Some health education specialists begin their journey intentionally, enrolling as undergrads in colleges of public health or health education, already knowing this is the direction they want to pursue. Others arrive here after years of doing the work long before they even had the word for it...
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When I met Efe M. Oghoghome in person at the 2025 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, it was immediately clear that she brings both depth and drive to her role in public health. Her work isn’t merely about messaging—it’s about reimagining the...
For Mitchell Marcus, health education and promotion is more than a field—it’s a framework for building equity, advocacy, and well-being in every corner of student life. As Assistant Director for Student Engagement & Wellbeing and an Adjunct Faculty member in the Entry to Baccalaureate...
When the University of New Haven hired Jamie Luckhardt as a Practitioner in Residence , they weren’t filling a conventional faculty position—they were building a bridge. After nearly a decade of working in local health in Connecticut, Luckhardt brought the cadence of the field directly into the...
For Brittaney Jenkins, BS, CHES®, CPST, public health is more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted in philanthropy, community, prevention, and trust. “I’ve always been a people person,” Jenkins shares. “I like to say I never meet a stranger. I love serving my community, and that’s really...
As a Health Promotion Specialist at Penn Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Charlese Hawkins-Hatton is leading efforts to bring healthcare directly into the community. Her portfolio includes pop-up clinics that provide vaccines, blood pressure checks, A1C tests, acute care, and physicals for...
When Madison Moore walks into a room—virtual or otherwise—there’s an energy that follows. Bright, driven, and deeply empathetic, she’s redefining what it means to lead with wellness in the workplace. As the Wellness Specialist at Child Care Associates, Madison crafts employee-centered programs...
As a Certified Health Education Specialist and Program Manager for Rural Health at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Rosalinda Saucedo is leading the charge to expand pediatric care access in rural and underserved communities. With over 25 years in the field, Saucedo brings both lived...
Dr. Mehrete Girmay wears many hats in the field of public health—government project officer, educator, researcher, and mentor. With over a decade of experience, she has dedicated her career to improving behavioral health outcomes and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Her work...
When patients receive a call from Chrylann Barrett, they may not expect a transformative conversation—but many of them get exactly that. As a Complex Care Manager and registered nurse at Codman Square Health Center in Massachusetts, Barrett brings a rare mix of clinical insight, public health...
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