239: Modernizing Public Health Systems with Heart & Strategy with Dr. Heidi Steinecker, DrPH

Public Health Careers podcast episode with  Dr. Heidi Steinecker, DrPH
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Heidi is a Principal in Health and Human Services Consulting at Resultant.  

She is a global public health leader, strategist, and health systems consultant. She’s worked across sectors—from state government to international diplomacy—designing innovative solutions for infectious disease response, public health modernization, and operational policy alignment.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of New Mexico, studied Cultural & International Relations at Kings College in Scotland, earned a Master of Arts in English with a focus on public policy from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health at the Medical College of Wisconsin.


In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. Insights from Heidi’s journey leading several global health initiatives, and now consulting and supporting national work
2. How global issues are interconnected with local communities
3. The importance of data modernization, relationships, and collaboration for effective and efficient public health systems
4. The importance of knowing historical context for effective public health leadership

And much much more

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@3:09 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?  
@4:07 Global Health Diplomacy & Public Health Infrastructure
@16:46 Public Health Modernization & Emergency Response
@30:09 What does public health mean to you?
@30:47 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and History – University of New 
@36:00 Master of Arts (M.A.) in English – Public Policy – Cal Poly San Luis 
@38:09 UC Davis Health
@44:27 California Department of Public Health – Deputy Director
@48:22 EY Global Consulting – Associate Director, Public Health & Global 
@53:26 Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) – Medical College of Wisconsin 
@58:33 Resultant – Principal, Health and Human Services Consulting (2024–Present)
@1:06:55 What underrated tools are indispensable for your job?
@1:08:48 The Furious Five