Public Health Careers
Omari Richins, MPH, the Founder of The Public Health Millennial platform, chats with professionals and students to hear their unique and diverse public health career stories with tips and insights to help you along your public health career journey. This show is for anyone interested in public health or related fields. It covers stories, live sessions, and other relevant public health content. It offers insightful stories, career strategies, actionable tips, and resources to assist you in taking the next step in your public health career. You'll learn about the importance of public health, public health issues, and what you can do with your degree in public health. Whether you are a new public health student or professional, this show will surely have helpful stories and tips you won't want to miss.
Episodes
316 episodes
From Burnout to Clarity: A Goal-Setting Framework for Public Health Professionals
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast discusses the unique challenges faced by public health professionals in setting and achieving personal goals. He emphasizes the importance of intentional goal setting, reflection, and finding ...
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253: Before the Next Crisis: Stories Public Health Can’t Afford to Forget with Dr. Tista Ghosh
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Tista Ghosh.In this conversation, Tista Ghosh, a physician and epidemiologist, shares her journey in public health, discussing her experiences during the pandemic, the i...
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Episode 253
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Public Health Degrees Just Got Devalued (Here’s What That Really Means)
In this chat, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the alarming proposed changes by the US Department of Education regarding the definition of professional degrees, which excludes public health degrees. This exclusion could significantly impact financi...
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252: Building Community Engagement & Effective Communication Skills with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP.In this conversation, Alexandra Piatkowski, founder and CEO of Piat Public Health, shares her journey in public health, emphasizing the import...
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251: Mindset, Mentorship, and Making Impact: Thriving in Public Health with Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES. In this episode, Public Health Consultant and CEO of Jenkins Public Health Consulting, Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES, shares her 20-year journey f...
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Episode 251
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Food Security Crisis: Understanding SNAP Cuts
The conversation focuses on the critical impact of the government shutdown on SNAP benefits, highlighting the struggles faced by millions of Americans relying on food assistance. It discusses the severe cuts to SNAP, the implications for famili...
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250: From Broadcast Journalism to Suicide Prevention Leader with Dr. Walker Tisdale III
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Walker Tisdale III.In this episode, Dr. Walker Tisdale III—nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and Director of Outreach at Johns Hopkins University—shares...
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Episode 250
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You Chose Public Health for a Reason (Here’s How to Keep Going When It Feels Heavy)
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH Host of Public Health Careers discusses the challenges faced by public health professionals, emphasizing the importance of resilience, purpose, and community support. He addresses the weight of current i...
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249: From Public Health Communications to Founding South Asian Care with Nishat Uddin, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Nishat Uddin, MPH. She shares her journey from moving to the West Coast from Florida, to founding South Asian Care, an organization aimed at addressing healthcare di...
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Shutdown = Public Health Challenge: What You Need to Know
Public Health on Pause: The 2025 Government Shutdown and What It Means for YouThe U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025. While politicians argue, public health is paying the price:CDC and HHS furloughs slow outbreak s...
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248: Making Public Health Fun: How Health Whiz Is Changing the Game with Tobi Dare, MPH, and Tosin Ogunsola, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks Tosin Ogunsola, MPH and Tobi Dare, MPH. They are co-creators of the Health Whiz game. In this conversation, Tobi Dare and Tosin Ogunsola...
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Episode 248
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The Power of Taking a Break (We Need You In The Long Run)
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the importance of taking time off for mental health, shares insights on public transit accessibility, and addresses the challenges faced in public health today. He emphasizes the need for optim...
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247: Building Local Data Ecosystems through the MADE For Health Justice Initiative with Dr. Jamila M. Porter, DrPH, MPH
In this conversation, Dr. Jamila Porter shares her journey as a community health advocate and her commitment to health equity. She discusses the importance of physical activity, the MADE for Health Justice initiative, and the challe...
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Episode 247
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Is Public Health Cooked? Here’s What’s Really Going On
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the current crisis in public health, highlighting the turmoil within the CDC, the rollback of vaccine requirements, and the implications of job market collapse in the field. He emphasizes the i...
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246: Empowering Youth Through Sex Education and Public Health Practice with Dr. Daniella Thorne, DrPH
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Daniella Thorne, DrPH, MPH. In this conversation, Dr. Daniella Thorne shares her journey as a public health professional, emphasizing the importance of sexual health edu...
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Episode 246
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How to Own Your Public Health Semester (and Set Yourself Up for What’s Next)
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH emphasizes the importance of intentionality in public health education and career development. He discusses how students can set clear goals, build skills, and create a supportive network to ...
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245: Tech Startups, Culture, and Public Health: The bEHR Health Journey with Kwame Terra, MPH
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Kwame Terra, MPH, the founder and CEO of bEHR Health, who discusses his journey in public health, the importance of health equity, and the innovative approaches his startup is takin...
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Episode 245
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How To Be In Public Health (Without Losing Yourself)
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the challenges faced by public health professionals, particularly during times of uncertainty and transition. He emphasizes the importance of redefining success, building community, an...
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244: Behind the Policy: How To Elevate Public Health Through Strategic Advocacy with Tim Leshan, MPA
Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tim Leshan, MPAIn this episode, Tim Leshan, MPA, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, discusses the importance of public h...
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Episode 244
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Top 7 Skills Every Public Health Professional Needs in 2025
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH, discusses the evolving landscape of public health and the essential skills needed for professionals to thrive in the field. He emphasizes the importance of combining technical expertise with soft sk...
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243: Importance of A Strengths-Based Approach to Public Health Career Development with Katherine Brumfield, MA
Public Health Careers podcast episode with Katherine Brumfield, MA🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned 🧠 Join our p...
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Episode 243
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The Hidden Costs of the One Big Beautiful Bill (For Health and Public Health)
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH, discusses the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting its detrimental effects on public health, Medicaid, SNAP, environmental protections, and higher education. He emphasizes the interc...
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242: The Need for Community-Driven Public Health Solutions with Amanda Spence, MPH
Public Health Careers podcast episode with Amanda Spence, MPH🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned🧠 Join our public ...
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Episode 242
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The Impact of Policy on Public's Health | Changes To The Health Landscape
In this conversation, Omari Richins, MPH discusses the current state of health care in the U.S., highlighting the significant spending on healthcare with poor outcomes compared to other wealthy nations. He emphasizes the impact of policy change...
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