Épisodes

  • Serving 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 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.

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

    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.

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    28 min
  • Community Health: Holly Lyman, Dignity Health
    Jun 6 2022

    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.

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    18 min
  • Epidemiology: Brian Labus, UNLV School of Public Health
    May 10 2022

    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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    18 min