What does it look like when lived experience becomes a public health career? In this episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley sits down with Marco Benjamin, Director of Public Health at the Joseph H. Neal Health Collaborative in South Carolina, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring and urgent. Marco has been living with HIV for more than 20 years, and rather than letting that diagnosis define him in a limiting way, he channeled it into decades of advocacy, innovation, and community-centered work. This conversation explores what it actually takes to reach communities that have been overlooked, undereducated, and underserved on issues of sexual health and HIV. Resources ▶️ <a href="http://phecpodcastcommunity.com">Join the PHEC Podcast Community</a> ▶️ <a href="https://phecpodcast.com/">Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes</a> ▶️ <a href= "https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting">DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting</a>

What does it look like when lived experience becomes a public health career? In this episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley sits down with Marco Benjamin, Director of Public Health at the Joseph H. Neal Health Collaborative in South Carolina, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring and urgent. Marco has been living with HIV for more than 20 years, and rather than letting that diagnosis define him in a limiting way, he channeled it into decades of advocacy, innovation, and community-centered work. This conversation explores what it actually takes to reach communities that have been overlooked, undereducated, and underserved on issues of sexual health and HIV. Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting

What does it look like when lived experience becomes a public health career? In this episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley sits down with Marco Benjamin, Director of Public Health at the Joseph H. Neal Health Collaborative in South Carolina, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring and urgent. Marco has been living with HIV for more than 20 years, and rather than letting that diagnosis define him in a limiting way, he channeled it into decades of advocacy, innovation, and community-centered work. This conversation explores what it actually takes to reach communities that have been overlooked, undereducated, and underserved on issues of sexual health and HIV. Resources ▶️ <a href="http://phecpodcastcommunity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the PHEC Podcast Community</a> ▶️ <a href="https://phecpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes</a> ▶️ <a href="https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting" rel="noopener noreferrer">DrCHHuntley, Public Health &amp; Epidemiology Consulting</a>

PHEC 464: Winning the War on HIV, With Marco Benjamin

Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) features real stories from public health professionals creating change beyond traditional roles. Hosted by Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley, a seasoned epidemiologist and public health consultant, PHEC has delivered a new episode every Tuesday since 2017. That's over 450 episodes and counting. Find show notes and episode resources at PHECpodcast.com. 

This show is for public health professionals at every career stage, from students and early-career practitioners to seasoned leaders navigating complex systems. It is also for the interdisciplinary professionals who work alongside public health every day: physicians, social workers, attorneys, educators, environmental scientists, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates. If your work touches population health, this podcast was made for you.

Each episode explores the broad, often unexpected reach of public health through in-depth conversations with practitioners working across traditional and emerging roles. Dr. Huntley brings over two decades of epidemiological and strategic expertise to every conversation, translating complex public health concepts into plain language that is both accessible and actionable. Topics include disease prevention, workforce development, policy advocacy, community health assessment, emergency preparedness, health communication, and the evolving role of technology in public health practice.

PHEC goes beyond the textbook. It is where public health professionals find inspiration, practical guidance, and the reminder that their work matters, even when the landscape is difficult.
Ready to go deeper? Join a growing community of public health professionals connecting, collaborating, and growing their impact inside the PHEC Podcast Community at PHECpodcastcommunity.com.

Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley is the founder of DrCHHuntley, LLC, a public health consulting firm helping organizations transform data into action. Learn more at DrCHHuntley.com.

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Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) features real stories from public health professionals creating change beyond traditional roles. Hosted by Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley, a seasoned epidemiologist and public health consultant, PHEC has delivered a new episode every Tuesday since 2017. That's over 450 episodes and counting. Find show notes and episode resources at PHECpodcast.com. This show is for public health professionals at every career stage, from students and early-career practitioners to seasoned leaders navigating complex systems. It is also for the interdisciplinary professionals who work alongside public health every day: physicians, social workers, attorneys, educators, environmental scientists, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates. If your work touches population health, this podcast was made for you. Each episode explores the broad, often unexpected reach of public health through in-depth conversations with practitioners working across traditional and emerging roles. Dr. Huntley brings over two decades of epidemiological and strategic expertise to every conversation, translating complex public health concepts into plain language that is both accessible and actionable. Topics include disease prevention, workforce development, policy advocacy, community health assessment, emergency preparedness, health communication, and the evolving role of technology in public health practice. PHEC goes beyond the textbook. It is where public health professionals find inspiration, practical guidance, and the reminder that their work matters, even when the landscape is difficult. Ready to go deeper? Join a growing community of public health professionals connecting, collaborating, and growing their impact inside the PHEC Podcast Community at PHECpodcastcommunity.com. Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley is the founder of DrCHHuntley, LLC, a public health consulting firm helping organizations transform data into action. Learn more at DrCHHuntley.com.

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