For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes the 2026 USF College of Public Health graduates who also served as members of the Activist Lab Student Advisory Board. Learn how the students heard about the Activist Lab, why they chose to apply, what were their most meaningful experiences, and how advocacy will shape their futures. Also, the tables turn as the student also ask questions of Dr. Liller!

Guests: Graduates Manisha Katwal, Fiona Giardino, Naomi Itacy, and Hannah Thomas

For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes Dr. Shaunesse’ Jacobs Plaisimond, Assistant Professor of Religion and Health at the University of South Florida. Dr. Plaisimond discusses her background and research focused on the role for religion, spirituality, and personhood in all communities and how partnerships such as those with public health can lead to greater outcomes for all.

Guest: Dr. Shaunesse Plaisimond, Assistant Professor of Religion and Health, Department of Religious Studies, University of South Florida

For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes The Right Honourable Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish and USF College of Public Health Dean Sten Vermund who discuss Alzheimer’s Disease in the US and Scotland, Scotland’ several initiatives and programs such as the Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy Oversight Board, and how students and advocates can work together for greater brain health for all.

Guests: The Right Honourable Henry McLeish and Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean, USF College of Public Health.