In this episode, you’ll meet Michelle Obijekwu, MPH, a Senior Digital Health User Experience Researcher and Founder of Public Health in Tech (PHIT). She holds an MPH in Behavioral & Social Sciences from Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health and has worked as a Public Health Consultant at The MITRE Corporation and UX Researcher at Best Buy before moving into the pharmaceutical industry.
After navigating her own non-traditional career path, Michelle created PHIT to help public health professionals discover career opportunities beyond traditional roles. PHIT’s first product is Public Health 360, a job board built specifically for public health professionals to find roles that align with their skills across all industries.
Key Takeaways from the Conversation
🔹 Check Eventbrite for events and networking opportunities.
🔹 Take time to understand the field and the experience needed before rushing to apply with a traditional resume.
🔹 Gain relevant experience by volunteering with community-based organizations in UX or communication roles.
🔹 Be clear and direct about what you’re looking for and ask for it.
🔹 The more you put yourself out there, the easier and more natural it becomes.
🔹 Speak your goals out loud. It helps others know how to support you.
🔹 Embrace the shift toward nontraditional roles as they’re becoming the new normal.
🔹 Don’t be afraid to step outside the box and try something new.
Connect with Michelle:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meeshmph
🌐 Website: www.publichealthintech.com
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