Alumna Spotlight: Angela Frazier, MPH
Angela N. Frazier, MPH is the founder and president of Sisters in Public Health and author of A Kids Book About™ Suicide. Angela received her Master of Public Health in 2018 in Community Health Practice.
In 2017, Angela founded her nonprofit, Sisters inPublic Health (SIPH), to connect all women in public health. As a founder of a nonprofit, she oversees a board and team of women who are dedicated to evolving the next generation of women in public health. SIPH are in six cities across the nation, which in克莱德亚特兰大，巴尔的摩，芝加哥，休斯顿，新奥尔良和费城。她的组织SIPH在公共卫生硕士或博士计划中为妇女提供年度$ 1,000奖学金。
We asked Angela, what is the most rewarding aspect of working在你的领域？
A: “The most rewarding aspect of being in the public health field is being able to create a path for yourself. I was never set on exactly what I wanted to do when I graduated but I knew I wanted to make a difference and be of service. I know I am not alone;许多寻求高等教育并获得他们的master’sordoctorate degree haven’t yet decided what they want to do with it.这field of public health really allows you to branch out, learn along the way, and set a path that works for you. As theFounder of Sisters in Public Health, I was able to establish an organization that assists students who are in thisspace。We offer a yearly scholarship for students who are furthering their education in the public health field.It is so rewarding to be able to give back in this capacity.As an author of A Kids Book About™ Suicide, public health allowed me to apply my预防mindset in the mental health field. Focusing on suicide prevention allowed me to branch进入eeducation space. The field of public health is truly what you make it。透明
We asked Angela, what is the most challenging aspect of working in your field?
这most challenging aspect is continuous education and networking. There is always a need to learn更多，但是知道从哪里开始或添加哪些证书可能具有挑战性。我有connected with a lot of public health professionals who still have that desire to learn. We often discuss the desire to一世mprove our skills and stay up to speed onwhat is currently happening in the public health field. The advice I’d have for someone reading this is至research your continuing education needs based on where you are and where you want to be. It’s what I’ve been able to do to maintain my competence in my area.In考虑networking, you will find networking至be easier atconferences such as年度American Public Health Association (APHA)Conference。Attending conferences in your field benefits你二ways, it offers education and the opportunity to network with志同道合一世ndividuals.
你有什么建议对于早期职业/新专业ssionals in your field?
尽可能多地网络。关系是成功的关键。通过LinkedIn，会议，网络活动，信息会议与您的领域的人员联系s, and more. It is important to not be afraid听到答案“不”。当我与LinkedIn上的人们联系并要求举行信息会议时，我经常提醒自己。我很早就学会了不采取任何个人的帮助，因为很多人都想提供帮助，但是oftendon’t have the time, capacity, or are in the proper headspace. Nonetheless, don’t let that stop you from reaching out and saying hello. Ialso want to encourage students to get active on social media. Our generation has the luxury of creating o你自己的路。您可以共享文章或创建自己的内容。showcasing your skills in this way may catch the eyes of leadership, recruiters, your next supervisor, etc. There are so many ways in which you can network and build your relationships.最后，我想记得要与与您遇到的人保持联系。这可以像季度的签到文本，电子邮件甚至电话一样简单。由于我在会议上遇到的联系，我曾经担任角色。我要她吃午饭ew times and expressed my interest in her organization. It was an entire year later when I wasn’t looking for a new工作，但是她看到了一些她认为我很适合并要求我的简历的东西。我的简历被发送给招聘经理和Following week I was called in for an interview and the next week I was offered a position. Networking and staying connected is essential.
您在公共卫生职业中最骄傲的是什么？
建立一个妇女感到被吸引的组织, Sisters in Public Healthand writing A Kids Book About™ Suicide. Knowing that this book will always be a resource for kids and families who have lost someone to suicide or struggle with suicidal ideation will forever be a huge accomplishment of mine. I have received emails and many reviews from counselors, teachers, psychologists, and grief support centers on how this book has impacted the kids in their life. I truly feel like this alone has made a difference and I am living in my true purpose.
你为什么要霍斯·乌西卫生公共卫生学院？
Uthealth一世s a top public health program, it is in the nation's biggest medical center, and it一世s located inone of the most diverse cities. I remember attending UTHealth SPH for admitted students’ day and instantlyI felt at home. I was so excited to be joining a community that felt like family as I was moving all the way from Portland, Oregon. I met my advisor, Dr. Vanessa Schick in person and was so很高兴得到她的建议。真的感觉像是一个完美的比赛从专业知识到个性。加入管理，政策和社区健康（MPACH）计划对我来说很棒。在阅读了社区健康之后，我知道那是最适合自己的领域。我的背景专注于社区Alt，这就是我想扩大知识的地方。搬到休斯顿之后，调整花费的时间很少，这是完美的选择。
您认为最大的影响您的职业？
这是我实践经验和指导的混合体。我wa很幸运能够与Uthealth校友Tamara博士建立联系Bourda，当时受雇于天主教健康计划。她the National Director of Healthy Communities and oversaw the relationships between the hospital and the community.她ook me under her wing with a great practicum experience and exceptional mentorship. I was able to go to the headquarters of Catholic Health Initiative in Denver, Colorado and have aone-on-oneexperience learning with her. Since my practicum experience, I保持指导能力。当我need至makea career decision, she is the person I call for advice.