Author Archives: Devin Quinn

About Devin Quinn

Devin Quinn holds a B.Sc in Kinesiology from Kansas State. He has spent the last 7 years working and volunteering in a variety of roles in the intellectual/developmental disability community (I/DD), acute inpatient rehab (PT/OT/SLP), COVID screening, Medical ICU, and urban health clinics as a medical assistant, harm reduction associate, and public health research assistant. Nearing completion of a Master's in Public Health Practice, Devin holds several leadership roles within the medical center, and local hospital system, and has received training from the Midwest Public Health Training Center (MPHTC) in framing in public health. His passion is for compassionate and preventative patient care with an aim towards public health education and interventions. He is also applying for a position in an MD program starting Summer of 2024.

Yearning for Change: Youth Activism and Civic Engagement in Public Health

By | December 21, 2023
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The need for youth activism and civic engagement in public health has never been greater. A mentor once said, “When public health is doing its thing, you will never hear a word about it.” But today, the profession doesn’t have that luxury. We must act if we want public health to remain a strong and… Read More »

Becoming Adept at Policy in Health Advocacy

By | August 31, 2022
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The pursuit of health equity requires public health and medical professionals to become adept at policy in their health advocacy work. The American Public Health Association (APHA), in fact, defines policy work as one of its 10 essential public health services. APHA says professionals should be capable of “creating, championing and implementing policies, plans and laws”.… Read More »