Adrienne Ammerman is a health communications professional with 18 years of experience at the local, regional, state, & national levels. She has dedicated her career to empowering health communicators to support their communities with evidence-based, culturally competent, and measurable health information. 

In 2019, through her work with WNC Health Network, Adrienne initiated the creation of a collective impact collaborative that has grown to include health communicators representing public health agencies, hospitals, and community-based partners across the 18 counties of western North Carolina. During the pandemic, Adrienne coordinated a customizable regional communications campaign to build local communicators’ capacity to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Highlighted by the CDC as a model strategy, this approach is now being adapted in WNC for use with other priority health issues. 

Adrienne holds an MA in communications with a concentration in health communication from Johns Hopkins University and was a 2023 Information Futures Fellow at Brown University School of Public Health.

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Adrienne Ammerman is a health communications professional with 18 years of experience at the local, regional, state, &amp; national levels. She has dedicated her career to empowering health communicators to support their communities with evidence-based, culturally competent, and measurable health information.  In 2019, through her work with WNC Health Network, Adrienne initiated the creation of a collective impact collaborative that has grown to include health communicators representing public health agencies, hospitals, and community-based partners across the 18 counties of western North Carolina. During the pandemic, Adrienne coordinated a customizable regional communications campaign to build local communicators’ capacity to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Highlighted by the CDC as a model strategy, this approach is now being adapted in WNC for use with other priority health issues.  Adrienne holds an MA in communications with a concentration in health communication from Johns Hopkins University and was a 2023 Information Futures Fellow at Brown University School of Public Health.
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48. Revolutionizing Public Health Communications: Adrienne Ammerman's Journey and the Power of Arclet

Chris Appleton is the Founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a healthcare-grade social prescribing company. Art Pharmacy works nationally with health systems, payers, and community-based organizations to support individuals struggling with mental health, loneliness, and chronic disease.

Prior to founding Art Pharmacy, Appleton co-founded two nonprofit organizations, where he became a national leader in cross-sector collaboration. Appleton and his work have been featured in The New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, Fast Company, and more. He is a frequent public speaker with recent engagements including SXSW, EQTY, and AAM.

He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Appleton’s strong commitment to servant leadership and civic engagement has led to numerous awards and honors, including Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthcare Champion Award, Americans for the Arts National Emerging Leader Award, Emory Center for Creativity and the Arts Community Impact Award, and New Leaders Council Alumni Award, 2019 Class of Leadership Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend’s 100 Notable Georgians, Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2014, and World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers. Appleton and his wife, Annie, who works for the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, live in Atlanta with their two young children.

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Chris Appleton is the Founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a healthcare-grade social prescribing company. Art Pharmacy works nationally with health systems, payers, and community-based organizations to support individuals struggling with mental health, loneliness, and chronic disease.
Prior to founding Art Pharmacy, Appleton co-founded two nonprofit organizations, where he became a national leader in cross-sector collaboration. Appleton and his work have been featured in The New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NPR, Fast Company, and more. He is a frequent public speaker with recent engagements including SXSW, EQTY, and AAM.
He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Appleton’s strong commitment to servant leadership and civic engagement has led to numerous awards and honors, including Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthcare Champion Award, Americans for the Arts National Emerging Leader Award, Emory Center for Creativity and the Arts Community Impact Award, and New Leaders Council Alumni Award, 2019 Class of Leadership Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend’s 100 Notable Georgians, Outstanding Atlanta Class of 2014, and World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers. Appleton and his wife, Annie, who works for the Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, live in Atlanta with their two young children.
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47. Improving Health Through Social Belonging: Chris Appleton’s Mission with Art Pharmacy

Quisha Umemba is the CEO of Umemba Health, Quisha helps public health organizations and healthcare systems to educate their workforce, empower their leadership, and expand their community presence. She has more than 20 years of diverse experience including roles such as Registered Nurse, Public Health Practitioner, and Entrepreneur. A visionary in the field of public health entrepreneurship, Quisha believes that public health professionals are uniquely positioned to serve the field of Public Health through entrepreneurship leading the way for public health innovation. Her goal is to shed light on the pivotal role public health and healthcare professionals have in fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial landscape.  

Quisha teaches helping professionals to leverage their expertise, package their genius, and monetize their skillset so they can start, grow, and scale a profitable public health consulting business that makes an impact and an income.  She also advises organizations on how to innovate workplace culture by nurturing the intrapreneurs within their team.

Quisha is a curriculum designer, expert facilitator, and highly qualified and experienced corporate trainer specializing in training of trainers, leadership development, and a range of personal and professional development topics. She is a sought-after presenter with a dynamic speaking style and an expert at engaging audiences virtually and in person. Quisha serves as a subject matter expert in public health and population health strategies that support individual development and organizational performance.  

Whether it's shedding light on pressing public health issues or empowering individuals to harness their full potential, Quisha’s goal is to spark change and inspire action, her life’s mission is to empower, educate, and transform the lives of others. She prides herself on being a "change-maker on a mission" to ignite conversations that matter. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, son, and a fur baby.

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Quisha Umemba is the CEO of <a href="https://www.umembahealth.com/">Umemba Health</a>, Quisha helps public health organizations and healthcare systems to educate their workforce, empower their leadership, and expand their community presence. She has more than 20 years of diverse experience including roles such as Registered Nurse, Public Health Practitioner, and Entrepreneur. A visionary in the field of public health entrepreneurship, Quisha believes that public health professionals are uniquely positioned to serve the field of Public Health through entrepreneurship leading the way for public health innovation. Her goal is to shed light on the pivotal role public health and healthcare professionals have in fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial landscape.   Quisha teaches helping professionals to leverage their expertise, package their genius, and monetize their skillset so they can start, grow, and scale a profitable public health consulting business that makes an impact and an income.  She also advises organizations on how to innovate workplace culture by nurturing the intrapreneurs within their team. Quisha is a curriculum designer, expert facilitator, and highly qualified and experienced corporate trainer specializing in training of trainers, leadership development, and a range of personal and professional development topics. She is a sought-after presenter with a dynamic speaking style and an expert at engaging audiences virtually and in person. Quisha serves as a subject matter expert in public health and population health strategies that support individual development and organizational performance.   Whether it's shedding light on pressing public health issues or empowering individuals to harness their full potential, Quisha’s goal is to spark change and inspire action, her life’s mission is to empower, educate, and transform the lives of others. She prides herself on being a "change-maker on a mission" to ignite conversations that matter. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, son, and a fur baby.
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46. How Public Health Shapes  Our World: A Conversation  with Quisha Umemba

Dr. Chandria D. Jones is a Principal Research Scientist in Public Health and Affiliate Staff at the Center on Equity Research at NORC at the University of Chicago. Dr. Jones works in the areas of behavioral health, health equity, and health communications. She leads equity-focused projects that leverage community engagement and participatory methods, emphasizing culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and research. Her research examines social and environmental determinants of health for historically marginalized populations such as people from racial and ethnic minority groups, youth and families with lower incomes, and persons with mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Jones’ work has a strong racial equity and systems change focus emphasizing the need to understand the complex social, cultural, and historical factors necessary to transform policies and practices. Dr. Jones earned her Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her M.P.H. from Florida International University.

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Dr. Chandria D. Jones is a Principal Research Scientist in Public Health and Affiliate Staff at the Center on Equity Research at NORC at the University of Chicago. Dr. Jones works in the areas of behavioral health, health equity, and health communications. She leads equity-focused projects that leverage community engagement and participatory methods, emphasizing culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and research. Her research examines social and environmental determinants of health for historically marginalized populations such as people from racial and ethnic minority groups, youth and families with lower incomes, and persons with mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Jones’ work has a strong racial equity and systems change focus emphasizing the need to understand the complex social, cultural, and historical factors necessary to transform policies and practices. Dr. Jones earned her Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her M.P.H. from Florida International University.
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45. Navigating Challenges in Health Equity: A Culturally Responsive Approach

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Solveiga Jaskunas is an HR Consultant, Career Coach, Connector and Speaker. Her passion lies in helping immigrants thrive professionally in the United States, and in working with employers to make their workplace culture more inclusive. Her consultancy focuses on HR consulting, career coaching, training, speaking, and network referral services for organizations and individuals.  Her recent speaking event at the Expat Women Summit and HR Global Summit reached participants from more than 50 countries. Solveiga was recently featured in Security Magazine, as one of three leaders with distinct LinkedIn communication styles and in the magazine in France. 

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Solveiga Jaskunas is an HR Consultant, Career Coach, Connector and Speaker. Her passion lies in helping immigrants thrive professionally in the United States, and in working with employers to make their workplace culture more inclusive. Her consultancy focuses on HR consulting, career coaching, training, speaking, and network referral services for organizations and individuals.  Her recent speaking event at the Expat Women Summit and HR Global Summit reached participants from more than 50 countries. Solveiga was recently featured in Security Magazine, as one of three leaders with distinct LinkedIn communication styles and in the magazine in France. 
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44. From Lithuania to the U.S. Solveiga Jaskunas on Education, Burnout, &  The Immigrant Experience

Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Ph.D. is the Vice President & Director of the Center on Equity Research, a multi-disciplinary Center in The Bridge at NORC at the University of Chicago. The Center advances equity through the development, implementation, and dissemination of high-quality inclusive, and equitable social science research and methods. Johnson-Turbes leads the Center, focused on scientifically rigorous, social science research, expanding culturally responsive research, engaging the community, building partnerships, and embedding equity principles in research across a range of activities and departments. She is an experienced and award-winning social scientist with over 20 years of conducting communication, social marketing, public health, and public policy research, including rigorous measurement of communication messages, materials, and campaigns to promote equity. Johnson-Turbes blends her academic background in political science, political behavior, and public policy with years of work in public health, health communication, and evaluation. She received her BA at Hampton University, MA, and PhD at Purdue University with continued studies in political science and quantitative methods at Leiden University and the University of Chicago. Johnson-Turbes serves on the Board for BLKHLTH, as an Adjunct Professor at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and the Vice President for the Society for Health Communication.

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Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Ph.D. is the Vice President &amp; Director of the Center on Equity Research, a multi-disciplinary Center in The Bridge at NORC at the University of Chicago. The Center advances equity through the development, implementation, and dissemination of high-quality inclusive, and equitable social science research and methods. Johnson-Turbes leads the Center, focused on scientifically rigorous, social science research, expanding culturally responsive research, engaging the community, building partnerships, and embedding equity principles in research across a range of activities and departments. She is an experienced and award-winning social scientist with over 20 years of conducting communication, social marketing, public health, and public policy research, including rigorous measurement of communication messages, materials, and campaigns to promote equity. Johnson-Turbes blends her academic background in political science, political behavior, and public policy with years of work in public health, health communication, and evaluation. She received her BA at Hampton University, MA, and PhD at Purdue University with continued studies in political science and quantitative methods at Leiden University and the University of Chicago. Johnson-Turbes serves on the Board for BLKHLTH, as an Adjunct Professor at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and the Vice President for the Society for Health Communication.
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43. Health Communications Unveiled: Navigating Change, Equity, and Impact with Ashani Johnson-Turbes

Dr. Nicole F. Roberts is the author of Generosity Wins: How and Why this Game-Changing Superpower Drives Our Success and is the founder of Health & Human Rights Strategies, a health care and human rights-focused advising firm in Washington, D.C. Roberts is also the Executive Director of Feed A Billion, an international nonprofit that feeds girls in need, and the host of The Global Good Podcast. She contributes to Forbes, contextualizing health, and highlighting ideas, companies, and people changing the health landscape. Her writing has appeared in numerous journals and publications, and her talks can be found on the United Nations website and various news and sports outlets. Roberts holds a doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina, a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri. She sits on several boards including the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Foundation Board of Directors.

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Dr. Nicole F. Roberts is the author of Generosity Wins: How and Why this Game-Changing Superpower Drives Our Success and is the founder of Health &amp; Human Rights Strategies, a health care and human rights-focused advising firm in Washington, D.C. Roberts is also the Executive Director of Feed A Billion, an international nonprofit that feeds girls in need, and the host of The Global Good Podcast. She contributes to Forbes, contextualizing health, and highlighting ideas, companies, and people changing the health landscape. Her writing has appeared in numerous journals and publications, and her talks can be found on the United Nations website and various news and sports outlets. Roberts holds a doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina, a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri. She sits on several boards including the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Foundation Board of Directors.
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42. Generosity Wins: Exploring the Neuroscience Behind Building Healthier Communities

Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is driven to help schools, associations, and organizations create a better culture and climate through creative innovations and encouragement. His books, Stand Tall Leadership and  Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! has been a jumping point for hundreds of organizations on how to increase morale, change the culture and improve the climate for their students and staff.

In 2023 Steve was identified as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus In Education. In 2014 Steve was awarded the Burlington County Principals and Supervisors Association Visionary Leadership Award. In 2011 Steve was recognized by South Jersey Magazine as South Jersey’s top 20 Men of the Year. Additionally, Steve was chosen by Suburban Family Magazine Top 20 Citizen of the Year for 2012.  Steve is also a member of the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame. Renaissance is a program that focuses on recognizing students and staff while developing a positive school culture.

Steve served on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association and currently sits as a board member on the Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts. 

Steve has a long history in the education system, from art teacher to principal to Superintendent of Schools. His 25+ year career has shown him firsthand how to face the challenges that any organization can encounter and how to overcome them with creativity and communication.

It’s this insight that he brings to the stage during his keynotes, breakouts, and workshops - training administration, teachers, organizations and staff on how to create a better atmosphere for students and staff alike.

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Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is driven to help schools, associations, and organizations create a better culture and climate through creative innovations and encouragement. His books, Stand Tall Leadership and  Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! has been a jumping point for hundreds of organizations on how to increase morale, change the culture and improve the climate for their students and staff.
In 2023 Steve was identified as one of the <a href="https://globalgurus.org/education-gurus-top-30/">Top 30 Global Gurus In Education</a>. In 2014 Steve was awarded the Burlington County Principals and Supervisors Association Visionary Leadership Award. In 2011 Steve was recognized by South Jersey Magazine as South Jersey’s top 20 Men of the Year. Additionally, Steve was chosen by Suburban Family Magazine Top 20 Citizen of the Year for 2012.  Steve is also a member of the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame. Renaissance is a program that focuses on recognizing students and staff while developing a positive school culture.
Steve served on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association and currently sits as a board member on the Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts. 
Steve has a long history in the education system, from art teacher to principal to Superintendent of Schools. His 25+ year career has shown him firsthand how to face the challenges that any organization can encounter and how to overcome them with creativity and communication.
It’s this insight that he brings to the stage during his keynotes, breakouts, and workshops - training administration, teachers, organizations and staff on how to create a better atmosphere for students and staff alike.
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41. Unlocking School Success: Understanding Climate and Culture for Educators

Lara Merchant’s passion is teaching young children the social and emotional skills needed in order to be successful in school. This includes responding to children with a trauma-informed approach, as Lara works with a population of children who live with chronic, toxic stress and trauma. It is this population that prompted Lara to complete her certification in Trauma-Informed Practices and Resiliency within her master’s program. These children drive Lara’s mission to ensure schools become trauma-transformed. An out-of-the-box thinker, Lara believes the agent for change will be trauma-informed towns, cities, and states.

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Helping traumatized children learn: Creating and advocating for trauma-sensitive schools 

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Lara Merchant’s passion is teaching young children the social and emotional skills needed in order to be successful in school. This includes responding to children with a trauma-informed approach, as Lara works with a population of children who live with chronic, toxic stress and trauma. It is this population that prompted Lara to complete her certification in Trauma-Informed Practices and Resiliency within her master’s program. These children drive Lara’s mission to ensure schools become trauma-transformed. An out-of-the-box thinker, Lara believes the agent for change will be trauma-informed towns, cities, and states.
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<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Equity-Centered-Trauma-Informed-Education-Equity-Justice/dp/039371473X">Equity-centered Trauma-informed Education: Transforming Classrooms, Shifting Systems by Alex Shevrin Venet </a></li>
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40. Understanding Trauma-Informed Care within Schools

Zaneta Chuniq Inpower is a community and culture-focused leader, and current International Ms Georgia 2024. Her platform is founded on embracing sisterhood, and advocating for success and self-care for women. As a titleholder, elevating key causes and empowering women is paramount.

Based in Atlanta, Zaneta Chuniq is a digital marketing executive with experience leading marketing campaigns with an array of companies including aspireTV, NFL Players Association, The Source Magazine, ONE MusicFest. Making a pandemic pivot, she has established a niche in providing strategic digital counsel to global healthcare, patient advocacy organizations and pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and others, respectively.

Zaneta is also the founder of 810 Tacos, a MSG & preservative-free seasoning company that pays homage to taco culture in her hometown of Flint, Michigan.

A vocal partner to the underserved and overlooked, Zaneta is committed to community engagement and social advocacy. Civic affiliations include Trees Atlanta, RedefinED Atlanta, Color of Change, Hip Hop Caucus, and is the former Vice President of the Michigan State Alumni Club of Greater Atlanta.

She is a mother to a wonderful high schooler and enjoys international travel, visual arts and reading.

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Zaneta Chuniq Inpower is a community and culture-focused leader, and current International Ms Georgia 2024. Her platform is founded on embracing sisterhood, and advocating for success and self-care for women. As a titleholder, elevating key causes and empowering women is paramount.
Based in Atlanta, Zaneta Chuniq is a digital marketing executive with experience leading marketing campaigns with an array of companies including aspireTV, NFL Players Association, The Source Magazine, ONE MusicFest. Making a pandemic pivot, she has established a niche in providing strategic digital counsel to global healthcare, patient advocacy organizations and pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Johnson &amp; Johnson, AstraZeneca and others, respectively.
Zaneta is also the founder of 810 Tacos, a MSG &amp; preservative-free seasoning company that pays homage to taco culture in her hometown of Flint, Michigan.
A vocal partner to the underserved and overlooked, Zaneta is committed to community engagement and social advocacy. Civic affiliations include Trees Atlanta, RedefinED Atlanta, Color of Change, Hip Hop Caucus, and is the former Vice President of the Michigan State Alumni Club of Greater Atlanta.
She is a mother to a wonderful high schooler and enjoys international travel, visual arts and reading.
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39. Empowering Sobriety: Breaking Stigmas & Finding Health with International Ms. Georgia

Every day, there are public health crises threatening the livelihoods of our families and communities. While the novel coronavirus has taken center stage, there are several other escalating issues impacting our society, not limited to: mental health, generational poverty, inadequate nutrition access, and rising healthcare costs that widen the opportunity chasm.

However, there’s still so much hope! 

Our youngest consumers, Gen Z, are much more aware of the health risks of fast food, stress, sugary drinks, various medications, and social media than previous generations. This awareness has been leading them further away from choices that negatively impact their overall health.

🤔 What if we...
awakened to solutions for a healthier future?
became better guardians of our mind, body, and soul?
helped save the lives of our loved ones before losing them too early?
poured into and empowered the healthiest future generations to follow?

🤔 How will the future health of our families and communities look, if we start NOW?

Subscribe to this podcast and join our host, Shavonne Reed, Founder of OPUA Agency, as she embarks on a journey of answering these questions by having crucial conversations with today’s top public health leaders who will edify us all on how to increase lifespans, pay less over time with preventative healthcare, lead more active lifestyles, and build a more sustainable tomorrow… starting today!

Together… we can become more Optimistic People, Unified for Awareness that leads to action and better peace of mind towards the livelihood of our future generations.

This is Future Health NOW!

Every day, there are public health crises threatening the livelihoods of our families and communities. While the novel coronavirus has taken center stage, there are several other escalating issues impacting our society, not limited to: mental health, generational poverty, inadequate nutrition access, and rising healthcare costs that widen the opportunity chasm.
However, there&rsquo;s still so much hope!&nbsp;
Our youngest consumers, Gen Z, are much more aware of the health risks of fast food, stress, sugary drinks, various medications, and social media than previous generations. This awareness has been leading them further away from choices that negatively impact their overall health.
🤔 What if we...
<ul>
<li>awakened to solutions for a healthier future?</li>
<li>became better guardians of our mind, body, and soul?</li>
<li>helped save the lives of our loved ones before losing them too early?</li>
<li>poured into and empowered the healthiest future generations to follow?</li>
</ul>
🤔 How will the future health of our families and communities look, if we start NOW?
Subscribe to this podcast and join our host,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shavonnereed.com/">Shavonne Reed</a>, Founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.opuatechnologies.com/">OPUA&nbsp;Agency</a>, as she embarks on a journey of answering these questions by having crucial conversations with today&rsquo;s top public health leaders who will edify us all on how to increase lifespans, pay less over time with preventative healthcare, lead more active lifestyles, and build a more sustainable tomorrow&hellip; starting today!
Together&hellip; we can become more&nbsp;Optimistic&nbsp;People,&nbsp;Unified for&nbsp;Awareness that leads to action and better peace of mind towards the livelihood of our future generations. This is&nbsp;<a href="https://futurehealthnow.com/">Future Health NOW</a>!

Crucial conversations with today’s top public health leaders to bring wellness into ubiquity with Gen Z and future generations

Future Health NOW

This playlist is created specifically for the How Right Now campaign, aiming to provide support to K-12 teachers and school staff. Thought leaders in education are sharing insights on integrating strategies to allocate resources effectively for this prioritized audience, who are experiencing heightened levels of stress, burnout, and grief due to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

OPUA Agency in collaboration with the Future Health NOW Foundation and Stand Tall Steve is a partner of the How Right Now Teacher's campaign, made possible through funding by the CDC Foundation. 

To learn more about the campaign and to access resources to share within your school district, visit cdc.foundation.org/HowRightNow.

#howrightnow #futurehealthnow #optimisticpeopleunifiedforawareness

This playlist is created specifically for the How Right Now campaign, aiming to provide support to K-12 teachers and school staff. Thought leaders in education are sharing insights on integrating strategies to allocate resources effectively for this prioritized audience, who are experiencing heightened levels of stress, burnout, and grief due to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
OPUA Agency in collaboration with the Future Health NOW Foundation and Stand Tall Steve is a partner of the How Right Now Teacher's campaign, made possible through funding by the CDC Foundation. 
To learn more about the campaign and to access resources to share within your school district, visit <a href="https://bit.ly/3T9dXfG">cdc.foundation.org/HowRightNow</a>.
#howrightnow #futurehealthnow #optimisticpeopleunifiedforawareness

Future Health Now: How Right Now

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In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down with her daughter, Lauren Reed, to have a real talk about health communications and how Lauren believes we can be sparking better conversations across generations that meet people where they are to positively impact lives.

This is part of our series of conversations with Gen Z guests that invites them to directly weigh in on the conversations we’re having with experts around public health and communications here on Future Health NOW.

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Theme Music 🎵lesfm from Pixabay
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com

In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down with her daughter, Lauren Reed, to have a real talk about health communications and how Lauren believes we can be sparking better conversations across generations that meet people where they are to positively impact lives.
This is part of our series of conversations with Gen Z guests that invites them to directly weigh in on the conversations we’re having with experts around public health and communications here on Future Health NOW.
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18. Areas Of Opportunity To Improve Intergenerational Communication (Gen Z Perspective)

MID-ROLL END

In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down with twin brothers, Khalil & Khyre Bray, to unpack their unique perspectives on their personal health journeys as well as how effective public health communicators really are at reaching their generation today.

About Khalil

“I’m a junior at Grambling State University where I major in business marketing. After receiving my degree, I have plans to work at a company as a part of their marketing team. Later in my career, I have hopes to start my own business and obtain my real estate license.”

About Khyre

"I am a junior at Grambling State University majoring in business and marketing. I aspire to become a self-employed businessman after working for a company for a few years. Being a role model for other young black men is my goal in life."

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Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com 

In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down with twin brothers, Khalil &amp; Khyre Bray, to unpack their unique perspectives on their personal health journeys as well as how effective public health communicators really are at reaching their generation today.
About Khalil
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a junior at Grambling State University where I major in business marketing. After receiving my degree, I have plans to work at a company as a part of their marketing team. Later in my career, I have hopes to start my own business and obtain my real estate license.&rdquo;
About Khyre
"I am a junior at Grambling State University majoring in business and marketing. I aspire to become a self-employed businessman after working for a company for a few years. Being a role model for other young black men is my goal in life."
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11. How Does Gen Z Really Feel About Today's Public Health Communications?

India Godfrey is a graduating senior majoring in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology with a special interest in the intersection of human interaction and technology. She is also Shavonne's mentee.

We're on a mission to empower the healthiest generation ever through the wisdom and experience of today's top public health communicators, starting with Gen Z. This journey would not be complete without welcoming the unique perspectives and insights from Gen Z Guests themselves, so we're excited to kick off this series of conversations within our podcast to do just that.

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India Godfrey is a graduating senior majoring in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology with a special interest in the intersection of human interaction and technology. She is also Shavonne's mentee.
We're on a mission to empower the healthiest generation ever through the wisdom and experience of today's top public health communicators, starting with Gen Z. This journey would not be complete without welcoming the unique perspectives and insights from Gen Z Guests themselves, so we're excited to kick off this series of conversations within our podcast to do just that.
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<li aria-level="1">Produced by<a href="https://chatwithleaders.com"> ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a></li>
</ul>

08. How Can We Normalize Mental Health Conversations?  (A Gen Z Perspective)

We're on a mission to empower the healthiest generation ever through the wisdom and experience of today's top public health communicators, starting with Gen Z. This journey would not be complete without welcoming the unique perspectives and insights from Gen Z Guests themselves - this series of conversations within our podcast is designed to do just that.

We're on a mission to empower the healthiest generation ever through the wisdom and experience of today's top public health communicators, starting with Gen Z. This journey would not be complete without welcoming the unique perspectives and insights from Gen Z Guests themselves - this series of conversations within our podcast is designed to do just that.

Future Health NOW: Conversations With Gen Z Guests

Every day, there are public health crises threatening the livelihoods of our families and communities. While the novel coronavirus took center stage, there were several other escalating issues impacting our society, not limited to: mental health, generational poverty, inadequate nutrition access, and rising healthcare costs that widen the opportunity chasm.

However, there’s still so much hope! 

Our youngest consumers, Gen Z, are much more aware of the health risks of fast food, stress, sugary drinks, various medications, and social media than previous generations. This awareness has been leading them further away from choices that negatively impact their overall health.

🤔 What if we...
awakened to solutions for a healthier future?
became better guardians of our mind, body, and soul?
helped save the lives of our loved ones before losing them too early?
poured into and empowered the healthiest future generations to follow?

🤔 How will the future health of our families and communities look, if we start NOW?

Subscribe to this podcast and join our host, Shavonne Reed, Founder of OPUA Agency, as she embarks on a journey of answering these questions by having crucial conversations with today’s top public health leaders who will edify us all on how to increase lifespans, pay less over time with preventative healthcare, lead more active lifestyles, and build a more sustainable tomorrow for an improved marginal decade of life… starting today!

Together… we can become more Optimistic People, Unified for Awareness that leads to action and better peace of mind toward the livelihood of our future generations.

This is Future Health NOW!

Every day, there are public health crises threatening the livelihoods of our families and communities. While the novel coronavirus took center stage, there were several other escalating issues impacting our society, not limited to: mental health, generational poverty, inadequate nutrition access, and rising healthcare costs that widen the opportunity chasm.
However, there’s still so much hope! 
Our youngest consumers, Gen Z, are much more aware of the health risks of fast food, stress, sugary drinks, various medications, and social media than previous generations. This awareness has been leading them further away from choices that negatively impact their overall health.
🤔 What if we...
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">awakened to solutions for a healthier future?</li>
<li aria-level="1">became better guardians of our mind, body, and soul?</li>
<li aria-level="1">helped save the lives of our loved ones before losing them too early?</li>
<li aria-level="1">poured into and empowered the healthiest future generations to follow?</li>
</ul>
🤔 How will the future health of our families and communities look, if we start NOW?
Subscribe to this podcast and join our host, <a href="https://www.shavonnereed.com/">Shavonne Reed</a>, Founder of <a href="https://www.opuatechnologies.com/">OPUA Agency</a>, as she embarks on a journey of answering these questions by having crucial conversations with today’s top public health leaders who will edify us all on how to increase lifespans, pay less over time with preventative healthcare, lead more active lifestyles, and build a more sustainable tomorrow for an improved marginal decade of life… starting today!
Together… we can become more Optimistic People, Unified for Awareness that leads to action and better peace of mind toward the livelihood of our future generations.
This is <a href="https://futurehealthnow.com/">Future Health NOW</a>!

Future Health NOW

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