SAPHA Spotlight Series - October 2024

SEASON 1 | EPISODE 10

South Asian Public Health Association Spotlight Series

SAPHA continues its journey into the world of podcasts with our latest installment! Introducing the tenth episode of the South Asian Public Health Association Spotlight Series, where we dive deep into the extraordinary careers and journeys of public health pioneers, with a special focus on the South Asian community.

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the South Asian Public Health Association, each episode promises enlightening discussions, motivational narratives, and an intimate exploration of the impactful contributions made by former and current SAPHA board members, shaping the landscape of public health.

We present our newest episode of the series featuring Shilpa Patel, PhD, MPH

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Our tenth episode features Dr. Shilpa Patel. Dr. Patel was the Co-Chair/Co-President of SAPHA from 2004-2006 and also an author of one of the chapters of SAPHA’s monumental Brown Paper. She brings over 24 years of public health experience. Throughout her career, she has designed and implemented epidemiological and behavioral studies both domestically and globally, with a strong focus on HIV prevention, and the intersectionality of HIV and violence. Dr. Patel’s previous roles include Senior Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Global Health Center; and the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention. Specifically, through the PEPFAR program, she served as a country advisor for the implementation of the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) Initiative, which aims at decreasing rates of HIV among adolescent girls and young women in countries with the highest burden. She also served as the Co-Chair of the Mental Health and Substance Use Workgroup in the Division of HIV at the CDC. In addition, Dr. Patel teaches and mentors students as an Adjunct Professor at the Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel has also presented at numerous scientific conferences and has co-authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals. 

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12/3 Giving Tuesday

As we approach Giving Tuesday, we reflect on the positive impact we've made and the important work still to come. At SAPHA, we are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of South Asian communities through advocacy, education, and meaningful partnerships. With your support, we can continue making a real difference.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in this mission.

Your generous donation helps us create and share valuable content, including this podcast, which highlights issues that matter most to South Asians.

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