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Public Health CareersAuthor: Omari Richins, MPH
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267: Men’s Health, Systems Thinking, and the Power of Lived Experience with Nicholas Alford, DrPH, MPH
Episode 267
Monday, 7 September, 2026
Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Nicholas Alford, DrPH, MPH about men’s health, systems thinking, and his journey from healthcare operations to public health consulting.In this episode, Dr. Alford explores how masculinity and social expectations influence men’s health-seeking behaviors, particularly among Black men, and why public health messaging needs to better empower the people it hopes to reach. He also discusses the role of evaluation, community engagement, and State Health Improvement Plans in turning public health strategy into meaningful action.Dr. Alford also reflects on his journey from healthcare operations and Medicaid policy to statewide public health planning and consulting. He shares lessons from earning his MPH and DrPH, the value of lived experience, and why understanding systems, networking, mentorship, and listening are essential for building a successful public health career.🚀 TPHM 4-Week Career Lab interest Form🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned🎯 Our New Career Services Storefront✍🏾 TPHM Needs Survey💡 1-on-1 mentorship & services🧠 Join our public health community👕 Check out our apparel🔗 Connect on LinkedIn💬 Suggest a TopicChapters:@0:00 Introduction and Dr. Nick Alford's background@3:43 Personal background and identity@4:45 Current role as a public sector consultant@9:32 Projects and effectiveness in consulting@20:14 Men's health, masculinity, and personal experiences@34:14 Closing the gap between evidence and community@37:49 The importance of state health improvement plans@40:11 Lived experience and sector diversity in public health@42:19 What public health means to Dr. Nick Alford@44:04 Undergrad journey and initial interest in health@46:29 Public health as a connected system@49:11 Deciding to pursue a master's in public health@51:24 Pursuing a doctor of public health and its impact@55:25 Doctoral training and community engagement@58:44 Your dissertation as your brand@1:01:11 Lessons learned from doctoral studies@1:03:26 Advice for aspiring public health leaders@1:13:35 Balancing life and doctoral studies@1:16:19 Advice to younger self and closing thoughtsSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐Follow & Support:- Join The Public Health Community- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store
