From Disease Detective to Media Leader: Dr. Nandini Selvam on Public Health, Leadership, and Amplifying South Asian Voices

Are you wondering how to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Nandini Selvam, a public health executive, epidemiologist, and media entrepreneur who serves as Vice President and General Manager at IQVIA and CEO of South Asian Herald. Nandini shares her remarkable journey of combining science, healthcare, public policy, and media to create meaningful change—offering powerful insights on leadership, purpose-driven careers, immigrant success, and community advocacy. About the Guest Nandini Selvam is a public health executive, epidemiologist, and media entrepreneur passionate about advancing healthcare innovation, public health, and community storytelling. Through her leadership at IQVIA and South Asian Herald, she helps improve healthcare outcomes while amplifying the voices of the South Asian American community. With a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and experience as a U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer and Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) "Disease Detective," Nandini has dedicated her career to improving lives through science, policy, and leadership. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why public health leadership is more important than ever and how to create meaningful impact Nandini's approach to combining science, healthcare, policy, and media into one purpose-driven career How immigrant experiences can shape resilient and influential leaders Practical strategies for building a career rooted in service, leadership, and innovation The importance of representation, storytelling, and advocating for diverse communities Episode Outline Guest's Journey: Nandini's path from epidemiology to media entrepreneurship (1:51) Immigrant Identity: Finding confidence through change (2:58) Career Growth: From public health to leadership (10:56) South Asian Herald: Building a community voice (16:39) Advice for Young People: Identity and belonging (22:47) Parenting & Work Ethic: Encouraging commitment (27:09) The American Dream: Support and opportunity (30:35) Closing Reflections: Purpose and possibility (34:34) Connect with Nandini Selvam Want to learn more about Nandini's work or connect with her directly? 📧 Email → [email protected] 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandiniselvam/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nandiniselvam77/ Closing Inspiration "Leadership isn't just about achieving success—it's about using your knowledge, experience, and platform to create opportunities and improve the lives of others." If you've been searching for a career with greater purpose, this episode will inspire you to lead with intention, embrace new opportunities, and use your expertise to make a meaningful difference. ✨ Ways to Work with Me (Anisha Jennings) 🌐 Website → https://jenningstechcorner.com/packages/ 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://cal.com/anishajennings 📧 Email → [email protected] 📸 Follow me on Instagram → @jenningstechcorner ⭐ Loved this episode? Your reviews help this podcast grow and reach more amazing listeners! If today’s conversation inspired you, please leave a quick rating & review — it means the world. 💛