A Journey from Aircraft Mechanic to Health Equity Champion

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.

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What is The Healthy Project Podcast?

The Healthy Project is hosted by Corey Dion Lewis, Clinical Health Coach fora safety net hospital. Because of his experience working directly with patients in underserved communities, Corey felt the need to speak up address the issues, and provide solutions to improve the healthcare experience for the ones that need it the most. The Healthy Project Podcast addresses topics related to health equity, prevention, diversity, and literacy for healthcare professionals addressing today's and tomorrow's biggest challenges. Thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts share their approaches to transforming healthcare into something meaningful and lasting.