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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In this episode, we explore why our nervous systems are so averse to ambiguity and how leaders can use this understanding to help teams thrive in uncertain times. You’ll learn practical tools, to help guide your team through transition and maintain connection and trust in the midst of change.

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

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This episode explores how resistance manifests and how to address the underlying fears driving it, building trust and creating opportunities for deeper engagement. You’ll learn practical ways to reframe resistance as an opportunity to strengthen team connections, normalize fear, and design solutions that truly address underlying concerns—ultimately leading to stronger, more resilient teams.

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

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This episode highlights the common mistakes leaders oftenmake during change management. Lacy Alana helps us explore how these strategies can backfire by overlooking the nervous system’s role in behavior and fear responses. You’ll learn how to address resistance with compassion, reframe it as an opportunity for growth, and build trust with your team through psychological safety and co-regulation techniques.

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

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Why do people resist change, even when it seems to make perfect sense? Welcome to the first episode of our Leading Through Change Series where we will explore the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and change. Throughout this series, psychotherapist and interpersonal neurobiology specialist Lacy Alana unpacks how the nervous system responds to stress and uncertainty—and how that understanding can transform the way we lead during times of change.

In this episode, we lay the foundation by exploring how the nervous system works, why it matters in the workplace, and what leaders often overlook when navigating transitions. Learn why logic alone isn't enough to guide people through uncertainty and how creating “felt safety” can make all the difference.

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

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In the final episode of our Data-Driven Leadership series, we focus on contextualizing and disseminating evaluation results. Communicating findings effectively is critical—especially in politically sensitive environments or when addressing systemic challenges.

Join us as Cassandra Frazier, Senior Evaluator at the CDC, shares expertise on engaging communities in the interpretation and communication of data. This episode explores how we can ensure findings are presented constructively, using clear, accessible communication strategies that mitigate bias and unintended harm.

Tune in for valuable insights on making data actionable and impactful!

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

Resources related to/mentioned in the episode:

• Centre for Public Impact, Storytelling for Systems Change
• Urban Institute Measure4Change Playbook
• National Cancer Institute Making Data Talk Workbook

• Urban Institute Data Walks

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