This two-part series shares highlights from a recent webinar on the power of mentoring students and hosting interns in public health settings. The conversations explore how intentional mentorship strengthens the workforce, supports organizational capacity, and creates meaningful pathways for future public health professionals.

You’ll hear from Janie Cambron, the inaugural Director of Land Grant Engagement at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, whose career spans more than 20 years across local, state, and academic public health. With deep experience in workforce development, accreditation, and experiential learning, she brings a rich perspective on how hosting students shapes both organizations and the next generation of leaders.

Joining her is Nicole Barber-Culp, the College’s Experiential Education Director, who has worked for over two decades with diverse communities in areas such as Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, and Health Systems. Her background in partnership development, strategic planning, and workforce training—and her commitment to health equity—ground her insights on building meaningful student experiences.

Featuring audio from a prerecorded webinar, this series offers practical guidance, real-world examples, and inspiration for anyone involved in public health workforce development—whether you’re already hosting students or considering it for the first time.

Region IV Public Health Training Center Pathways to Practice Scholars Program

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In the final episode of the series, we discuss how to sustain long-term growth and resilience in the face of continuous change. We explore how successful navigation of past changes can strengthen team dynamics and foster a culture of resilience. This episode offers leaders a roadmap for cultivating trust, maintaining adaptability, and setting their teams up for future challenges with confidence and connection.

Host: Liz Kidwell MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode focuses on how the nervous system shapescommunication, especially in high-stress situations, and why leaders need to be aware of nonverbal cues, tone, and emotional contagion. You’ll learn how to validate emotions without reinforcing fear, use storytelling to inspire andcreate a collective vision and employ active listening to uncover the true concerns of your team.

Host: Sophia Lamb MPH, CHES- Training Specialist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Region IV Public Health Training Center⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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