Career reflections after 43 years in the workforce, with Pegeen Walsh
In this episode, Sujani sits down with Pegeen Walsh, the former Executive Director for the Ontario Public Health Association. They discuss her 43 year long career, her accomplishments in the public health field, and how to take initiative and seize opportunities in your professional journey.You’ll LearnPegeen’s path from her political science degree to her roles in government and nonprofit organizationsThe various public health projects Pegeen has been involved inWhat tools are available to find your talents to guide your careerThe importance of having diverse perspectives in furthering public health Advice for new professionals on taking initiative in their workWhat Pegeen would have done differently in her career pathHow Pegeen is involved in public health even in her retirementToday’s GuestPegeen Walsh recently retired as the Executive Director for the Ontario Public Health Association where she oversaw advocacy efforts in public health, training, capacity building and knowledge transfer and exchange initiatives within the province and beyond. Prior to OPHA, Pegeen led the design and delivery of a wide range of programs, policies, partnerships, and research that supported individual and community health and well-being as an executive with the federal, provincial and non-profit sectors. As Ontario Regional Director with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and Director of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, she oversaw various health promotion initiatives focussed on seniors, early child development, healthy eating, tobacco control, healthy communities, injury prevention and more. As Director of Public Policy at YMCA Canada, she developed government relations training and strategies. She now serves as an active OPHA volunteer supporting various initiatives including a bridging program for international medical graduates and some public health consulting projects.ResourcesConnect with Pegeen on LinkedInLearn about the Parliamentary Internship ProgrammeLearn about One Smart WorldBuy Promoting the Health of Older AdultsLearn about The Learning Enrichment FoundationLearn about the Public Health Ontario OrganizationOther PH SPOT resources:Share ideas for the podcast: Fill out this formNever heard of a podcast before? Read this guide we put together to help you get set up.Be notified when new episodes come out, and receive hand-picked public health opportunities every week by joining the PH SPOT community.Contribute to the public health career blog: www.phspot.ca/contributeUpcoming course on infographics: Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.