Interview with Jennifer Edwards, PhD, MBA
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Highlights from this episode:
- Why strategic planning, learning, and development are crucial for a strong public health workforce.
- Why improving public health requires understanding diverse populations—their needs, challenges, and strengths.
- How flexibility in job titles can open up more opportunities in public health careers.
- How Health communication plays a vital role in public health strategy.
- Why interpersonal skills and communication are vital for the next generation of public health leaders.
Episode 235 of Public Health Careers
Dr. Edwards is a public health strategist and consultant supporting national organizations.
She is also involved in financial and retirement planning at Doctor Jenn Living, where she helps individuals, often public health colleagues, and organizations build sustainable financial strategies.
She has a passion for service and energizing nonprofits. She specializes in building high-performing teams, leading learning and development initiatives, and creating data-driven strategies that maximize impact.
She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Florida A&M University, followed by a PhD in Health Communication & Culture at Howard University.
Dr. Edwards than pursued a Master of Business Administration as working mother at Walden University where she held faculty roles as an Associate of Graduate Faculty at the University of North Texas and Graduate Faculty at Walden University, contributing to academic research and mentorship.
Her professional experience includes serving as Principal Research Scientist at the National Network of Public Health Institutes, Senior Manager at Susan G. Komen, and Grants & Development Manager at Safe States Alliance.
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