Advocation - Change it Up!

Karen Liller, Ph.D.
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Advocation - Change it Up! is an exciting podcast from the University of South Florida College of Public Health Activist Lab. Our host, Dr. Karen Liller is a professor at the College of Public Health and Director of the Activist Lab. She will be joined in each episode by a student co-host from the Activist Lab. The Activist Lab prepares students to be exemplary advocates and leaders in public health. Visit our website at: https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/activist-lab to learn more about our education programs, outreach, research, and more!

  1. JUN 10

    USF Health: Building a Healthier World Now and into the Future

    For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes Dr. Charles Lockwood, Executive Vice President of USF Health and Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.  Dr. Lockwood discusses health and healthcare, including roles for USF Health in changing the health landscape now and into the future.  These areas include leadership strategies, curricula, policy and advocacy, interdisciplinary work, use of AI, and more--all while embracing and growing from current and future challenges and accomplishments. Guest:  Dr. Charles Lockwood, Executive Vice President of USF Health, USF Health Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Executive Vice President, USF Health Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

    50 min

  2. MAY 15

    Meet the Spring 2025 graduates of the USF COPH Activist Lab Student Advisory Board!

    For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes our Spring 2025 graduates, Gabriella Hinks and Maria (Mia) Alamo-Worley,  who discuss why they joined the Activist Lab Advisory Board, what were their highlights, and how the Activist Lab has prepared them for the future.   Guest:  Activist Lab Student Advisory Board members and 2025 graduates, Gabriella Hinks and Mia Alamo-Worley

    19 min

  3. MAY 7

    Working Together to Make Community and Policy Changes a Reality

    For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes Mr. Victor Crist, Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, and prior Florida legislator, to discuss his background, career and how working together across the aisle and with communities can bring about lasting change.  Guest:  Mr. Victor Crist, Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

    44 min

  4. FEB 6

    Meet the New University of South Florida College of Public Health Dean!

    For our first podcast episode of 2025 the Activist Lab welcomes Dr. Sten Vermund, the new Dean of the College of Public Health, who discusses his background, reasons for relocating to Florida after serving as the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health, his vision for the future, the important role for advocacy for faculty, students, and staff, and more!  Guest:  Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean of the USF College of Public Health, Distinguished University Health Professor of Public Health and Pediatrics, Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health, and Director, Cancer Control Prevention and Epidemiology Program, Tampa General Hospital

    48 min

  5. 07/23/2024

    Learn All About the Exciting Internship Experience of an Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Member in Tallahassee and How Advocacy Comes to Life!

    This podcast episode focuses on the internship experience of Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Member, Jenny Ho.  She discusses the internship experience in terms of her overall responsibilities, what a typical day in the life of an intern looked like, and how this experience has enriched her advocacy pursuits.   Guest:  Ms Jenny Ho, Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Member and Undergraduate Student in the USF COPH.

    15 min

  6. 07/05/2024

    Welcome to Our Spring 2024 College of Public Health Graduates and Activist Lab Student Advisory Board Members:  Learning About their Past, Present, and Future Professional and Advocacy Goals!

    This podcast episode focuses on the Spring 2024 College of Public Health graduates who also served as the Activist Lab Student Board members during their time at the College. Each graduate discusses his/her academic and professional experiences in the College of Public Health and Activist Lab and their goals and advocacy work in the future.    Guests:  Mr. Amadeo Brandon, MPH, CPH, Ms. Kanika Chandra, MPH, CPH, and Ms. Kaylee Vallee, BS.

    28 min

  7. 02/27/2024

    The USF COPH Activist Lab 6th Annual Bootcamp’s Keynote Address: Suicide Prevention: Where We Have Been and New Directions

    This special podcast episode features the keynote address given by national expert Marc Karver, PhD, Associate Professor, University of South Florida, Department of Psychology at the Activist Lab’s 6th Annual Bootcamp on January 25, 2024.   Dr. Karver provides information on the topic of suicide, various prevention and intervention strategies, and recommendations for improvement and growth leading to more effective research and practice.   The entire video of the Bootcamp with resources can be found at the Activist Lab website at https://usf.app.box.com/s/cgz513aczvxvuxeppk09ofen93jpemtt. We hope you enjoy!

    51 min

  8. 10/17/2023

    Levantemos la voz!: Latino health, cancer, and climate change

    This podcast episode focuses on climate change and climate justice in reference to Latino health, including cancer in this population. Drs. Calvo, Izurieta, and Grzywacz discuss this topic from their unique perspectives including the sociodeterminants of health, infectious diseases, and where Latinos live and work.  Strategies for change are discussed and how solutions will need to be community-driven and holistic.  Funding for this project was provided by the American Public Health Association’s Center for Climate, Health, & Equity. Guests:  Dr. Arlene Calvo, Associate Professor, University of South Florida College of Public Health, Dr. Ricardo Izurieta, Professor, University of South Florida College of Public Health, and Dr. Joseph Grzywacz, Associate Dean of Research and Faculty in the College of Health and Human Sciences at San Jose State University

    1h 6m
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Advocation - Change it Up! is an exciting podcast from the University of South Florida College of Public Health Activist Lab. Our host, Dr. Karen Liller is a professor at the College of Public Health and Director of the Activist Lab. She will be joined in each episode by a student co-host from the Activist Lab. The Activist Lab prepares students to be exemplary advocates and leaders in public health. Visit our website at: https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/activist-lab to learn more about our education programs, outreach, research, and more!

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  • Creator
    Karen Liller, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Karen Liller, Ph.D.
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    Advocation - Change it Up!