Interview with Chelsea Y. Cole, MPH
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Highlights from this episode:
- How her business supporting public health entrepreneurs earned over $30k in their first year
- All that goes into navigating working a full time job while starting a business
- Learning about public health early in her career, but not knowing how to navigate it or what she wanted to do
Episode 194 of Public Health Careers
Chelsea Cole is a Founder & CEO of The Virtual Collab by CY LLC . She is also Program Coordinator at Downstate Health Sciences University
She is someone that is passionate about using her skills to help public health and social impact entrepreneurs achieve their goals, grow their businesses, and travel the world
She conferred a Bachelor in Health and Nutrition Science, concentrating in public health at Brooklyn College. A Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management at SUNY Downstate Health Science University.
Prior to her academic pursuits, Chelsea embarked on a journey that encompassed a variety of roles. She began as a peer educator at TTeens Helping Each Other and later transitioned to work as a call center representative. Chelsea’s professional path led her to serve as an Executive Administrative Assistant at Maimonides Medical Center, where she gained valuable insights into the healthcare industry. Additionally, she took on roles as a researcher and beverage manager during her time at Brooklyn College. where she pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Nutrition Science with a concentration in Public Health. Chelsea further honed her skills as a data entry specialist at Professional Group Plans and as an administrative assistant at Downstate Health Sciences University. Her commitment to public health deepened as she became a case manager at STAR Program Health Center and collaborated with WE Public Health LLC as a consultant. These diverse experiences culminated in Chelsea’s founding of The Virtual Collab by CY LLC, a business dedicated to supporting public health entrepreneurs.
Links from show
- Fiver
- Upwork
- What is a Roth IRA
- Anthony Oneal Podcast
- Better Wallet Course
- High Yield Savings Accounts
- Best Health Insurance in 2024
- 401K
- Black Ladies in Public Health Facebook Group
- The Virtual Savvy Course
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Connect with Guest
Chelsea Y. Cole. MPH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-y-cole-mph-ab6aa612b/
