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08.27.2021 Lauren Buck

Health Equity

Lauren Buck

Lauren Buck is the Revere public health director, a nurse, and a 2018 Boston University School of Public Health graduate. She jumped into local public health mid-pandemic, and calls it her dream job despite the long hours, stress and unique responsibilities.

Editor Teresa Wood Kett

08.26.2021 R. Baxter

Health Equity

Raven Baxter

Dr. Raven Baxter, also known as Dr. Raven the Science Maven, is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed science educator and molecular biologist.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

07.26.2021 C. Johnson

Cyrée Jarelle Johnson

Cyrée Jarelle Johnson is a poet, writer, and essayist. He works as the social media and community engagement specialist for Sins Invalid, a performance project based in disability justice.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

06.15.2021 Katrina Forrest

Katrina Forrest

Katrina Forrest is the Co-Executive Director of CityHealth, which works to help cities thrive by advancing evidence-based and equity-centered policies to improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being, and health.

Fellow Sara Mar

05.28.2021

Kathy Baughman McLeod and Roseann Bongiovanni

Heat is the deadliest climate event. In honor of National Heat Awareness Day, Public Health Post interviewed two leaders working to support heat resilience.

Fellow Devin O'Donnell

04.20.2021 headshot of Alexa Miller

Mental & Behavioral Health

Alexa Miller

Alexa Miller, a trained artist and art educator who helps medical professionals refine observational skills through art, speaks about art and uncertainty.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

04.12.2021 a collage of a group of people

Judy Norsigian, Wendy Chavkin, Charlie Ruth Castro, and Nashira Baril

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Our Bodies, Ourselves," Judy Norsigian, Dr. Wendy Chavkin, Nashira Baril, and Charlie Ruth Castro discuss the past and progress of reproductive justice.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

04.05.2021 a woman smiling for the camera

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams, Distinguished Professor of Law and Humanities at Northeastern University School of Law, discusses the racism embedded in our society's structure and how the law contributes.

Fellow Sara Mar

03.18.2021 a couple of women posing for a picture

Health Equity

Lori T. Freeman and Elizabeth Peralta

Lori T. Freeman, CEO of the National Association of Country & City Health Officials, and Elizabeth Peralta, former Executive Director of the National Supermarket Association, discuss the treatment, perception, and concerns of frontline workers during Covid-19.

Fellow Maya Thirkill

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