Doing something not done before: a career built on a passion for teaching and One Health, with Veterinarian, Entrepreneur and Author, Deborah Thomson

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In this episode, Sujani sits down with Deborah Thomson, the founder of One Health Lessons. They discuss the various titles Deborah has held, Deborah’s areas of interest in public health, and the vision and mission of One Health Lessons. 

You’ll Learn

• Deborah’s career journey from teaching, to practicing as a veterinarian, to working in public health
• What a day in Deborah’s life looks like
• Tips on time management 
• How Toastmasters helps with communication skills,
• What One Health is
• How One Health Lessons came to be
  • The goal of One Health Lessons
  • How listeners can help with this mission
  • What's next for One Health
• Advice for others passionate about starting an initiative
• Deborah’s experience writing “The Art of Science Communication”
• Deborah’s career goals for the future

Today’s Guest

Dr. Deborah Thomson is author of The Art of Science Communication and the Chair of the World Veterinary Association's One Health Education Subgroup. In addition, she founded an organization that inspires children and adults around the world to value the interconnection between human health and the health of the environment, plants, and animals (called One Health Lessons). She has served as a Science Policy Advisor in the United States Congress and is also a clinical veterinarian and award-winning public speaker. Her articles have been printed in multiple publications, including The Lancet Planetary Health.

Resources

• Learn more about Deborah and follow her on LinkedIn 
• Learn more about One Health Lessons
• Learn more about Toastmasters
• Buy The Art of Science Communication: Sharing Knowledge with Students, the Public, and Policymakers
• Follow One Health Lessons on Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook

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