Public Health Careers podcast episode with Dr. Andra L. Wilkinson, PhD, MSPH
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Andra is a Senior Research Scientist at Child Trends and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

She has over 15 years of experience in public health research and evaluation. With a focus on maternal and child health, behavioral health, and Medicaid.

She conferred a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology and minor in Women and Gender Studies at University of Colorado at Boulder. Then Master of Science in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health at UNC - Chapel Hill. Then a PhD in Maternal and Child Health at UNC - Chapel Hill.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. What a career in applied research could look like for you
2. Why maternal and child health is vital for overall community health
3. What’s going on in the Maternal & Child Health & Behavioral Health & Youth Development research space today
4. The importance of positive youth development for fostering youth resilience
5. Why understanding the history and context of public health is just as important as building skill sets

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:33 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?
@3:20 MCH Research
@11:59 Behavioral Health & Youth Development
@23:00 What does public health mean to you?
@25:51 B.A in Integrative Physiology – University of Colorado at Boulder
@31:18 Any key takeaways from your undergraduate experience?
@33:19 MSPH in Maternal and Child Health – UNC Chapel Hill
@38:10 What were the most valuable takeaways from this program?
@45:39 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Maternal and Child Health – University of North Carolina at
@51:19 Project Site Manager – Poverty Alleviation Pilot (South Africa)
@56:19 Adjunct Assistant Professor – UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
@57:08 Research Scientist/ Research Scientist II at Child Trends
Senior Research Scientist
@1:04:11 If you had unlimited resources, what’s one major public health initiative you would launch today?
@1:06:53 The Furious Five

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In this conversation, Omari Richins shares valuable insights for new public health graduates navigating a challenging job market. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive, networking, and adapting skills to find opportunities in various sectors. Richins encourages graduates to remain positive and resilient, highlighting that public health skills are valuable across multiple industries. He also discusses the need for continuous personal and professional development, urging graduates to take care of their well-being during this transitional phase.

Takeaways:

• Understand that there are opportunities out there.
• Your skill set is valuable in various spaces.
• Be proactive in your job search efforts.
• Network and build connections in your field.
• Tailor your resume and cover letter for each application.
• Reach out to hiring managers for insights on roles.
• Public health skills are applicable in many industries.
• Consider roles in health technology and philanthropy.
• Stay positive and proactive during your job search.
• Your experiences during this time will shape your future career.

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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Marissa McKool, MPH
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Marissa is the public health burnout coach.

She is a former public health leader turned coach that helps you lose the stress & reclaim your life. She specifically to empower women in public health to break free from burnout


Today she shared practical strategies to prevent burnout and reclaim balance

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. Marissa coaching me on burnout around TPHM Instagram page
2. How Burnout is a spectrum. it can show up in many ways
3. Why We in public health need tools and skills to deal with burnout
4. Have to proactively shift to focus on what we have control over and take ownership of i
5. The benefit of tactically scheduling rest in your calendar
6. Where your goal is directed, your brain energy focuses

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:26 – How do you identify & little about yourself
@5:18 – Define burnout and discuss its prevalence among public health workers
@11:21 – Skills & Tools
@17:48 – Marissa's experience with burnout after a decade in public health
@29:21 – Tips to Get Started
@40:23 – Burnout Coaching Me: My experience with TPHM and IG
@58:35 – What skills do you think the next generation of public health leaders must develop to be successful?
@1:02:34 – Recap

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