Pathways to public service
How do you move from a public health degree to a meaningful career making policies, directing programs, or implementing solutions that advance well-being for all? This international panel of Harvard Chan School alumni and students spoke candidly about public service careers. Panelists shared the highs, the lows, and the surprises along their career journeys as well as lessons they’ve learned working with world leaders, local officials, the press, and the public.
SPEAKERS
Audrey Morse Gasteier Executive Director at the Massachusetts Health Connector
Morissa Henn Deputy Commissioner at New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Oana Geambasu Former Health Policy Adviser to the Health Minister of Romania
Steven Lopez Former Biden-Harris Administration Appointee; Counselor to the Secretary; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
MODERATOR
Howard Koh Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health