Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tim Leshan, MPA

In 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 health advocacy, the economic impact of public health initiatives, and the need for effective communication with policymakers. 

He shares insights on building public-private partnerships, navigating challenges in the current political landscape, and the significance of education and storytelling in public health. Tim emphasizes the importance of hope and engagement for young professionals in the field, while also reflecting on his personal journey and career development in public health advocacy.

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Chapters:
@00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
@04:36 The Economic Impact Report on Public Health
@07:21 International Perspectives on Public Health
@10:19 Advocacy and Policy in Public Health
@13:21 Building Public-Private Partnerships
@16:15 Career Insights and Early Professional Development
@19:28 Academic Pathways and Influences
@22:18 Advocating for Stem Cell Research
@28:28 Advocacy in Public Health: A Personal Journey
@29:30 The Human Genome Project and Genetic Information Protection
@31:56 Bridging Perspectives: Engaging Skeptics in Public Health
@34:17 Communicating Public Health: Addressing Misinformation
@35:38 Building Partnerships: Technology and Academia
@37:37 Essential Skills for Advocacy in Public Health
@40:47 Strategic Growth in Research Funding
@44:03 Current Challenges in Public Health Advocacy
@49:02 The Importance of Engagement in Public Health
@53:31 Motivation and Hope in Public Health Careers
@55:16 Advice for Aspiring Public Health Professionals

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