• Public Health Uncoded Episode 14: Public Health Entreprenuership

  • Jul 31 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
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Public Health Uncoded Episode 14: Public Health Entreprenuership

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  • In this episode of Public Health Uncoded, Dr. Saroj Pachauri interviews Ms. Quisha Umemba, a registered nurse turned public health entrepreneur. Ms. Umemba recounts her journey from bedside nursing to founding Umemba Health, a consulting and training agency. She shares her frustration with the bureaucratic limitations of government-funded public health roles, which inspired her to create a more flexible and innovative approach. Umemba Health focuses on developing sustainable public health initiatives, providing curricula, toolkits, and training programs. Ms. Umemba distinguishes public health entrepreneurship from typical tech startups, emphasizing problem-solving and creativity. She highlights the concept of "intrapreneurs" within organizations and underscores the significance of making an impact while earning an income. She advises aspiring consultants to gain traditional public health experience to build essential skills. Her insights are further explored in her book, “Public Health Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Intersection of Purpose and Profit.”
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