Future Health NOW

Description Catherine Chao, is a cause-driven communicator and a vice president, Insights & Analytics, at the Ad Council, a nonprofit that uses the power of communications to drive behavior change on social impact issues. She oversees audience research, strategic development, and evaluation for campaigns dedicated to improving mental health. Her approach to every campaign is ensuring the target audience's voice and mindset is at the forefront so that creative not only raises awareness, but also inspires action. She has a Master of Public Health from UNC-Chapel Hill. Jason Hunziker, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Associate Professor (Clinical Track) at the University of Utah. A graduate of the University of Utah (BS Anthropology, cum laude, 1994; MD, 2002), he was inducted into AOA and served as Chief Resident. He actively teaches and mentors medical students, residents, and physician assistants. As Division Chief of Adult Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Medical Director for University of Utah Health plans, he specializes in complex medical, substance use, and behavioral health issues. He is also the Utah delegate to the American Psychiatric Association. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE The Rituals We Share Sound It Out Love Your Mind Learn More About the University of Utah Health & the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Learn More About the Ad Council CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from Pixabay. Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marissa McKool, MPH, The Public Health Burnout Coach, is a renowned coach, speaker, and advocate with a mission to help female leaders and mid-career professionals alleviate their persistent work-stress and double their free time to achieve work-life balance. With over 15 years of public health leadership experience and a personal journey overcoming burnout, Marissa empowers women to thrive while prioritizing self-care. Marissa's coaching approach blends evidence-based strategies with feminist coaching principles and personal insights, aiming to eliminate the epidemic of burnout in public health. She teaches women how to set boundaries, reclaim control over their schedule, navigate work-life dynamics, and prioritize rest and self-care—without compromising career aspirations. Her clients experience profound transformations, achieving professional milestones like promotions, significant salary increases, and improved well-being. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Join the Challenge Follow Marissa on LinkedIn McKool Coaching CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from Pixabay. Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Arclet Website Follow Adrienne on LinkedIn The Public Health Communications Collaborative Academy CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from Pixabay. Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Art Pharmacy Website LinkedIn - Chris Appleton The Connection Cure book Your Brain on Art CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from Pixabay. Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Quisha Umemba Coaching and Consulting Public Health Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Intersection of Purpose and Profit How Right Now Campaign Resources CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from Pixabay. Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.