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IDEA Exchange: Finding Your Voice: Advocacy in Public Health with Gwyneth Eliasson

November 12 All day

What does it mean to find your voice in public health, and how can advocacy help create meaningful change?

In Episode 12 of the IDEA Exchange Podcast, “Finding Your Voice: Advocacy in Public Health,” Gwynneth Eliasson joins the conversation to explore the importance of advocacy, personal voice, and professional engagement in advancing public health. The episode highlights how public health professionals can use their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to contribute to important conversations, champion public health priorities, and help strengthen the communities they serve.

Whether you’re a public health student discovering your interests, an early-career professional building confidence, or an experienced practitioner looking to expand your impact, this conversation offers an opportunity to reflect on the role of advocacy in shaping a meaningful public health career.

In This Episode, You’ll Explore

  • The importance of advocacy in public health practice and leadership
  • How public health professionals can develop and use their voices to influence change
  • The connection between personal experiences, professional identity, and effective advocacy
  • Opportunities for students and early-career professionals to engage in public health advocacy
  • How communication, collaboration, and community engagement can strengthen public health efforts

Listen to Episode 12 of the IDEA Exchange Podcast for a conversation with Gwynneth Eliasson about finding your voice, embracing advocacy, and making a meaningful difference in public health.

HOST

Miranda Bosse, MPH, Director of IDEA Institute 

GUEST

Gwyneth Eliasson, JD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Rutgers School of Public Health

Dr. Gwyneth Eliasson, JD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Health Systems and Policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health. A former social justice attorney, she has extensive experience in public health law, health policy, medical-legal partnerships, and advocating for underserved communities. She earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and her Master of Public Health from Rutgers University. Her work focuses on the intersection of law, policy, and public health, with an emphasis on advancing health equity and empowering public health professionals through education and advocacy.