of the fun stuff I did over the summer.  You guys always hear me discussing strategies and work and goals, but I did spend a lot of time with my family over this past summer and I’d like to share some of that fun stories with you in this episode today.

Today’s topic is inspired by a similar type of question that I’ve been asked quite a bit lately.  As you know, whenever that happens, I think there are likely even more people with the same question so I tend to address the topic on a podcast episode.   The questions are typically like this, “I have a masters’ degree in public health and also a bachelor’s degree in sociology; what can I do with that?” Or “What ideas do you have about potential jobs for me?” “What are your thoughts about that?”

Karen Akins joins me to discuss her passion-driven project, a documentary about the negative impact of sugary drinks among children in rural Mexico.  The documentary is scheduled to be complete around spring/summer of 2019.  We plan to have Karen come back to the show next year to discuss the film once its closer to the point of release, because there will be a great opportunity to participate in an educational health promotion campaign within your own local communities.  In this episode, we spend most of our time discussing International Quit Soda Day, which will be October 20, 2018. Listen carefully as she tells her story, and you’ll be able to hear her passion for the various causes she describes and how that passion has been the driving force (something I’m always encouraging all of you to connect with.  If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check out podcast episode #16, which is all about finding your passion for public health.) I also want you to listen for the opportunities to get involved in raising awareness of the impact of sugary drinks in both of the health promotion projects that she will be describing during the interview.

Thank you to all members of this community and faithful listeners of the podcast.  This is a major milestone and accomplishment that I’m very excited to reach.  My goal for creating the podcast was to mentor and help those who were interested in public health careers, sharing tips and strategies for entering or transitioning into the field.  I am proud to have accomplished that in this first year, and look forward to continuing to do more of the same in the episodes to come.  In this episode, I share the winner of our giveaway in celebration of this milestone, the top five episodes of this first year (which surprised me a bit), and I provide you with a glimpse of what’s to come on the podcast.  Be sure to listen to the full episode, and to subscribe to the podcast so that you receive the newest episodes automatically every week as soon as they are published.

My goal for creating the podcast was to mentor and help those who were interested in public health careers, sharing tips and strategies for entering or transitioning into the field.  I was focused on giving, and didn’t expect to receive so much in return.  In this episode, I share five surprising benefits of my first year of podcasting.

This episode is a bit different, and comes as a result of my reflection over this first year of podcasting.  I’m asking several questions, even though I can’t hear your responses.  The questions are really for your benefit, not mine.  They will hopefully spark the kind of energy that will help you explore your thoughts and motives and perhaps lead you to discover a bit about your own public health career journey.  I strongly encourage you to listen, and think about the questions and the message that I share in this episode. DrCHHuntley.com

People often use the terms interchangeably, but they are different.  The goals of mentoring and coaching are essentially the same, to help the individual develop skills and achieve success.  Mentoring and coaching work together to help you achieve success.  However, the way that mentoring and coaching function are different. Understanding these differences will help you explore available resources, understand what resources are best for you, and may also help you as you network with other professionals. After listening to this episode, I encourage you to visit the home page (DrCHHuntley.com) and request a demo of all of the available resources offered on my website.

Communication skills are important for all professionals, especially those in public health. Good communication will help you present research, relay information to community members, coordinate with co-workers, and build relationships within the public health field. Developing your communication skills has many rewards. Be sure you document your experiences that involve the use of these skills.

We are quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of the Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast! In this episode, we’ll offer three ways that you can help us celebrate.

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, network within your community, and get closer to the public health career you desire. Unfortunately, some people have difficulty fitting in the time or energy to volunteer. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated! In this episode, I address a common myth about volunteering and share an alternative way of approaching the idea of volunteering.   

This episode is brought to you by the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Epidemiology Section, where I serve as a part of the leadership team.   Learn more about the APHA Epidemiology Section. Dr. Oscar Alleyne is the Senior Advisor of Public Health Programming at the National Association of County Health Officials (NACHO), which provides leadership and support for 2,000 county and city health departments across the country. He specifically focuses on infectious disease, informatics, public health preparedness, and pandemic and catastrophic response.

The annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) is coming up later this year, so this is a good time to seriously consider attending. In this episode, I discuss what the APHA is, what happens at the annual meeting, and how it can help you grow your public health career.

This episode summarizes a discussion from our community, where a member wanted to learn more about the role of an epidemiologist.  She has just completed her undergraduate degree in life sciences and is interested in pursuing her master of public health, specifically in epidemiology.  She asked for feedback, comments, and feedback from other epidemiologists in the group.  This was a popular discussion, and one that I felt everyone could benefit from in the form of this podcast episode.  It is so important to have an understanding of the role of epidemiology, even if you’re not an epidemiologist.

In this episode, I answer a question submitted by one of the members of our community.  The question comes from someone who is about to start a DrPH program. The program is a hybrid program, with the majority of the coursework being delivered online.  Her questions are regarding the anticipated struggle to manage time between work, home, and school. 

In this episode, I’m happy to share with all of you an interview with Eric Pevzner as we discuss some important and very interesting details about the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service, (EIS) program.  There is a great deal of information covered in this episode, which is why the show notes page for this episode is so comprehensive and includes links to find out more about what is discussed in the interview. CAPT Pevzner is Chief of the Epidemiology Workforce Branch in the Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development, and Chief of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Program. He is also a Captain in the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service.

This episode is a little different, as I share discussion responses to public health topics in one of our community groups.  Not only do I share the questions, responses, and comments from members of the group, I also provide my feedback as well.  At the end, I summarize and present takeaway messages and tips for taking action.

This episode will help you understand how the program, Developing Your Public Health Career Strategy was formed, the purpose of the program, and who the program is designed to serve. This is an important episode for everyone to hear, both students and graduates.  If you’ve already completed your degree in public health, but have been facing challenges getting into the field, then you definitely want to listen to the full episode. You’ll be able to hear in my voice just how important this is to me and how much I care about this topic.

Practicum is a supervised field experience, part of a master’s degree program.  Maximize this experience and lessons learned, whether you’ve already completed it or it’s in your future.  This is your journey, and you should own this experience as a part of it.  In this episode, I share a bit about my practicum experience with the Office of Minority Health conducting a diabetes prevention program. I also share just a few examples of how I benefited from my own practicum experience, but there are many more ways to benefit beyond what I mention.  If you are required to complete a practicum as a part of your degree, then I encourage you to listen to this episode and enroll in the workshop that is designed to help you understand and prepare.  See the link below for registration information.

In this episode, I share my thoughts about some common public health career challenges that so many people are facing.  Not only do I discuss the challenges, but I also identify some strategies to address these challenges.

Motivating you to rise up, take action, and advance toward your public health career goals means that we can collectively impact public health around the world.  That is why I’m sharing insights, as well as providing tools and resources to help as many of you as I can.  The five tips that I discuss in this episode will really help you move forward.  Below are some highlights, but please be sure to listen to the full episode.

This episode is a little different from the usual flow, and includes a story about a conversation I recently had with my mother and what I learned from it.  I took away a lesson from it that I share on this episode, because I think you may benefit from it as well.  At the very least, it might make you smile.

During the first 98 days of this year, I lead a team of amazing people in the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) health promotion campaign, the 1 Billion Steps Challenge.  My team, DrCHHuntley and Friends, finished in 6th place out of 392 teams!  We are super proud of that accomplishment.  What I learned through this experience was far beyond anything that I had imagined when I started.  In this episode, I share my journey and the lessons learned along the way.  As I share these lessons and my story, I encourage you to consider leading a health promotion campaign and provide you with some resources to get started.

This week April 2 – 8, 2018, is National Public Health Week (NPHW), which is an initiative of the American Public Health Association.  The theme this year is Healthiest Nation 2030, Changing Our Future Together.  The first of our series of workshops will be available this week, and the timing of these workshops couldn’t be better, as the purpose aligns well with the surgeon general’s opening keynote message of NPHW.  After hearing the Dr. Jerome Adams, I was so encouraged and inspired that I changed the planned episode for this week for the one you’re listening to now.  If you were not present to hear his speech and did not attend the live webcast, then I encourage you to find the recording at some point and listen to his message.

In this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Laurie Elam-Evans, who shares her journey into public health, as well as insights and helpful strategies and tips. Dr. Elam-Evans is the Lead Health Scientist and Team Leader for National Immunization Survey (NIS) Team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where she has worked for over 27 years accumulating a wealth of public health knowledge and experience. She is also the current Chair of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Epidemiology Section.  Be sure to listen to the full episode and explore the resource links shared below.

In this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Cynthia Hickman.  She is an active researcher, public speaker, and nutritional health educator.  At an early age, she knew she wanted to be a nurse and she shares her journey through nursing and explains how she was a natural educator and developed a passion for nutritional health.  After a rewarding career in nursing, including 25 years of nursing experience, Dr. Hickman pursued and accomplished her PhD in Health Services.  Her plans are to explore teaching opportunities outside of nursing, without abandoning her nursing foundation (as she says: “once a nurse, always a nurse”).  She is very active with research, nursing organizations, speaking, and sharing information.

Public Health Epidemiology Careers Podcast Born out of my experiences, I am “being the change that I want to see.”  In this episode, I speak clearly and boldly so that people who choose to connect with me fully understand my purpose and motivation.  I provide answers, clarity, and direction. Answers to these questions: Why do I care about helping other people get into public health careers? Why do I host this public health careers podcast? Why do I create public health career guides and free resources? Why do I offer public health career coaching programs? Clarity about purpose, who this podcast and resources are for (and who it’s NOT for). Direction in terms of 4 specific action steps for action-takers.  This time, you’re going to have to listen to the full episode and at the end I give the 4 Action-steps for Action-takers. I am “being the change that I want to see.”  After listening to this full episode, there will be no question about my purpose, enthusiasm, passion, focus, heart to serve, desire to teach, my happy upbeat spirit, my positive and motivating outlook, or my natural tendency toward encouraging and empowering and inspiring others!

In this episode, I introduce you to Christian Vigil, as he shares a great story of the global public health initiatives with Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC). He shares his amazing journey into public health, and how he combined his personal experiences growing up, his education, and his passion to see positive changes in health throughout his community. Christian talks about the robust health system in Cuba, and how MEDICC is taking action to help foster collaborations between the Cuban health system and communities within the United States. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!

This episode is a quick message to share some ideas about how you can begin to apply the knowledge that you’re learning as a student, right now.  You don’t have to wait for the perfect volunteer opportunity or internship to come along before applying what you’re learning in your coursework.  Listen to this brief episode for some quick tips and ideas to get you started. Tips covered in this episode include ideas for: Health Promotion Program Assessment and Evaluation Raising Awareness Sharing Knowledge Occupational Health and Safety Let me know if this episode sparks some ideas for you!

A large portion of my audience includes people who have completed their degree but struggle with getting into the field of public health for one reason or another.  Questions about how I became an epidemiologist were (and still are) the most common questions I received on LinkedIn, because people really wanted to know how I managed to get into the position that matched my degree. That is one of the main reasons I started this podcast.  I place a big emphasis on motivating students and encouraging them to “own” their journey through graduate school (instead of just surviving) and to develop a broader view of the possibilities within public health, regarding careers. Recently, I’ve decided to focus on a better way to help those of you who have already completed your degree, but face challenges getting into the field of public health.  Instead of working one on one, I developed a program that can help several at once and begin to foster a new community where you can start to encourage one another, network, and begin to achieve your career goals. I polled members of the podcast group on Facebook, and found interesting results.  The number one career challenge that people who had already completed their public health degrees faced was lack of experience or skills needed to get into the field.  The second biggest challenge, which was very close to number one, was the belief that public health job opportunities are limited. Please listen to the full episode for more details.

This interview is filled with wisdom and powerful messages that will motivate and inspire you to pursue your public health career goals with a new burst of energy and enthusiasm.  That is how I felt after my interview with Samantha.  She is a first generation college graduate, who has propelled through more than her fair share of challenges.  She doesn’t complain, but instead has built upon every event and continues to pursue her goals.  I encourage you to listen to the full episode here.

We are all super busy people, juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.  If you’re in graduate school, then that adds another layer of responsibility. Organizing your life in a way that accomplish all of the tasks that are in front of you seems to be a never ending challenge.  Some days we handle things well, get lots of things checked off of our to-do list, while other days are the exact opposite.  We live and learn and keep moving forward, right?  Well, today I want to speak to you briefly about the importance of personal development time.  We cannot expect to meet the challenges that life hands to us every day if we don’t take care of ourselves.  So, as difficult as it may seem, it is so important that find a way to integrate some personal development into your routine so that you can be strong enough to handle the rest of what needs to be done.

In this episode I interview Angel Algarin.  He provides guidance and helpful tips for becoming actively involved, and gaining public health experience.  Angel is a doctoral student, working towards his PhD in epidemiology.  He is a very active member of the American Public Health Association’s epidemiology section, as well as a few other national and local organizations. 

Avoid information overload! It is important to reflect on the abundance of information that we take in from the many resources that are available to us.  In this episode I discuss some ways to reflect and take away the messages from each episode that speak to your situation and help you face your challenges.  I also discuss how to access the resources that I make available to everyone and ways to put them to good use.

This episode continues the discussion with Dan Rutz, who shares his successful 30 year journey through radio and television broadcasting where he was able to develop and use his expertise in communication to advance public health.  His career path includes success with the Cable News Network (CNN), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) as well as his current initiative called My Growing Edge. Be sure to listen to episode #21, which is part 1 of the interview. In this episode: Dan gives advice and tips to recent graduates who are are interested in a public health career. Dan shares tips for people interested in careers with large agencies like CDC. Be sure to listen to part 1, where Dan discussed My Growing Edge, his current initiative.   At the end, I attempt to summarize the key points and rich information shared throughout the entire interview with Dan (part 1 and part 2).   Please visit the show notes website for this episode for more information and links to connect with Dan.

This is an informative and interesting interview with Dan Rutz, who shares his successful 30 year journey through radio and television broadcasting where he was able to develop and use his expertise in communication to advance public health.  His career path includes success with the Cable News Network (CNN), US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) as well as his current initiative called My Growing Edge.   

In this episode, I interview Dr. Jennifer Rounds-Bryant, commonly known as Dr. Jenn.  Dr. Jenn is a genuine and authentic coach who demonstrates a high level of excellence as the normal level of service that she provides to her students.  She is an exceptional PhD coach who combines her experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, 16 years teaching graduate students and chairing dissertation committees, as well as 20 years of experience publishing research in peer reviewed journals.  She refers to her services as “flipping on the light” to help shed light on your path and prevent you from stumbling in the dark.  She refers to herself as an “outcomes junkie” because she helps to encourage students and move them forward to graduation.  Dr. Jenn shares valuable information as you get to know her in this episode.  Even if you’re a masters degree student, I encourage you to listen to this episode.  Dr. Jenn discusses impostor syndrome as it relates to graduate degree students (masters and doctoral), and shares information about how she addresses this issue with her students.

This episode focuses on a few things you can do to wrap up this year and start preparing for the new year. There are so many new and exciting updates that I shared with you in the last episode that will help us wrap up a great year and prepare to start a new one.  Please take some time to listen to that episode if you haven’t already, so that you’re up to date on the most recent changes.  Our community has developed and grown, and I hope that we continue to grow.  We started with just a small community page and progressed to adding this podcast show, and connecting on broader social media platforms. In addition to the community page on my website, I realized the need to meet you where you are, in your social media platform of choice.  However, remember that everything is still connected back to the website.  Think of the website (DrCHHuntley.com) as home. In addition to this week’s episode, I encourage you to listen to the previous episode as well (episode 18).  This is a good time to make sure that you’re prepared and ready.  Enjoy the rest of this holiday season and get ready for exciting new adventures in 2018!  We will hit the ground running with our first episode of the new year. 

There are so many new and exciting updates that I share with you in this episode.  I discuss how the community has developed and how we are growing.  The community that we started with has progressed to adding this podcast show, and connecting in broader social media platforms. Instead of connecting in just one site, I realized the need to meet you where you are, in your social media platform of choice.  However, everything is still connected back to the website.  Think of the website (DrCHHuntley.com) as home.    Updates New promo video on the home page, which replaces the image that was there before. After polling one of my Facebook groups, I realized that a lot of people were accessing the podcast episodes through links in the emails that I send out.  So, I wanted to make it easier for everyone to be able to take advantage of the ability to subscribe to the podcast and enjoy the convenience of doing so.   The page to subscribe to the podcast has been moved and is now more visible as a sub-page under the podcast tab.  There is now a short video there that demonstrates how to subscribe, and the links below the video will take you directly to the podcast show on the platform of your choice. RESOURCES is a new page where all of the links to the various tools and guides that have been created over time.  Soon to come will be links to workshops that I offer and other resources as they are developed.  It is convenient to have all of these resources available in one place on the website.  The community page has been revised, adding a new category “Leading by Example” and I encourage you to check it out.  I especially encourage you to read my post “I’m a Walking Example” where I open up about my passion for walking in a way that I have not opened up before.  Also, consider joining my team in the 1 Billion Steps Challenge 2018.   Email updates will change and start to include more information beyond just announcing the newest podcast episode.  Please make sure you’re opening and scanning your emails every week so that you stay in the loop and know what’s new and upcoming, and you don’t miss anything.  If you’re not currently receiving emails from me, then you can click here to subscribe to receive regular updates.

In this episode, I discuss some important and essential strategies for building a strong professional network. Professional networks have become the primary way that people are finding new job opportunities.  Building a professional network is more than just having a profile on LinkedIn, although that is an important tool and resource to use.  Building a strong network starts with genuine beginnings that develop into long-lasting quality professional relationships.  Five Essential Strategies for Building a Strong Professional Network The connections within your network should be mutually beneficial connections.  Don’t just look to connect with someone, considering only how they can help you.  Instead, think about what you have to offer them and how you may be able to help them as well.  Remember that relationship building is a process and takes time. Start with whatever the initial interest is, and look to build upon that as you get to know the other person When your motives are sincere, then networking is more natural. When it’s all about you getting what you want from connecting with a person, then your intent can come across as mechanical, pushy, or rehearsed.  Versus being motivated by sincerely wanting to learn more, gather information, and share your ideas thoughts and plans with others (mutual and reciprocal -  learn and share – give and take) It is a good idea to start networking with your close connections, and expand from there.  (family, friends, classmates, coworkers, supervisors, professors, and so on)  Start networking by Using social media, volunteering, alumni associations, professional societies and organizations, events at work or within your industry. DrCHHuntley.com/podcast

In this episode, I discuss how you can identify your passion for public health and how to use that passion to help you progress through grad school, gaining experience, and preparing for your career.  Last week Steve Vick the significance of having a strong and deep interest in your cause and how that energizes you to do the day to day work of running a nonprofit organization.  That sparked a great deal of thought, and led me to apply that concept to public health, graduate school journey, and career paths.  Here are a few of the highlights: What area of public health are you most passionate about? I guide you through some thought-provoking ways to help you identify the areas that you are most interested in, most often. Some examples: Health-related policy Health promotion activities Health Interventions Certain/specific populations Once you’ve identified your area of special interest in public health, then you can begin to look for opportunities to become an example, learn more, and volunteer.  Connecting with these opportunities will begin to feel more natural and help you progress along.   Click here to request your FREE copy of the Public Health Organizations, which is a list of global public health organizations to help you explore organizations that are connected with the areas of public health that you are most interested in and passionate about.

This podcast episode is an interview with Steve Vick, founder of Nonprofit Ally.  Nonprofit Ally is a community website loaded with resources to help those who are interested in starting a nonprofit organization.  Steve is the executive director of Noble Paws in Alaska, where the mission is to help people with disabilities find new means of mobility and independence with the help of sled dogs.   He has a background in journalism and never planned to pursue a nonprofit career.  He shares his personal experience with nonprofit organizations and what led him to start Nonprofit Ally.  Website for this episode  

In this episode, I discuss some of the common myths and misconceptions regarding nonprofit organizations compared to for-profit businesses.  I encourage you to investigate truths instead of accepting some of the common myths that surround the topic of nonprofit organizations to gain a deeper understanding for your own benefit.  I also encourage you to explore career and volunteer opportunities within nonprofit organizations, as well as any ideas that you may have had regarding starting a new nonprofit organization to serve the population that you are passionate about helping.

In this episode, I discuss some of the highlights of my experience sharing my research at two different national conferences.  There are so many things I’d love to go into, but instead I focus on some action points that will hopefully motivate you to plan to attend your first meeting, or take your meetings to the next level if you are already actively attending your association’s annual conference.  If you have not done so already, please listen to the last episode, where I discussed some of the benefits of membership in public health associations.  As a student or recent graduate, I emphatically believe that becoming actively involved in a public health association can help you prepare and advance your career.  As a mid- or senior-level profession, there are great opportunities for you to continue your career growth and development, as well as mentoring, guiding, and helping others who are the next generation of public health leaders.  

In this episode I discuss some of the benefits of membership in public health associations.  Although there are many important reasons for you to become involved in public health associations, I focus on seven benefits in this episode.  It is important that you not only become a member, but that you also become actively involved.  Public health associations can provide you with the opportunity for professional development, as well as chances for continuing education, research, and networking.  

In this episode, I interview Dr. Harold Whitfield.  Dr. Whitfield discovered a passion for statistical analysis early on, and has worked for many years providing statistical analysis to a diverse group of students in many different fields of study.  He is a highly qualified dissertation statistician who has a B.S. in Psychology, an M.Ed. in Counseling and Development, and an Ed.D. in Counselor Education. He is a vocational rehabilitation manager, and also works as a freelance statistician.  I encourage you to listen to this episode and get to know Dr. Whitfield, and learn about the services he offers.  He may be a good resource for many of you, helping you maximize the journey through your dissertation process.    

In this episode I discuss five tips that will help you experience a successful journey through your dissertation, so that you are best prepared for entry into your career field.  There is so much more to the dissertation journey than simply surviving the process.  The tips that I share in this episode will help you strengthen and better prepare yourself for entry into the career field that you desire.  

In this episode I discuss several resources that you should maximize as a student, so that you are best prepared for entry into your career field.  It is difficult to know when you will need to use the knowledge and skills that you obtain as a student, in your career.  By making the most of some of the resources that are available to you as a student, you will strengthen and better prepare yourself for entry into the field. 

In this episode, I continue sharing strategies that will help you prepare for and transition into a public health career.  The information in this episode will be helpful for graduate students, as well as recent graduates who are trying to secure their public health career positions.  There is a great deal of valuable information shared here, and I encourage you to listen to the full episode.

In this episode, I share my journey and transition from healthcare to public health and the lessons that I learned along the way.  My background is in medical laboratory technology, specifically microbiology.  People often ask me about how I transitioned into the field of public health, and how I became and epidemiologist.  In sharing my story, I also prepare you for what will follow in the next few episodes.  This and the next few episodes are part of a series of trainings that many students and recent graduates will find very helpful.  I encourage you to listen to the full episode, and tune in for the full series.  

In this episode, I interview Dr. Frazier Beatty.  We discuss some of the different education pathways to careers in public health, specifically online and traditional brick and mortar universities.  Dr. Beatty has an impressive background including US military service, as well as other governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations,  and private industry.  He has completed undergraduate and graduate level education in both online and traditional university programs, served as faculty, dissertation chair, and University Research Reviewer (URR).  He truly has a heart for education and service in public health.  Additionally, he is the group owner of the American Public Health Association (APHA) group on LinkedIn.  

In this episode, I discuss five actionable tips that busy online graduate degree students can use to help them balance the busy demands of graduate school and life. What starts out as excitement about starting graduate school can often drift into a silent frustration for many.  Trying to juggle school, work, family, and other obligations can be overwhelming.  I will share with you some strategies that can help you regain your focus, control your journey, and achieve success. Although any graduate student may find this information to be helpful, I’m specifically targeting online graduate students because of the special challenges that online students face.  Some of the common challenges include adjusting to the online environment, feelings of isolation that can be self-defeating, adapting to the fast pace of the coursework along with the high demands of life in general, and the need to develop a strong system that will help you stay on track and succeed.

In this episode, Dr. Juanita Braxton shares her passion for community focused public health interventions, as well as her passion for educating and serving communities.  She considers her PhD in public health to be her “community service” degree, as it provides her with the opportunity to give back to her community in many ways.  Tune in to the full episode so that you can take in all that she shared, which is truly encouraging and inspirational.

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Bianco shares her educational and career journey, connecting her healthcare career with public health.  She shares some of the challenges she faced along the way, and how she overcame those challenges to successfully complete her doctoral degree in public health.  Additionally, she shares her goals and ambition for bringing public health to physician assistant programs in California.  If you have not listened to the full episode, then I encourage you to do so.  There is so much value in her story and I’m thankful that she was generous enough to share that with my audience in this episode.   Thank you for listening!  

How do you explain your role as an epidemiologist to the non-scientific community?   As an epidemiologist, I often struggle with how to explain epidemiology to people who are not familiar with the field or my profession. I'm not sure when I've diluted the definition too much or when I've provided a little too much complex information. When I'm in a social setting and people are talking about themselves and describing what they do for a living, my mind is often racing for which versions of the definition of epidemiology will be the best to use in the conversation when it becomes my turn to respond. How do you respond in similar situations? What do you say? How do you explain your role as in epidemiologist in a way that is easily understood?   I explore some of the responses I've received to these questions in this episode.   Thank you for listening!

In this episode, an introduction and welcome to the online community is extended to everyone.  The purpose of the community is explained along with how the whole idea was developed and what has been accomplished so far. The many benefits of podcasting are explored, as well as the focus and format of this podcast show specifically.  Thank you for listening!