In celebration of National Public Health Week, we held a thoughtful discussion titled, Now More Than Ever: Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Health Leaders.
This was a unique opportunity for current, future, and newly admitted public health students to engage with faculty and peers as we explored the significance of public health in a rapidly changing world.
Fellow students shared their stories about why they chose the field and how they plan to make a difference.
A passionate group of public health faculty also shared their expertise and engaged in a dynamic conversation about the importance of public health and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the profession.
Key Takeaways:
Omari Richins, MPH, Founder & CEO, The Public Health Millennial
Elizabeth Chen, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Health Behavior, & Health Behavior MPH Concentration Lead, UNC Gillings School of Global and Public Health
Darrell Hudson, PhD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Dylan Roby, PhD, Chair & Professor of Health, Society, and Behavior, UC Irvine Joe C Wen School of Population and Public Health
Enbal Shacham, PhD, MEd, Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Behavioral Science and Health Equity, St. Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice
Eva Silvestre, PhD, MA, Associate Dean & Associate Professor, Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine