Influencers Episodes

1075: From Pipeline to Public Trust: Strengthening the Next Generation of Public Health
Feb. 24, 2026

1075: From Pipeline to Public Trust: Strengthening the Next Generation of Public Health

Public health is everywhere, but too often, people don’t see it. In this episode, we explore how the field can build a stronger future by investing in the next generation of professionals and improving how it communicates its...
973: Never A Bother Campaign, Expanding Academic Partnerships
Aug. 20, 2025

973: Never A Bother Campaign, Expanding Academic Partnerships

Darcy Pickens, program coordinator for the office of suicide prevention at the California Department of Public Health, explains how the state’s “Never a Bother” youth suicide prevention campaign collaborated with youth to develop a campaign tailored to their needs; Courtney Dezendorf, director for …