Do The Change: Challenging and Reimagining OEHS

Tune into Part 2 of our conversation with Mulika Musyimi, a passionate advocate in public and global health!

About the Speaker: Mulika Musyimi, MPH is originally from Kilifi, a small town in the Coast province of Kenya, and he is the son of farmers, cooks, teachers, tailors, hotel workers, and storytellers. He wants to acknowledge them and their impact because without them, there wouldn't be a story thread featuring him. In addition to having various relatives experience health challenges throughout his life, there was also the realization that as a Sub-Saharan African migrant living in a US context, there was now this different exposure/perspective of seeing and making sense of his surroundings. The markedly poor overall health outcomes experienced by Black communities on the continent and in the diaspora is dire and needs addressing particularly because of the sum of stressors that social determinants of health place on an individual, a family, and a community. In short, these were some of his motivators in pursuing an MPH in Global Environmental Health.

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Dive into Episode 11 with Mulika Musyimi, a dedicated advocate in the fields of public health and global health. Mulika’s global perspective includes his role as a Human Rights Fellow at Sanergy in Nairobi, Kenya, where he contributed to the WASH sector (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Join us for this illuminating conversation with Mulika Musyimi as we delve into his personal journey in public health, the power of mentorship, the role of community colleges, and the importance and expansiveness of diversity.

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Tune into Part 2 of our conversation with Bhavya Joshi, MA! Discover Bhavya's work in women’s reproductive health access for refugees, her strong human rights background, and insights on pursuing a interdisciplinary Doctor of Public Health degree. Listen now for a compelling conversation on health as a human right and the global pursuit of reproductive health equity.

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Dive into Episode 10 with Bhavya Joshi, a UC Berkeley Doctor of Public Health candidate from India! A Global Public Health Fellow and Human Rights Center Fellow, she researches reproductive needs in crisis areas, focusing on South Sudan and Ukrainian women refugees in Croatia. Bhavya advocates for global women's rights, leveraging her 6+ years of experience in public health project management in South Asia. Her research covers sexual health, empowerment, and more.

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In Part 2 of this episode of Do The Change, we are joined by Gabriela Gonzalez, MPH! Gabriela is a passionate advocate in the field of maternal child health, dedicated to supporting moms and birthing people. Join us for this enlightening conversation as we explore her journey in maternal child health, imposter syndrome, the influence of family mentorship, post-graduate transitions, job search strategies, and more.

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In episode 9, we are joined by our wonderful guest, Gabriela Gonzalez, MPH. A recent UC Berkeley MPH graduate, she is dedicated to reproductive justice and improving pregnancy experiences. Focused on Black maternal health equity, Gabriela aims for a future in policy, advocacy, and community doula accessibility. Tune in for an insightful conversation on public health, impactful change, and her journey as a young professional. 

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-gabriela-gonzalez

Join us for part two of our conversation with our newest podcast guest, Ashley Smith, MPH! Ashley is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley's MPH program and has spent the last 3.5 years as a researcher at UCSF, focusing on research projects that examine health disparities. Her projects have included navigation programs for African American men, COVID-19 and housing insecurity, and lung cancer prevention for minority populations. Tune in now to hear her story on how she entered the field, how she utilized her network to expand her experiences, and how she uses her research to make an impact on community health.

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-ashley-smith-mph

Our newest podcast guest is Ashley Smith, MPH! Ashley is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley's MPH program and has spent the last 3.5 years as a researcher at UCSF, focusing on research projects that examine health disparities. Her projects have included navigation programs for African American men, COVID-19 and housing insecurity, and lung cancer prevention for minority populations. Tune in now to hear her story on how she entered the field, how she utilized her network to expand her experiences, and how she uses her research to make an impact on community health.

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-ashley-smith-mph

Join us for part two of our conversation with Adenike Omomukuyo, a 3rd year MPH/RD student at UC Berkeley. Through her education, Adenike became acutely aware of the invisibility many face in the world of nutrition, which motivated her to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between the body and food, and to advocate for body liberation and representation. In this episode, Nike sheds light on her path to becoming a dietician and navigating the complexities and barriers that can hinder underrepresented individuals from entering the fields of nutrition and dietetics. 

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-Nike-Omomukuyo

Join us for a conversation with Adenike Omomukuyo, a 3rd year MPH/RD student at UC Berkeley. Through her education, Adenike became acutely aware of the invisibility many face in the world of nutrition, which motivated her to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between the body and food, and to advocate for body liberation and representation. In this episode, Nike sheds light on her path to becoming a dietician and navigating the complexities and barriers that can hinder underrepresented individuals from entering the fields of nutrition and dietetics. 

See full transcript here: https://www.coeh.berkeley.edu/do-change-Nike-Omomukuyo