Ep 8 | Breaking Into Public Health Careers: Lessons from New Grads with Jason Yen

How do new graduates break into the fast-changing world of public health, especially while navigating the added challenges of being an international student?Join Lena Clark live from New York Tech Week for a conversation with Jason Yen, recent Columbia University Public Health graduate and co-host of the Hack Cafe podcast.Discover how Jason is using storytelling, networking, and adaptability to build a career in healthcare consulting, and why his journey offers lessons for every aspiring public health professional.WANT MORE INNOVATION, UX, AND TECH INSIGHTS? ╰ Head over to https://www.sunfloweruxteam.com╰ View the episode show notes: [insert link to blog article]ABOUT THE GUEST:Jason Yen is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s Public Health program with a focus on Health Administration. He has studied hospital operations, insurance systems, and healthcare consulting. As co-host of the Hack Cafe podcast, Jason explores education, career growth, and personal development.With experience navigating the challenges of international student life and building professional networks, Jason is now focused on life science consulting as a pathway to sharpen both technical and interpersonal skills. His work highlights the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and storytelling for new graduates entering a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.ABOUT THE HOST:Hey there! I’m Lena Clark, MPH, founder of Sunflower UX and your Sunflower Squad host. I break down the intersection of tech, public health, and user experience by bringing you expert interviews and real-world solutions for inclusive, accessible innovation.CONNECT WITH HOST:╰ Website: https://www.sunfloweruxteam.com╰ LinkedIn:   / lena-ux  ╰ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lenawhereyouat/╰ Everything else: linktr.ee/sunfloweruxteamCONNECT WITH GUEST:╰ Website: [insert guest’s website]╰ LinkedIn: [insert guest’s linkedin]❤️A BIG THANK-YOU TO OUR CREATIVE TEAM:╰ Hair: www.instagram.com/styleswithdee/╰ Makeup & Styling: www.instagram.com/iblessfaces_artistry/╰ Makeup Products: www.instagram.com/danessa_myricks/╰ Video Recording: www.instagram.com/extravirginguy/╰ Video Editing: www.instagram.com/riosvideo/#PublicHealthCareers #HealthcareInnovation #NewGradsInPublicHealth #CareerInPublicHealth #InternationalStudents #HealthcareLeadership #HealthEquityVoices #NetworkingMatters #StorytellingInCareers #FutureOfHealthcare #SunflowerSquadPodcastEpisode topics: public health careers, healthcare consulting, international student challenges, job search strategies, networking for careers, professional development, career readiness, Columbia University Public Health, Texas A&M School of Public Health, graduate school advice, healthcare systems, health administration, hospital operations, diverse perspectives in public health, workforce entry, career growth, mentoring, storytelling in job interviews, adaptability, collaboration, soft skills, technical skills, healthcare innovation, higher education pathways, funding challenges, immigration hurdles, Sunflower Squad Podcast, Hack Cafe Podcast, Jason Yen, Lena Clark, Sunflower UX