Building Your Career at the Intersection of Climate and Health
January 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
With climate change already reshaping the health of communities, we need a public health workforce equipped to dynamically lead across professions, solve problems creatively, and translate science into practice. Join ASPPH for an energizing conversation designed for early- and mid-career professionals interested in exploring or advancing careers at the intersection of climate and health. We’ll discuss pathways into this field, the skills and experiences that stand out on a resume, and innovative ways to bring climate expertise to jobs not explicitly framed as climate roles. Speakers will draw on ASPPH’s climate and health framework and their own experiences as young professionals to share resources, insights, strategies, and actionable steps to lead from where you are. You’ll leave with next steps to grow your expertise, expand your professional network, and translate learning into a purpose-driven career path.
Why attend
- Learn concrete career moves and skills for climate–health roles (academia, government, NGOs, and practice)
- Discover ASPPH resources, toolkits, and initiatives
- Connect with peers and leaders committed to action on climate and health
Who should attend
Public health students, trainees, and professionals eager to make climate action part of their public health career journey.
MODERATOR
Dorothy Biberman, MPH, CPH, Senior Director of Global Engagement and Executive Initiatives, ASPPH
PANELISTS
Scott Hemmerling, PhD, Associate Professor of Environmental Health, Climate, and Sustainability, Louisiana State University School of Public Health
Christopher Lemon, MD, Faculty Director, Clinical Programs, Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health
Jennie McAdams, MPH, REHS, Environmental Health Program Manager, Delaware Public Health District