BlackTIDES, The Podcast Odane Dunbar

On this episode Jeacovy and I discuss the different paths in tech, and how to be more intentional with your search. To connect with Jeacovy, find him on Twitter @Jeacovy and LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeacovygayle/

In March, we celebrate women and the wonderful work that they do. Balancing work, family, and businesses is no easy task, but they do it graciously. Dr. Moreland is no exception, and this month we celebrate her and the countless other women like her. On this episode we talk about the rise of Women's History Month, careers, and more.

Dr. Moreland is a Founder, Professor and Podcast Host. She founded The HIM Concierge to help other HIM professionals merge their passions with their career. To learn more about the work Dr. Moreland does, visit himconcirge.com.

It is very easy to get caught up in doing what is necessary to get through college. Before rushing to graduate, it is important to make sure you get a good return on your investment. In this episode, Jarrett (@JarrettHurms) and I call out exactly what those returns are. This is a must listen to especially before filing your Intent to Graduate.

There is no question that the work of public health professionals such as Epidemiologist and Biostatisticians, play a pivotal role in our society. Who are these professionals and how do they help make the world a healthier place? Andrea Hobby is a recent graduate from Georgetown where she earned her Master's in Epidemiology. With over 15 years of Public Health experience, Andrea breaks down the field so that it is easy for anyone who is interested in being a Disease Detective to get started.

Andrea's Twitter @ahobby9

Recommended Books: Modern Epidemiology & Fundamentals of Biostatistics  

White House Pandemic Plan

COVID Tracker by County

Informatics and Data Science are more alike than they are different. Jakyll Henry was fortunate to be educated in both of these areas. While they have their similarities, it is important to understand where the point of contentions are, especially for newcomers interested in either of these fields. In doing so, transitioning into, or pivoting from either of these fields will be a lot smoother. For questions relating to Informatics or Data Science, feel free to reach out to to Jakyll and I on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Jakyll Henry:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakyll-henry-15884711/

Twitter - @The_JakAttack

Odane Dunbar:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/odanedunbar/

Twitter - @daneinformatics

Gherrel Pinkham is a SAP/Azure Client Solutions Manager at Tech Data, located in Clearwater, Florida. Gherrel opted to go the untraditional route, even though he started college, he left with one class away from an Associates Degree. Gherrel started off as a server at Joe's Crab Shack. A conversation with a customer put him on a path to becoming successful in Tech Sales. He hopes to one day become a Solutions Architect and has no intentions of going back to school and finishing what he started. Gherrel's journey is like many others, while college may work for some, it doesn't work for everyone. On this episode we uncover the untraditional route into tech, and what it takes to compete with coworkers who have a college degree.

Gherrel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gherrel-pinkham-986271bb/