This podcast, presented by the UNLV School of Public Health, is designed to highlight some of the outstanding work of our faculty, staff, students and discusses how public health changes our world, our community, and improves our quality of life.
Julie Murray and Janna Velasco are changing the world. Murray, the co-founder for Hope Means Nevada, and Velasco, the organization's executive director, have worked locally to engage young people around mental health and eliminating teen suicide. Today, on World Mental Health Day, listen to Murray and Velasco's conversation with Dean Gerstenberger as they discuss the history of Hope Means Nevada, the importance of prominent figures talking to young people in Nevada about mental health, and th...
2 Apr 2026
Preventing Child Abuse: Mayra Pacheco and Debbie Harpster
Mayra Pacheco and Debbie Harpster are changing the world. Pacheco, the program coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse Nevada at the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy, and Harpster, the chair for the Prevent Child Abuse Advisory Board, have worked locally to educate the community about child abuse. April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and Pacheco and Harpster join Dean Gerstenberger as the first dual guests on the podcast to discuss the different types of child abuse,...
6 Mar 2026
The Most Dangerous Animal on Earth: Louisa Messenger
Louisa Messenger is changing the world. Messenger, an Assistant Professor for the School of Public Health, joins Dean Gerstenberger for the first episode of Season 3 to talk about what a vector is, the most dangerous animal on the planet, and how she works to prevent insect-borne diseases across the globe and here in Las Vegas.
12 Nov 2025
Serving the Underserved: Jace Flatt
Jace Flatt discusses serving vulnerable communities like veterans and the elderly, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in research with Dean Gerstenberger in an interview.
8 Oct 2025
Providing Quality Healthcare: Sarah Bussmann, P3 Health Partners
Sarah Bussmann, P3 Health Partners chief administrative officer, discusses health management and the importance of relationship-driven healthcare with Dean Gerstenberger in an interview.
10 Sept 2025
Serving students: Stephanie Cooper
Executive Director Stephanie Cooper and Dean Gerstenberger discuss UNLV student success, reframing help-seeking as strength, and supporting students through challenges in this interview.
13 Aug 2025
Breastfeeding: Gabriela Buccini
Assistant Professor Gabriela Buccini discusses breastfeeding benefits and support systems with Dean Gerstenberger in this insightful interview.
2 Jul 2025
Sexual Health: Amanda Morgan
Professor Amanda Morgan discusses teaching human sexuality to students and interning at the Erotic Heritage Museum with Dean Gerstenberger, highlighting the importance of open-mindedness in education in this interview.
2 Jun 2025
The 'We' in Public Health: Erika Marquez
Erika Marquez shares her journey into public health and discusses preventing childhood lead poisoning in Nevada, highlighting the importance of community partnerships with Dean Gerstenberger in this interview.
14 Apr 2025
Suicide Prevention: Martha Thomas, The Defensive Line
Martha Thomas is changing the world. Thomas co-founder of The Defensive Line joins Dean Gerstenberger to discuss how the non-profit is tackling the epidemic of youth mental health issues by arming coaches, teachers, and adults with the tools to talk about suicide and the other things plaguing kids today.
10 Aug 2022
Food Insecurity: Jodi Tyson, Three Square Food Bank
Jodi Tyson is changing the world. As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Three Square Food Bank, Tyson plays a critical part of public health in Southern Nevada, helping to feed populations typically not well-served. In this episode, Jodi talks about important programs she’s developed for Three Square, how her MPH degree has helped her with her role, and her advice for those wanting to enter the field of public health.
6 Jun 2022
Community Health: Holly Lyman, Dignity Health
Holly Lyman is changing the world. As Director of Community Health for Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Holly Lyman embodies the term "public health." In this episode, Holly talks about how UNLV School of Public Health's MPH program prepared her for her career, what her job entails, and how she knew public health was the field for her.
10 May 2022
Epidemiology: Brian Labus, UNLV School of Public Health
Brian Labus is changing the world. On the first episode of the "So, you want to change the world?" podcast, Labus, epidemiologist and Assistant Professor at the UNLV School of Public Health talks about his road to public health, provides advice for students, and reflects on the role he played in leading COVID-19 prevention efforts in Nevada.
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