• Serving the Underserved: Jace Flatt
    Nov 12 2025

    Jace Flatt is changing the world.

    Flatt, an Associate Professor for the School of Public Health and the new director for the Center for Health Disparities Research, joins Dean Gerstenberger to talk about caring for vulnerable communities like veterans and the elderly, and the importance of involving the community in research.

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    25 Min.
  • Providing Quality Healthcare: Sarah Bussmann, P3 Health Partners
    Oct 8 2025

    Sarah Bussmann is changing the world.

    Bussmann, chief administrative officer for P3 Health Partners and the School of Public Health's Alumna of the Year, joins Dean Gerstenberger to talk about health management, getting a master's in healthcare administration following her career as nurse, and the relationship-driven nature of healthcare.

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    34 Min.
  • Serving UNLV Students: Stephanie Cooper
    Sep 10 2025

    Stephanie Cooper is changing the world.

    Cooper, executive director for student support and advocacy in the UNLV Office of Student Affairs, joins Dean Gerstenberger to discuss what UNLV students need to be successful, why asking for help is a strength and not a weakness, and holding hands with people on difficult journeys.

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    27 Min.
  • Breastfeeding: Gabriela Buccini
    Aug 13 2025

    Gabriela Buccini is changing the world.

    Buccini, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, speaks to Dean Gerstenberger about the health benefits of breastfeeding, milk banks and supporting new mothers in their breastfeeding journey.

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    27 Min.
  • Sexual Health: Amanda Morgan
    Jul 2 2025

    Amanda Morgan is changing the world.

    Morgan, a Professor-In-Residence for the School of Public Health, joins Dean Gerstenberger to talk about teaching human sexuality to nearly 5,000 students, interning at the Erotic Heritage Museum, and the power of an open mind and caring heart when it comes to educating people.

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    29 Min.
  • The 'We' in Public Health: Erika Marquez
    Jun 2 2025

    Erika Marquez is changing the world.

    Marquez, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, joins Dean Gerstenberger to discuss her path into public health, working to prevent childhood lead poisoning in Nevada, and the importance of community partnerships in improving health outcomes locally and globally.

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    34 Min.
  • Suicide Prevention: Martha Thomas, The Defensive Line
    Apr 14 2025

    Martha Thomas is changing the world.

    Thomas, co-founder of The Defensive Line, joins Dean Gerstenberger to discuss how the nonprofit 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.

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    21 Min.
  • Food Insecurity: Jodi Tyson, Three Square Food Bank
    Aug 10 2022

    As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Three Square Food Bank, Jodi 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.

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    28 Min.