I AM GPH NYU School of Global Public Health

In this episode, we speak with Mentalla Ismail, the founder and executive director of Refuge Collaborative. Her organization provides support and resources to refugees and immigrants in the United States by educating and advocating for their healthcare needs. Mentalla holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biomedical Sciences, an MPH from the University of Cincinnati, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health degree from NYU School of Global Public Health. Mentalla shares her personal story of how she developed her passion for helping refugees and immigrants and how she established and maintained a successful non-profit organization. She also talks about her experience giving a TED Talk about the importance of seeking refuge. If you're interested in starting a non-profit organization and want to understand the importance of leadership and perseverance in the public health sector, this podcast is a must-listen.
Mentalla’s NGO: https://www.refugecollaborative.org
Mentalla’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXFaGr9BHeQ
To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.

The NYU Center for Anti-racism, Social Justice & Public Health (CASJPH) is a research and advocacy center at NYU GPH. The center aims to advance health equity by addressing the root causes of health inequities and promoting social justice. CASJPH focuses on the intersection of racism and health, recognizing that racism is a fundamental determinant of health outcomes. The center conducts research, engages in policy advocacy, and provides training and education to promote anti-racism and social justice in public health.
CASJPH's research focuses on several key areas, including the impact of structural racism on health, the role of racism in shaping health policies and systems, and the development of strategies to promote anti-racism and social justice in public health. The center also works to engage with and support communities impacted by health inequities.
In this episode we speak with Dr. Melody Goodman & Danielle Joyner. Dr. Goodman is the co-director of the NYU Center for Anti-racism, Social Justice & Public Health (CASJPH) and is a key leader in advancing the center's mission of promoting health equity and social justice through research, advocacy, and education. Danielle Joyner is the Project Coordinator for the center and is playing an integral role in its establishment and daily operations at NYU.
CASJPH Website: https://publichealth.nyu.edu/w/casjph
CASPJH Twitter: https://twitter.com/nyu_casjph
CASJPH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyu_casjph/
To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode we talk to Dr. Theresa Castillo, Chief Program Officer at HealthRight International, a non-profit partner of NYU GPH that has worked to improve critical public health systems in Ukraine since 2005. Even after Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, HealthRight continued its HIV, mental health, violence prevention and maternal and child health programs in-country. But it has also had to pivot to key humanitarian services, creating mobile crisis teams to reunite families, arranging safe passage, managing supply chains and providing counseling. And though media interest in Ukraine’s plight has ebbed and flowed, the need for donations to support resilience and rebuilding continues. Hear Dr. Castillo's compelling description of how HealthRight has helped more than a million people despite the ongoing war, including a new initiative to “care for the carers” -- the first responders -- and efforts to find opportunities for people to plan for the future.
For more information about HealthRight International and its programs visit http://www.healthright.org.
To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.

DeRonn Kidd received his Master of Public Health with a concentration in Community and International Health in 2014. He is currently serving as a Senior Manager at Aetna, a CVS Health company, the nation’s largest healthcare company. Prior to that he worked on the Health Services Strategy and Innovation team at CVS. In his past roles, DeRonn has worked within Retail Pharmacy Strategy while focusing on new projects related to growth opportunities in pharmacy. His work entails responding to high-level business questions from senior executives, working on special projects, and ideating net new ideas.
In this episode, DeRonn debunks some common misconceptions about the contentious pharmaceutical sector. What is the truth behind all the speculations? DeRonn also explains how he went from having a BA in brain, behavior, and cognitive science to working in public health and ultimately earning an MBA. DeRonn created a public health path that is special to him thanks to his multifaceted experiences. This episode is jam-packed with information to help you understand the pharmaceutical industry and start your own public health journey.
To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

Dr. Rumi Chunara is an Associate Professor at New York University, where she is jointly appointed at the School of Global Public Health (in Biostatistics and Epidemiology) and the Tandon School of Engineering (in Computer Science). Her PhD is from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, and her BSc is from Caltech. Her research focuses on the design and development of data science and machine learning methods to address challenges related to data and public and population health goals, as well as fairness and ethics in the design and use of data and algorithms embedded in social systems. She is one of the MIT Technology Review Innovators under 35, NSF Career, Facebook Research and Max Planck Sabbatical award winner. In this episode, Rumi talks about the importance of data science and machine learning in the world of public health alongside launching the NYU-Moi Data Science for Social Determinants Training Program initiative which is a collaboration with NYU and Moi university in Kenya. 
To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.

In this episode, we chat with Josh Prasad, who is currently pursuing his DrPH at NYU GPH. His public health experience ranges from the government sector to private enterprise, and with his multifaceted expertise, he is now pursuing an entrepreneurial venture with his company FWD Slash. Tune into this episode to learn about how he discovered his entrepreneurial calling in the world of public health, and gain inspiration and guidance for your own path.
To learn more about his venture visit https://www.fwdslash.org/
To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit publichealth.nyu.edu.