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Public Health Careers podcast episode with Dr. Laura Magaña, PhD, MS
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Dr. Laura Magaña is President & CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, also known as ASPPH.

She is also the Founding President of the Global Network for Academic Public Health, an alliance of seven regional associations representing schools and programs of public health worldwide

Prior to joining ASPPH,Dr. Magaña dedicated more than 35 years to successfully leading the transformation and advancements of public and private universities in Mexico, educational organizations in the United States, United Nations programs, and nongovernmental organizations in Central America and Europe. She was most recently the dean of the School of Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico.

She conferred a Bachelor in Special Education at School of Education. Then a Masters of Science in Educational Technology and a PhD in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Administration at Gallaudet University.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. How public health is at a pivotal moment, presenting opportunities for visibility
2. Why storytelling is crucial to shift the narrative around public health professionals
3. How public health transcends political divides and is rooted in community and justice
4. Why interdisciplinary education and experiential learning is vital for preparing future public health professionals
5. Why you have to stay informed and flexible in the ever changing public heath landscape
6. Why no one is truly safe until everyone is safe

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@3:07 Can you share a bit about your background?
@3:48 Why is now the right time to highlight the P.H workforce?
@6:00 How can we shift public perception of P.H professionals?
@8:41 What strategies can strengthen the P.H workforce?
@13:23 What major shifts do you foresee in P.H education?
@18:27 What does public health mean to you?
@19:54 Can you walk us through your academic journey?
@28:26 What led you to pursue a PhD in Educational Administration?
@31:30 Experience as Exec. Dir. at the Mexican-North American Institute and Dean at Universidad de Las Américas?
@39:09 Roles at Invest in Denmark, Universidad Anáhuac, and Easterseals?
@45:45 What was your focus as President & CEO of ASPPH?
@53:16 How have you amplified academic public health through advocacy?
@55:16 President of Global Network for Academic P.H.
@59:11 Past Week’s Guest Question
@1:01:24 The Furious Five

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