If I Could Change One Thing: Tomás Aragón on Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Health
On this episode of If I Could Change One Thing, our host Dr. Brittnie Bloom and student co-hosts Yucef Bouzina and Sophia Valdez welcome Dr. Tomás Aragón to discuss leadership and innovation in the field of public health. Dr. Aragón reflects on his experience serving as the Director of the California Department of Public Health and his efforts in transforming the department into a learning and impactful organization. This conversation centers on his idea of Decision Intelligence, a model designed to improve strategic decisions and balance human values. Dr. Aragón explains the integration of artificial intelligence with this framework while ensuring that community needs and empathy remain at the core. We also explore the importance of "servant leadership" and how cognitive diversity can help navigate the uncertainties of public health. Listen to this week's episode for an insightful discussion on how learning, healing, and impact can empower the next generation of public health professionals! For More Information, Please Visit These Links: https://teampublichealth.substack.com/p/decision-intelligence https://bsky.app/profile/tomasaragon.bsky.social/post/3mh6z4ta6ec2y
20 Apr 2026
If I Could Change One Thing: SDSU MPH / MS Students on the Future of Public Health
On this episode of If I Could Change One Thing, our host Dr. Brittnie Bloom takes a step back and lets the students take over! Our talented co-hosts are Lesly Lopez and Katherine Campion, graduating undergraduates in SDSU's School of Public Health who are joined by SDSU Masters of Public Health and Masters of Science students Kitiara Cox, Chris Cellini, and Olivia Pugsley. Our panel of public health peers discuss their various academic paths and what led them to public health. We get their insight into applying to masters programs, how they selected their public health concentration, and their future career paths. Whether you're a current or future student, a faculty member, or a fan of public health - this episode is a way to get connected and stay informed on the current attitudes and values of public health students.
25 Mar 2026
If I Could Change One Thing: Dr. Amanda Miller on Human First Global Health
In this episode of If I Could Change One Thing, Dr. Brittnie Bloom and co-host Grana Safi speak with Dr. Amanda Miller, a tenure-track professor at San Diego State University and recipient of a prestigious NIH career development award, to explore what it really means to do global health research with integrity and intention. Dr. Miller reflects on a career that didn't follow a straight path. From studying anthropology and nannying in San Francisco to earning her doctorate and leading community based research in Uganda and South Africa, Dr. Miller makes a compelling case that the "messy" parts of our journeys are often some of the most formative experiences. She breaks down the critical intersection of mental health, substance use, and infectious disease prevention by sharing details of some of her groundbreaking work to reduce perinatal alcohol use and better support expectant fathers living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. The conversation also turns to the current challenges facing global health funding and why building equitable, locally led partnerships has never felt more urgent.
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