209: From Microbiology to Infectious and Chronic Disease Surveillance with Tarjani Vaidya, MPH, MS

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Tarjani Vaidya, MPH, MS🎯  Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned 🧠 Join our public health community at 📲Tarjani Vaidya, MPH, MS on LinkedIn Tarjani is a self employed Public Health Consultant and Public Health Data Scientist. She is also a Senior Public Health Consultant with Amaka Consulting and Evaluation Services. She is an experienced Public health Researcher and Consultant with a track record of contributing to impactful projects in quantitative research, data management, and epidemiological public health initiatives. Skilled in coordinating with stakeholders, conducting independent research, and optimizing research outcomes.She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Master of Science in Biotechnology at Gujarat University. She then conferred a Master of Science in Molecular Medicine at University of South Florida followed by a Master of Public Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.In today’s episode you’ll hear and learn more about1. Data analytics is crucial in improving population health by tracking the spread of diseases and allocating resources effectively.2. Bridging information gaps between different data sets is essential for comprehensive data analysis.3. AI and machine learning analyze large data sets for better health insights.4. Finding a mentor aligned with your goals is key to success.5. Skills in data analytics and management are vital for public health consulting.6. Imposter syndrome can be overcome by taking a leap of faith and starting without overthinking.And much much more!Chapters:@0:00 Trailer@3:05 How do you identify & tell us a little about your personal background?  @5:18 The importance of data analytics for improving population health? @13:33 How do you bridge information gaps?@26:38 What does public health mean to you?@30:48 Schooling in India@40:31 Masters of Science in Molecular Medicine at University of South Florida @54:53 Takeaways@56:53 Masters of Public Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler & Senior Public Health Fellow at AI for Good Foundation @1:05:28 Senior Public Health Consultant at Amaka Consulting and Evaluation Services, LLC @1:07:48 Public Health Consultant and Public Health Data Scientist at Self Employed@1:08:19 Where can people connect with you and where would you like to see yourself in the future?@1:09:14 The Furious FiveSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Join The Public Health Community- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store