School of Public Health
SPH Alum Dr. Clarion Harris Featured on ASPPH IDEA Exchange Podcast
Thursday, 08 October 2026
In the episode of IDEA Exchange, host Miranda Bosse sits down with Dr. Clarion Harris, a public health scholar, educator and researcher, to explore the transitions that shape who we become as public health professionals.
Dr. Harris reflects on her journey from discovering public health to her experiences at the University of Memphis School of Public Health and her current postdoctoral role at Prairie View A&M University. She shares how mentorship, community and hands-on learning helped shape her professional identity, including her involvement in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Transforming Academia for Equity initiative and its work to create more supportive and equitable academic environments.
Dr. Harris shares how an unexpected introduction to public health led to a career focused on the social and structural factors that shape the health and well-being of children, families, and communities. She also discusses the mentors and hands-on experiences that influenced her development, including her involvement in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Transforming Academia for Equity initiative.
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