Discovering The Social Determinants of Health & Leaving Nursing For Public Health

Public Health Insight

Career paths in public health are rarely linear, and today’s guest proves it. From discovering the unexpected challenges of clinical nursing to earning an MPH for a broader perspective, Quisha Umemba shares how bold practical decisions—like taking a pay cut to leave nursing for public health—shaped her leadership journey. Along the way, she uncovered the power of social determinants of health and how individual motivation influences health.

References for Our Discussion

◼️Quisha Umemba Biography

◼️ The PublicHealthPreneur™

Guest

◼️ Quisha Umemba

Host(s) & Producer(s)

◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®

Production Notes

◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music Room

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