Public Health Careers podcast episode with Katherine Brumfield, MA
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Katherine is Manager of Career Services at Colorado School of Public Health.

She is a compassionate strengths-based career coach. She’s supported hundreds of public health students and professionals in building meaningful careers through compassionate coaching, strengths-based advising, and strategic professional development.


She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stetson University and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Regis University. With a background in counseling and a passion for helping others thrive, Katherine is committed to empowering students to own their career journey with clarity and confidence.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. High level insights to make your resume better and stand out from a career coach
2. How the job search process is challenging but can be navigated successfully with the right mindset, having confidence and self-awareness .
3. Why you need to forget about job titles when searching for public health roles
4. The importance of balancing work with personal life goals because you are more than your job.
5. How learning from failures is part of the career journey.

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:25 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@3:38 Strengths-Based & Compassionate Career Coaching
@16:45 Public Health Career Development & Professional Branding
@26:07 What does public health mean to you?
@28:06 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Stetson University
@29:21 Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling – Regis University
@34:32 Career Counselor Intern – Metropolitan State University of Denver
@41:30 Career Services & Alumni Career Specialist Roles – MSU Denver & ICC Innovate
@47:29 Career Services Senior Specialist to Manager – ColoradoSPH
@58:24 What is one lesson you've learned from your students or clients that has changed the way you approach your work?
@1:00:54 The Furious Five

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In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH, discusses the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting its detrimental effects on public health, Medicaid, SNAP, environmental protections, and higher education. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of these issues and calls for collective action to advocate for health equity and community well-being.

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Amanda Spence, MPH
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Amanda is the Senior Manager of Program Partnerships at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

She is a public health equity strategist and program leader with over 10 years of experience across healthcare, nonprofit, and government sectors. She’s passionate about creating innovative, community-driven solutions that close systemic gaps and improve health outcomes.

She conferred her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a focus on the Developing World and a minor in Anthropology from SUNY Geneseo, and later completed her Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management at New York Medical College.


In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. How her work focuses on closing systemic gaps in public health through equity-centered programs.
2. Why addressing the needs of the most marginalized communities benefits everyone.
3. How understanding systems thinking is crucial in public health and why that pushed her to pursue a MPH
4. Why advocating for oneself is key to career advancement
5. How pursuing real-world experience during grad school can invaluable.

And much, much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:45 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@4:54 Health Equity & Community-Driven Program Design
@6:51 Applying a health equity lens to program design and implementation
@8:09 A program or partnership you’re especially proud of
@10:16 Cross-Sector Public Health Experience
@11:39 Essential skills for today’s public health professionals
@13:27 The future of public health careers
@18:30 What does public health mean to you?
@18:55 BA International Relations - Developing World; minor in Anthropology – SUNY Geneseo
@26:44 Master of Public Health – New York Medical College
@28:44 Graduate school’s impact on your leadership journey
@40 56 Planned Parenthood Federation of America – Multiple Roles
@33:44 Inside your role as Senior Manager of Program Partnerships
@38:49 What do you enjoy most about this work?
@39:44 What is most challenging?
@42:41 Can you share a recent anecdote that illustrates a key lesson you've learned?
@44:20 The Furious Five

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In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the current state of health care in the U.S., highlighting the significant spending on healthcare with poor outcomes compared to other wealthy nations. He emphasizes the impact of policy changes on marginalized communities, particularly regarding Medicaid and SNAP, and the barriers these changes create for accessing healthcare. Richins advocates for continued efforts in public health and the importance of community support and advocacy to address these challenges.

Resources:
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on Medicaid work requirements
- Big Beautiful Bill | NBC News
- Responding to Federal Medicaid Reductions | KFF
- ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could unravel N.C.’s Medicaid expansion | NC Health News

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Nkechi Michel, MPH
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Nkechi is a Human Services Program Planner-Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program in Sacramento County.

She is a passionate public health educator and program strategist with over a decade of experience in health education, grant management, and community-based programming, particularly focused on maternal health, nutrition equity, and chronic disease prevention.

She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education and her Master of Public Health in Health Education from California State University, Northridge.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. The importance of community engagement for effective health education
2. Why listening to the community’s needs aids in successful program development and implementation
3. The importance of language in public health and how it affects perceptions and has potential to affect outcomes

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@3:14 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@4:57 Community Health Engagement Strategies
@7:41 Applying a Health Equity Lens
@10:48 Leadership Through Program Planning
@13:17 Effective Engagement Strategies in Underserved Communities
@15:20 Centering Community Needs in Program Design
@18:33 What does public health mean to you?
@20:38 Prior to Bachelors
@23:04 B.A of Public Health Education and Promotion at CSU, Northridge
@29:05 Undergrad Takeaway's
@30:39 Peer Health Educator at Operation Samahan Community Health Clinic
@33:41 MPH in Community Health Education at CSU, Northridge
@36:25 Takeaways
@37:58 Teacher’s Assistant at Los Angeles Unified School District
@40:42 Linkage to Care Case Manager at APLA Health
@43:26 Case Management Specialist (temp) at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
@ 46:36 Infectious Disease Care Coordinator - Saban Community Clinic
@49:31 Relocation - Career Break
@1:05:19 Postpartum Doula a Empowered Roots Doula
@55:10 Sacramento County Public Health
@1:07:55 Past Guest Question
@1:10:05 The Furious Five

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In this conversation, Omari Richins discusses the challenges faced by early career public health professionals in a competitive job market. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, defining personal goals, and understanding the diverse opportunities available in public health.

Omari provides practical strategies for job searching, including building a job search infrastructure, leveraging LinkedIn for networking, and reframing skills for different sectors. He encourages professionals to take ownership of their career paths and adapt to the evolving landscape of public health.

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Chapters:
@0:00 Intro
@0:45 Start With You: Clarify Your Goals and Strengths
@1:46 Public Health Jobs Are Everywhere
@2:32 Job Crafting: Define What “Good Fit” Actually Means
@3:58 Build Your Job Search Infrastructure
@5:00 Sharpen Your LinkedIn Presence
@5:58 Network Like It’s Part of the Job (Because It Is)
@6:54 Think Transferable, Not Traditional
@7:49 Be Ready to Pivot - and Re-Pitch Yourself
@8:33 Conclusion: Public Health Can Work For You
@9:04 Outro

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Kelly Larson, MPH
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Kelly Larson is the Injury Prevention Lead at Bloomberg Philanthropies.

She is a global health expert with over 15 years of experience, currently leading the Partnership for Healthy Cities—a prestigious network of more than 70 cities dedicated to reducing noncommunicable diseases and injuries worldwide.

She conferred a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Pacific Lutheran University. Then a Master of Public Health in Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. The Partnership for Healthy Cities and its work to reduce health burdens in urban areas globally
2. Noncommunicable diseases + injuries kill over 43 million people a year and what’s being done by the Partnership for Healthy Cities and their partners to combat this
3. Learn about successful interventions of evidenced based public health policy at the city level

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:25 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@3:36 MPH in Sociomedical Sciences from Columbia University and BA in Communications from Pacific Lutheran University.
@6:19 Key takeaways from your MPH
@7:10 Worked at the National Hemophilia Foundation and NYC DOHMH
@8:53 What does public health mean to you?
@11:58 Can you introduce us to The Partnership for Healthy Cities?
@13:53 Urbanization changes the way we approach public health challenges
@16:47 Takeaways from the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit
@18:40 How does your approach differ from other global health initiatives?
@20:17 Biggest challenges when implementing proven, evidence-based public health interventions in cities worldwide?
@21:33 Example of a city that successfully implemented a Partnership intervention?
@23:02 What factors drive intervention success, and what are common barriers?
@24:59 Advice for city leaders prioritizing NCD and injury prevention with limited resources or support?
@26:05 What excites you most about the future of urban public health and the impact of the Partnership for Healthy Cities?
@27:10 How can listeners get involved or learn more about Bloomberg Philanthropies’ global health work?
@35:15 What key insights or experiences from the past year have helped you grow and become more confident in your field?
@37:39 The Furious Five

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In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the common misconceptions surrounding the first job in public health, emphasizing that it is merely a starting point rather than a final destination. He encourages listeners to view their early career experiences as opportunities for learning and growth, rather than as definitive measures of success. He highlights the importance of aligning one's career with personal values and interests, and reassures that there is no singular path to success in public health.

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@0:00 Intro
@1:03 The myth of the perfect first job.
@2:43 Public Health is Everywhere
@2:43 Learn, Adapt, Repeat
@5:51 Refine & Reflect as You Go
@6:59 What Actually Matters in the Long Run
@7:51 You Are Not Behind- You’re Just Beginning
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