PHEC 401: Navigating the Long COVID Journey, With Brooke Keaton
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
Release Date: 04/22/2025
PHEC 423: Empowering the Next Generation With Santiago Ojeda Sainz
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
This dynamic episode with Santiago Ojeda Sainz spotlights his journey as a Master of Public Health student and passionate advocate for social and behavioral sciences, immigrant health, and micro-mobility safety. Santiago’s story, leadership roles, and future ambitions illustrate the new wave of public health professionals driving innovation and collaboration to address real-world challenges in diverse communities. The episode explores mentorship, student empowerment, and urgent road safety issues, inviting listeners to take part in mentoring the next generation and advocating for safer, more...
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PHEC 422: Mentorship, Innovation, and Stigma Reduction with Parnia Roghani-Shareef, MPH, CPH
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
This episode features an engaging and heartfelt conversation between Dr. Charlotte Huntley and Parnia Roghani-Shareef, highlighting her inspiring career journey, leadership in public health, and commitment to workforce development and behavioral health. The discussion covers actionable strategies and personal insights about building resilience, combating burnout, and fostering collaboration across the public health sector. Listeners are provided with networking advice, mentorship resources, and a glimpse into innovative overdose prevention initiatives, making this episode essential listening...
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PHEC 421: Navigating Public Health Policy Change, With Anne Reid
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
Dr. Huntley sits down with Annee Morris Reed, Policy Director at the Funders Forum on Accountable Health and lecturer at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. The conversation explores Anne’s inspiring career spanning senior policy roles within the federal government, her dedication to community-driven, multi-sector partnerships, and the impact of landmark legislation like the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill (the “one big beautiful bill”). Together, Dr. Huntley and Anne unpack the vital differences between public health and healthcare, highlight...
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PHEC 420: Adaptive Leadership Lessons with Dr. Marissa Levine
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
This episode features an inspiring conversation between public health visionaries Dr. Charlotte Huntley and Dr. Marissa Levine, delving into the evolving landscape of public health leadership. Centered around the concept of regenerative leadership, the discussion explores how adaptive, systems-thinking approaches are transforming both individuals and organizations to better serve communities amid ongoing complexity. With decades of leadership experience, from serving as Virginia’s State Health Commissioner to advancing work in academia, Dr. Levine offers practical strategies to strengthen...
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PHEC 419: Why Patient Voices Matter in Public Health Policy, With Shanthi Hegde
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
In this deeply moving and energizing episode, Dr. Huntley interviews Shanthi Hegde, a rare disease advocate, board leader, and soon-to-be public health student at Brown University. Shanthi shares her powerful journey as a young woman of color living with multiple rare bleeding disorders and an immune dysregulatory syndrome, and she details the systemic barriers patients like her face at every level of the healthcare system. Shanthi’s work spans national and grassroots levels, serving on the Board of the Hemophilia Federation of America, founding innovative young adult advocacy groups, and...
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PHEC 418: How Community-Led Initiatives Drive Health Equity, With Robyn Bussey
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Huntley welcomes Robyn Bussey, a self-described "health equitist" and Health Equity Director at the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE). With deep roots in rural Georgia and a passion for amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, Robyn shares her personal journey from growing up as the daughter of a beloved rural public health nurse to leading innovative, community-driven health equity initiatives across the American South. Robyn provides listeners with practical insights on building community trust, supporting maternal and reproductive health, and...
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PHEC 417: From Dismantling to Rebuilding Public Health, With Abby Tighe
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
Dr. Huntley sits down with Abby Tighe, a former CDC public health advisor and co-founder of the Fired by Fighting coalition. Together, they share an insider’s look at the nationwide impact of the 2025 mass firing of thousands of CDC and HHS professionals and the dangerous dismantling of America’s public health infrastructure. They also highlight how a grassroots movement is fighting back. Abby details her unexpected professional journey, her passion for equitable and rural health, and how losing her position became a rallying point for collective advocacy and transparency. Through her...
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PHEC 416: Turning Grief Into Action
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Huntley, shares her heartfelt journey one year after the tragic loss of her son, Nicholas, in a motorcycle accident. Dr. Huntley opens up about her struggle to channel her grief and frustration into meaningful action and advocacy, seeking the support, ideas, and expertise of the public health community and podcast listeners. The episode serves as a call to action for collaborative reflection—on how families, communities, and policymakers can honor loved ones and improve motorcycle safety and awareness, all while navigating the...
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PHEC 415: Uniting Multidisciplinary Voices for Public Health Policy
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
In this special episode of the PHEC Podcast, Dr. Huntley shares her experience moderating the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Policy Action Institute in Washington, DC, June 2025. She engaged with a multidisciplinary group of professionals including policymakers, legislators, lawyers, medical doctors, nonprofit leaders, and business owners, each contributing to a robust conversation at the intersection of public health and policy. Dr. Huntley’s reflections offer real-world perspectives and practical inspiration for public health professionals seeking to impact policy and build...
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PHEC 414: Finding Strength Through Service
Public Health Epidemiology Conversations
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Huntley shares her journey through personal and professional challenges. Drawing from her work facilitating leadership and resilience workshops for public health professionals, especially with the Tribal Epidemiology Centers, Dr. Huntley explores the vital principle that "you can't pour from an empty cup." She opens up about her own struggles with grief, professional uncertainty, and the realities of working in a strained public health environment. Through a story of service and renewal, Dr. Huntley emphasizes the power of community, self-care, and adapting our...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Huntley interviews Brooke Keaton, who shares her personal journey with long COVID. Brooke discusses her background in education and social services, her experience contracting COVID-19, and the subsequent challenges she faced with long COVID symptoms. The conversation highlights the importance of awareness and support for those affected by long COVID, as well as the need for a compassionate healthcare approach. In this conversation, Brooke Keaton shares her personal journey with long COVID, discussing the mental health challenges, chronic pain, and the impact on her daily life. She emphasizes the importance of community support and advocacy, particularly for BIPOC individuals who are often underrepresented in research. The discussion highlights the need for awareness and understanding of long COVID, as well as the significance of support systems in navigating these challenges.
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