Public Health Careers podcast episode with Najma Dahir, BS
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Najma Dahir, BS is an Internal Consultant III, at a larger health insurer.

She conferred a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies, and minor in Public Health at University of Minnesota and is currently pursuing dual Masters in Public Health and Social Work at University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about
1. How the immigrant experience shapes her perspective on health and public health.
2. The importance of grant writing in public health
3. Why listening to community needs is essential for ethical research
4. How hobbies play an important role in maintaining well-being

And much much more!


Chapters:
@0:00 Trailer
@2:38 How do you identify & How are you?
@3:33 Grant Professional Certification from Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes
@5:47 Perspective on Maternal and Child Health Disparities
@10:45 What does public health mean to you?
@14:23 B.S in Global Studies, Minor in Public Health at University of Minnesota
@17:30 MS - Training Center for Development Cooperation (Tanzania)
@19:57 Undergrad takeaway(s)
@21:01 CHW, Regional Coordinator at Hennepin County
@22:25 Promoted to Senior Planning Analyst
@23:43 Educator Consultant III at King County, Seattle
@25:26 Internal Consultant III, Health Equity at a larger health insurer Premera Blue Cross
@30:13 MPH at University of Minnesota School of Public Health
@40:08 Where do you see yourself in the future + where can people connect with you?
@42:28 The Furious Five

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