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Why I Left My Career In Global Health | ft. Lazenya Weekes-Richemond, Global Health Specialist


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Lazenya Weekes-Richemond worked in global health for 14 years managing large-scale projects across several regions, until she ultimately decided to leave in 2020. In this episode of the Public Health Insight, we talk to Lazenya to learn about:

◼️ Her experience working in global health;
◼️ The reasons she stepped away from the field; and
◼️ How a lack of leadership diversity influences program decisions and delivery


Podcast Guest

◼️ Lazenya Weekes-Richemond, MSc


Podcast Host

◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®


References for Our Discussion

◼️ Why I Left My Career In Global Health

◼️ How global are global health boards?

◼️ Dear White Women In International Development


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