The Pivot: Vanessa Rivero
Vanessa Rivero is bringing women’s health back into maternal and child health. What’s your role in public health? I’m a second year Master of Public Health student in... Read more »
The Pivot: Ivonne Headley
Ivonne Headley creates healthful feeding and nutrition strategies for Spanish-speaking communities. What’s your role in public health? I’m currently a second-year master’s student in the Department of Nutrition... Read more »
The Pivot: Dr. Mercedes Carnethon
Dr. Mercedes Carnethon keeps people healthy with straightforward communication. What’s your role in public health? I am currently vice chair of Northwestern University’s Department of Preventive Medicine. I’m an... Read more »
The Pivot: Rinko Kinoshita
Rinko Kinoshita keeps priorities in focus during the pandemic. What’s your role in public health? I am currently the representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Bolivia.... Read more »
The Pivot: Jenna McCready
Jenna McCready is helping NYC families weather the pandemic. What’s your role in public health? I work with the New York City Department of Health as a breastfeeding initiatives... Read more »
The Pivot: Brenda Edwards
Dr. Brenda Edwards shares her expertise in how population-based data systems can improve our understanding of cancer. What’s your role in public health? I’m the senior adviser for cancer... Read more »
The Pivot: Bonnie Shook-Sa
Dr. Bonnie Shook-Sa creates a more accurate picture of COVID-19’s impact. What’s your role in public health? I am an assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics at UNC.... Read more »
The Pivot: Toby Turla
Toby Turla connects UNC students to critical peer support in uncertain times. What’s your role in public health? I’m a senior right now in environmental health. I’m on the... Read more »
The Pivot: Dana Rice
Dr. Dana Rice works to prevent the wounds of mass incarceration. What’s your role in public health? I’m the Gillings School’s new assistant dean of master’s degree programs and... Read more »
The Pivot: Ana Posas
Ana Posas aspires to create healthier communities in rural North Carolina. What’s your role in public health? I am currently a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill. Next year, I plan... Read more »