Every day at The Body Agency is different. There are days I’m researching health topics for a blog post, finding experts and doctors to speak on a podcast or kick-starting the organization’s TikTok account. I’ve been given the opportunity to learn about new health issues, how to market public health products and see the inner workings of a women-owned organization.
The best experiences throughout the fellowship have been the weekly staff meetings where the team brainstorms ideas and marketing tactics to really grow the business. During these meetings I’ve been able to share my thoughts and ideas from a public health perspective. This fellowship helps boost my confidence in the classroom. Being able to get real world experience and excel in something that I’m doing allowed my classroom discussions and academic work to show that improvement. I highly recommend that students consider applying to other fellowship programs to make professional connections and use things they have learned in class.
Maria Wallace is an MCH student who matriculated in Fall 2021.