Her job is to help students get there. A career built by saying yes to the field Dr...Oden what most influenced her career, and she doesn’t hesitate: the Texas Public Health Association
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Allison Rapp, MPH, MCHES®, has built her career around communities, connection, and the belief that stronger public health work begins with stronger relationships
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Sandra Panattieri, DHSc, CHES®, that diverse career journey unfolded naturally across decades of wellness coaching, nutrition education, and community engagement before ultimately leading her into higher education, where her impact now reaches both future health educators and families in need
What first drew you into health education and public health, and how has your career vision evolved over the past six years?
The recipients of this award have demonstrated both financial need and a passion for their chosen field of Health Education and Promotion during their academic careers. NCHEC sponsors this annual scholarship opportunity, with the awards selection process administered by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Awards Committee
From nutrition education with children and families to Medicaid advocacy, health literacy, and now community benefit work in Virginia and northeast North Carolina, her career has been defined by one conviction: people are not well served by systems that work alone
"Being certified has added to my confidence level and has been a very good addition to my career growth," she shares
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Advice for the next generation of health education specialists For those considering a career in this field, Szucs offers sage advice, emphasizing the importance of education, networking, and exploring any opportunities across multiple levels local, state, and federal
That realization has guided Praise’s work for more than eight years, anchoring a career in health education and promotion that bridges research, teaching, and community engagement with a singular focus on health equity. Redefining What “Impact” Looks Like Early in her career, Praise measured success the way many public health professionals do—by programs delivered and numbers reached
The Value of CHES as a Competency Pathway The CHES® credential, administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC), aligns with nationally recognized competencies and supports ongoing professional development across a career. Including CHES® within CEPH’s lifelong learning criteria would strengthen the connection between academic preparation and professional practice, reinforce quality and accountability in health education services (including programs such as community health education, health promotion, and health behavior), and help grow a prepared, credentialed workforce. Proposed Lifelong Learning Criteria The proposed Lifelong Learning criteria (MPH.8) are: Unit defines plan to ensure cultivation of skills and mindsets needed for ongoing learning and growth as a public health professional throughout graduates’ careers
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