Doctoral Career Pathways in Leadership & Advocacy Series

Are you a doctoral student or early-career professional wondering how to transition into public health leadership and advocacy? In this panel discussion, three accomplished public health leaders share career strategies, leadership insights, and job search tips to help you navigate diverse career paths beyond academia.
🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to transition from research or operational roles into strategic leadership
✅ The most in-demand skills for public health careers in the next 5 years
✅ The importance of advocacy and how to drive change in public health policy
✅ How to connect with recruiters & hiring managers in public health
✅ Career options for DrPH and PhD graduates in global health, consulting, and non-academic roles
✅ How to market yourself as a doctoral graduate and land leadership roles
🎙️ Meet the Panelists:
🔸 Dr. E. Oscar Alleyne (DrPH, MPH) - Global public health strategist, consultant, and epidemiologist
🔸 Dr. Rachel Mitrovich (DrPH, MPH) - Director of Global Vaccine Policy at Merck
🔸 Dr. Brandon Wilson (DrPH, MHA) - Co-Interim CEO of Community Catalyst & health equity advocate