Kelli Hykes - Public Health & Public Service

About this episode

Kelli Hykes shares her journey from a personal health crisis to becoming a public health servant and her aspirations for higher office.

HDYGH, Kelli? This episode we cover Kelli Hykes' path from personal health crisis to public health servant and her future hopes of higher office. Support Kelli Connect with Jamie Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Public Service and Local Governance 05:21 Kelly's Journey to Public Health and Policy 10:10 Advocacy and Legislative Work in Public Health 15:10 Education and Personal Growth in Public Policy 20:35 Family Influence and Future Generations in Public Service 25:18 Continuous Progress and Collaboration 26:18 Bipartisan Efforts in Policy Making 27:27 Listening to Constituents' Needs 29:57 Diversity in Representation 32:34 The Journey to Public Service 34:56 Reclaiming the Term 'Politician' 35:59 Health Challenges and Advocacy 39:34 Finding Meaning in Work and Life 43:21 Preparing for Public Life 47:06 The Importance of Community Engagement

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Kirsten Howard

Guest: Kelli Hykes

Topics covered

• public health
• public service
• advocacy
• policy making
• community engagement
• personal growth

Keywords

• public health
• advocacy
• legislative work
• community engagement
• politician
• health challenges
• policy

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