Do The Change: Challenging and Reimagining OEHS

In the next episode of #DoTheChange, we are joined by Rezahn Abraha, MPH, a recent UC Berkeley graduate in Environmental Health Sciences and Global Health. Rezahn embodies a social-justice based approach to environmental health, striving to create equitable environments through her work in environmental policy analysis, exposure assessment, and epidemiological research. Tune in to hear her perspective on the importance of mentorship in building a career, her multicultural upbringing in the U.S. and Japan, and her research in addressing social determinants of health. You can find the full transcript of this episode on our website: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-rezahn-abraha

In the next episode of #DoTheChange, we are joined by Rezahn Abraha, MPH, a recent UC Berkeley graduate in Environmental Health Sciences and Global Health. Rezahn embodies a social-justice based approach to environmental health, striving to create equitable environments through her work in environmental policy analysis, exposure assessment, and epidemiological research. Tune in to hear her perspective on the importance of mentorship in building a career, her multicultural upbringing in the U.S. and Japan, and her research in addressing social determinants of health. You can find the full transcript of this episode on our website: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-rezahn-abraha

In Part 2 of our most recent episode of #DoTheChange, we'll be featuring an amazing conversation with Kevin Ru, MPH, who currently studies increased risk of chronic disease in janitors. We'll talk about different ways people can get involved in occupational and environmental health and areas of concentration. We'll also explore how today's changing society might impact the field and open up opportunities for new professionals. Tune in to hear Kevin's tips on how to succeed in the field of OEHS. You can find the full transcript of this episode on our website: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-kevin-ru

In our most recent episode of #DoTheChange, we'll be featuring an amazing conversation with Kevin Ru, MPH, who currently studies increased risk of chronic disease in janitors. We'll talk about different ways people can get involved in occupational and environmental health and areas of concentration. We'll also explore how today's changing society might impact the field and open up opportunities for new professionals. Tune in to hear Kevin's tips on how to succeed in the field of OEHS. You can find the full transcript of this episode on our website: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-kevin-ru

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Sangeeta "San" Agarawal,  RN, MS, CAS. With many years of professional experience across the tech and healthcare sectors, San has an incredible amount of career development advice to give. From the best ways to use networking to break into a new industry, to effective self-care techniques to stay motivated through tough times, join San as she discusses the twists and turns in her career.

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-sangeeta-agarawal

For Do The Change's third episode of the season, we are joined by a guest with a truly exceptional story: Sangeeta "San" Agarawal, RN, MS, CAS. San's journey starts off in a very traditional part of India where education was something she had to fight for. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and passion to help others, she enjoyed a successful career in both the tech and nursing fields, creating a tech company and later working as a registered nurse. Still motivated by her desire to work more closely with the people she yearns to help, San most recently pivoted into occupational health, where she is now about to graduate with her NP, and will be starting her PhD with the UC Occupational Health and Nursing Department.

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-sangeeta-agarawal

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Simon Camponuri! Discover his untraditional journey from premed student, to wildlife researcher, and finally to Valley Fever researcher, and explore how his drive to explore his various passions led him to a field he feels fulfilled in.

See full transcript here: www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-simon-camponuri

Join us for Part 1 of our conversation with Simon Camponuri! Discover his untraditional journey from premed student, to wildlife researcher, and finally to Valley Fever researcher, and explore how his drive to explore his various passions led him to a field he feels fulfilled in.

See full transcript here: www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-simon-camponuri

Tune into Season 2, Episode 1 with Javier Freire, a PhD candidate in Environmental Health Sciences! This episode is the first of our second season of Do the Change, hosted by Joanne Teh. In this conversation, Javier and Joanne discuss Javier's career in biomonitoring wildland firefighters, his journey from Chile to America, the invaluable role of mentors, and his tips for young professionals looking to stand out to employers.

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-javier-freire

Tune into Season 2, Episode 1 with Javier Freire, a PhD candidate in Environmental Health Sciences! This episode is the first of our second season of Do the Change, hosted by Joanne Teh. In this conversation, Javier and Joanne discuss Javier's career in biomonitoring wildland firefighters, his journey from Chile to America, the invaluable role of mentors, and his tips for young professionals looking to stand out to employers.

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-javier-freire