A career in public health can twist and turn in almost limitless directions. 

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Marissa McKool shares insights from her educational journey, her persistence in networking, and her time working at government institutions. The discussion includes her unexpected shifts due to personal and political events, her work at UC Berkeley, and her eventual burnout. The conversation provides valuable lessons on the importance of professional persistence, work-life balance, and the need for strategic career pivots in public health.

References for Our Discussion

◼️The Public Health Burnout Coach

Guest

◼️Marissa McKool, MPH

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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