Public Health Careers

Public health has a marketing problem (and so do you)

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast breaks down why communication is not just a “nice-to-have” skill in public health. It is part of how we build trust, s

266: Where Public Health Meets Criminal Justice with Dr. Ashley Loveless, DrPH, MPH

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Ashley Loveless, DrPH, MPH about her journey from public health into criminal justice and her work at t

how to not suck as a public health student (7 things that actually matter)

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast shares essential advice for public health students on how to succeed in their careers. He emphasizes the importance

265: Beyond the Data: Storytelling, Film, and Health Equity with Kierra Sarfo-Kantanka, MPH

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Kierra Sarfo-Katanka, MPH. Kierra is Founder and Executive Director of Data & Narrative Collective, to exp

the new 1% public health professional

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the characteristics and strategies of the new 1% public health professionals who are advancing their careers

264: Building Trust in Clinical Trials: Community Engagement Insights from Dr. Anthony Cornelius Gittens, DrPH, CHES

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Anthony Cornelius Gittens, DrPH, CHES. He shares his journey in public health, emphasizing the importa

the new 1% public health student

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the evolving landscape of public health education and the characteristics that distinguish the new generatio

Navigating Public Health Challenges

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the current challenges faced in public health, emphasizing the feelings of frustration and burnout among pro

263: The PHuncle: Making Public Health Cool, Human, and Relatable with Dorian Johnson, NBC-HWC, MPH

Omari Richins, MPH of the Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dorian Johnson, also known as The PHuncle. Dorian is a public health educator, communicator, and conte

Navigating Misinformation in Public Health & What's Going On With Ebola

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the pervasive issue of misinformation in public health, emphasizing the need for effective communication str

262: Transforming Public Health Through Community Engagement with Lydia Babcock, MA, MPH, PMP

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Lydia Babcock, MA, MPH, PMP. Lydia uses participatory action research, ethnography, and mixed methods to h

Advice for students who feel lost

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the common feelings of uncertainty and being lost in the public health field. He emphasizes the importance

261: Building Health Equity from the Inside of Health Systems with Winston Wright, MPH

Omari Richins, MPH of the Public Health Careers podcast talks with Winston Wellington Wright, MPH. In this conversation, Winston shares his journey as a health equity st

Public Health Week: Why This Work Still Matters (Even Now)

Public health feels different right now - and if you’ve been questioning your path, you’re not alone. In this National Public Health Week reflection, I share: - The curr

260: Advancing Cancer Prevention, Challenging Stigma, and Leading with Purpose with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa share

How Student Loan Changes Endanger Public Health

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores how recent changes in federal student loan policies threaten the future of public health by making it harder

259: Health Equity in Practice: Systems Change, Policy, and Community Engagement with Alexander Bonano, MPH

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Alexander Bonano, MPH, a Health Equity in All Policies Project Manager at Boston Public Health Commission.

Keep Fighting. Keep Dancing. A Message for the Public Health Community

Public health work can feel heavy right now. In this short reflection, Omari Richins shares a powerful lesson from the AIDS crisis: communities survived not just through

258: Prevention Over Reaction: Rethinking Violence Through a Public Health Lens with Robert Mahoney

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Robert Mahoney, CEO & Founder of TVTP Solutions. In this conversation, Robert discusses his journey in tar

Black History Month Is Public Health Work (Whether You Realize It or Not)

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores the deep connections between Black History Month and public health, emphasizing how historical struggles and