257: An Arts in Public Health Career Journey with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES

Interview with Jennifer Kuo, MPH, CHES

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Highlights from this episode:

The importance of the connection of arts and public health health.
How her early interest in music and marketing shaped her thinking about health communications and engagement.
Why she believes arts participation should be recognized as a social determinant of health.
Why arts needs to be better integrated into the education and the practice of public health.
Why the future of creative health lies in empowering community organizations.
Self-care and healthy habits are essential for public health professionals.
Why it’s important to take risks and create unique educational paths like Jennifer did with her arts and public health path.

Episode 257 of Public Health Careers

Jennifer Kuo is Arts in Public Health Professional and Educator based in the Los Angeles area.

She has over 20 years of experience spanning health and wellness, education, marketing, and community engagement, Jennifer is a dynamic leader in the field of arts and health.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Music Industry Studies from San Francisco State University, followed by her Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at California State University, Northridge.

She then worked for Toms for several years in roles such as Community Engagement and Social Media Specialist. She has also done work as a music instructor through Kindermusik International and as a yoga instructor through the Chie Universe Curriculum.

Jennifer then worked as a Program Manager at Arts & Healing Initiative. She also serves as Chair for Arts in Public Health Community of Practice at Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) and serves as Chapter Chair for the Los Angeles Chapter of Sisters in Public Health.

She currently works as Arts & Health Initiative Consultant at CA for the Arts.