In this two-episode series, we delve into the perspectives of young professionals in the field of public health, both graduates of the esteemed Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Rachel Sadoff and Eli Binder. Sadoff's passion lies in global health policy, specifically focusing on international relations, One Health, tackling disparities among vulnerable populations, and envisioning the future of pandemic control. On the other hand, Eli brings expertise in epidemiology disease surveillance, burden monitoring, and ethical data collection.