Public Health Careers podcast episode with Shanaz Chery, MS, CHES
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Shanaz is Director, Population Health at Greater New York Hospital Association where she leads various population health initiatives. 

She has spent almost a decade working on issues like health communication, social drivers of health, disparities, equity, technology, and social justice. And she is driven by a commitment to making a positive impact on public health and advocating for healthier communities.

She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Brooklyn College. A Master of Science in Public Health Communication for Social Change at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. Empowering communities is essential in public health, and their needs and perspectives should be incorporated into interventions.
2. Clear, concise, and consistent messaging is crucial in public health communication.
3. Internship experiences and hands-on community work can provide valuable insights and shape career paths in public health.
4. Take time to work in the field before pursuing a master's degree to gain experience and figure out your career path.
5. Building relationships and connections is crucial in the field of public health.

And much much more!

Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:48 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?  
@3:38 Immigrating from Trinidad to US at 8.
@14:23 Communications for Social Change - what do we get right and what do we get wrong?
@20:40 What does public health mean to you?
@23:35 Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Brooklyn College & internship
@29:38 Undergrad takeaway(s)
@31:28 M.S. in Public Health Communication for Social Change at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
@41:01  Graduate Takeaways
@42:42 NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene & various roles
@48:22 Helpline Specialist at American Liver Foundation
@50:34 Mentor for New York State Department of Health
@52:09 Greater New York Hospital Association & various roles
@59:38  Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?
@54:29 The Furious Five 

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