The Pivot: Meet the Gillings Community
In this new series, we interview students, faculty members and alumni to find out how they came to public health — and how they’ve pivoted in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tracking viruses. Building cleaner water systems. Advocating for quality care for every patient. Ensuring the safety of new medicines. All of this, and so much more, is part of public health. These are the people who make it happen.
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The Pivot features stories of impact, discovery and surprise in public health. A production of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
talks epidemiology, health equity and life during a pandemic.
helps older adults stay safe at home.
strives to makes science accessible to new audiences.
seeks to create water equity across the globe.
is bringing women’s health back into maternal and child health.
keeps people healthy with straightforward communication.
is helping NYC families weather the pandemic.
creates a more accurate picture of COVID-19's impact.
works to prevent the wounds of mass incarceration.
connects communities with resources to improve health.
tailors public health solutions for rural communities.
builds partnerships to address health inequities in the Carolinas.
creates global networks so children can access health care.
seeks strategies that support children, caregivers and families.
connects academics with practitioners for better public health.
creates healthful feeding and nutrition strategies for Spanish-speaking communities.
keeps priorities in focus during the pandemic.
shares her expertise in how population-based data systems can improve our understanding of cancer.
connects UNC students to critical peer support in uncertain times.
aspires to create healthier communities in rural North Carolina.
oversaw the response to the first known COVID-19 case in the United States.
is a lifetime learner who finds opportunity in crisis.
works behind the scenes — but his research affects millions.
leads anti-racist efforts at one of the largest health departments in the United States.
steers the No. 1 public school of public health into a dynamic future.
analyzes North Carolina public health law to educate and advise local leaders.
estimates how many people will get sick from a disease — and how public health measures can lower that number.
believes good communication is essential to public health.
strives to uplift women’s voices in pursuit of health equity and well-being.
disrupts the status quo.
advocates for empathy and safety in pharmaceutical policies.
seeks to expand inclusive excellence efforts at the Gillings School.
creates international development strategies that promote global health.
believes 'public health' is another word for 'justice.'
aspires to create equitable health care systems for BIPOC and LGBTQ groups.
is providing comprehensive care to women of childbearing age.
see what molecules mean for whole people.
believes focusing on what brings us together is key.
addresses the root causes of health issues.
is a triple Gillings alum with a passion for election integrity.
support systemic solutions to inequities — in part by co-chairing the 2023 Minority Health Conference.
follows her passion for STEM.
supports the development of safe and effective drugs.
connects people to make positive change.
wants everyone to get what they need — health care is just the start.
builds capacity, encourages innovation and fosters change.
