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A Journey from Aircraft Mechanic to Health Equity Champion
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Welcome to another empowering episode of The Healthy Project Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis has a great conversation with Maria Torres, a passionate advocate for health equity and the Health Equity Coordinator for Pottawatomie County Public Health.
What's Inside This Episode:
Maria shares her fascinating journey from aspiring to be an aircraft mechanic to leading health equity initiatives.
Discover how Maria’s immigrant background from El Salvador and her diverse experiences shape her approach to public health.
Learn about the challenges and successes in promoting health equity and inclusivity in community health.
Key Moments:
00:00 - Introduction to Maria Torres
02:30 - Maria's transition from aviation to public health
10:45 - The impact of COVID-19 on Maria’s career and advocacy
15:20 - Discussing the importance of belonging in public health
25:00 - Real-life impacts of Maria’s work on her community
30:00 - Maria's vision for the future of public health
Learn more about her work and how you can support or get involved in health equity initiatives.
Subscribe to The Healthy Project Podcast for more inspiring stories and insightful conversations that motivate positive change in public health and beyond.
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