Doctor of Public Health

Written By Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.

 

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I am pleased to announce that I have completed my Doctor of Public Health degree with distinction. My graduation from Walden’s College of Health Sciences and Public Policy signifies the conclusion of an extraordinary journey that began many years ago. Along the journey, each of my mentors, instructors, and peers offered me invaluable support, advice, and motivation, for which I am profoundly thankful. With this degree, I am equipped to join the fight for improved global public health outcomes. I am delighted to take advantage of this chance to assist communities whose health has been disproportionately affected by structural inequities and systemic racism. I am confident in my ability to fight for equitable access to healthcare services, initiatives, and resources as a public health professional with an in-depth grasp of knowledge. Most importantly, I'd like to thank everyone who has accompanied me during this process, especially my family and friends, who have provided constant love and support. Undeniably, their indispensability enabled me to complete my degree program despite these exceptional circumstances.

With Gratitude,

Dr. Brenda Billings

Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.
Brenda Billings, principal consultant and CEO of UrbanSculpt, is a Health Educator focusing on issues related to nutrition counseling, body aesthetics, positive sexuality, and women’s self-empowerment issues. The organization's aim is to provide life-in-balance training, products, and services with a focus on solution based results to the many challenges facing the modern urban woman. Prior to UrbanSculpt, Brenda was a Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and content editor for DZineMedia, LLC., an entertainment and original content management company located in Silicon Valley. As principal she also oversaw day to day management, marketing, and content procurement efforts for Erotique!, a literary webzine and pioneering female-centric, online community focusing on cutting edge photography, the arts, poetry, original fiction and pop culture. In addition to her professional experience, Brenda was a founding board member of HCAA, a non-profit organization founded in cooperation with the City of San Jose. Its aims included: improving legal rights education, reducing inner-city blight, increasing volunteerism, and the encouragement of urban renewal. Brenda's educational background includes having graduated cum laude with a Master of Science in Health Science from TUI. She graduated summa cum laude from Touro College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science Education specializing in Environmental Heath. She also holds a degree in Humanities / Art History from City College of San Francisco as well as honors certificates in both Nutrition Counseling and Multimedia & Digital Arts form San Jose City College
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