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Public Health CareersAuthor: Omari Richins, MPH
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. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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252: Building Community Engagement & Effective Communication Skills with Alexandra Piatkowski, MPH, PMP
Monday, 24 November, 2025
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 importance of community engagement, mentorship, and effective data communication. She discusses her academic background, co-op experiences, and the transition to her consulting business, highlighting the need for actionable insights in public health. Alexandra also reflects on the challenges of true community engagement and the significance of building relationships in the field.🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned.🧠 Join our free public health community👥 Connect with Alexandra Piatkowski! Chapters:@0:00 Introduction to Alexandra Piatkowski@4:40 Simplifying Epidemiological Data@8:56 The Art of Storytelling in Public Health@11:29 Balancing Internal Operations and Community Engagement@12:50 The Importance of Mentorship@14:36Challenges in the Current Job Market@17:22 Defining Public Health@18:51 Academic Pathway and Co-op Experience@34:05 Transitioning to a Master's in Public Health@38:47 Navigating Career Transitions@41:26 Lessons from the MPH Program@41:43 From Practicum to Full-Time Position@44:25 Epidemiology and Project Management@49:14 Innovating Geriatric Emergency Care@54:55 Consulting in Public Health@59:42 Launching Piat Public Health@1:03:24 Community Engagement and Impact@1:09:24 Services Offered at Piat Public Health@1:10:08 Challenges and Rewards in Public Health Consulting@1:13:31 Advice for Aspiring Public Health ProfessionalsSupport 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









