Clinging to research findings at the expense of understanding another’s perspective may hinder progress in the world of policy. Dr. Jeff Glenns shares with us best practices for health policymaking, emphasizing the importance of listening to others and understanding the political climate surrounding public health.
As avid Survivor fans, Glenn and Dr. Cougar Hall also reflect on life lessons they’ve learned from the reality tv show.
Bio
Dr. Jeff Glenn is a BYU professor best known by undergraduate students for his teachings on policy. Glenn completed his Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health where he studied health policy and systems change. Prior to his doctoral education, Glenn worked as a Presidential Management Fellow and Public Health Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA where he helped establish the agency’s global cancer program. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Southern California and a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University. Glenn grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling to new places with his wife, Kathryn, and their three children.
Learn more about the campus conversations Dr. Glenn discussed here.
Recorded, Edited & Produced by Christy Gonzalez, Harper Xinyu Zhang, Kailey Hopkins, and Tanya Gale
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