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Resources for Doctoral Students Pursuing Non-Academic Careers

"What Can You Do With A Social & Behavioral PhD In..." Conversation Series

Live recorded sessions provided insights from social and behavioral doctoral alumni on pursuing varying non-academic careers

"What Can You Do With A Social & Behavioral PhD In...Government"

A panel conversation featuring alumni Drs. Karina Christiansen, Marisa Hast, and Kriti Jain. 

Date: March 11, 2022

*Disclaimer: The views expressed in this conversation are of the panelists and do not necessarily represent the views of the agencies at which they work. 

"What Can You Do With A Social & Behavioral PhD In...Independent Consulting"

This live talk covers a broad overview of independent consulting in public health. The presentation includes what it looks like to be a public health consultant and what to consider as you assess your interest in pursuing this path; important aspects of getting started including engaging clients and pricing models; and recommendations for what you can do now to set yourself on a path towards independent public health consulting.

Date: May 13, 2022

Andrea Mantsios, Ph.D.’16, M.H.S.’06
Andrea is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Public Health Innovation & Action (Phia), a public health consultancy committed to making meaningful impact through research and programs to improve the health of communities. Andrea is a behavioral scientist whose work over the last 20 years has focused on the role of social and structural factors on the health outcomes of marginalized population groups. Her career in public health has included working in government, academia, and healthcare institutions in settings around the world including the U.S., Latin America, Africa, and Europe.