EP149 Fitness, Sociology, and Public Health with Leroy Akoto

Join us as we speak with Leroy Akoto, an MPH student studying Public Health Policy and former personal trainer turned public health advocate. Leroy shares how his early experiences in fitness and nutrition sparked a deep passion for helping others, ultimately leading him to pursue sociology and public health. We explore his commitment to addressing social stratification, criminal justice reform, and mental health, particularly within marginalized communities. Leroy also discusses his creative side and how he uses storytelling to challenge societal perceptions.  To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.