Mara Herman
Mara began working with the Ecology Center in 2014 as a fellow in the first cohort of the Health Leaders Fellowship program. After completing the program in 2015, Mara continued to stay involved in the Ecology Center and became a full-time staff member in July 2015. As of 2021, Mara is the Ecology Center's Health Policy Specialist. Since joining the Ecology Center, she has been involved in coordinating the Health Leaders Fellowship, while also staying involved in broader issues related to the intersections between health, climate, energy, and toxic chemical exposures.
Clips
0:43 - 7:30
Mara discusses her work prior to joining the Ecology Center and how she first learned about the Ecology Center.
7:47 - 9:42
Mara speaks on her involvement in various coalitions and issue areas through her work with the Ecology Center.
10:13 - 13:39
Mara touches on the beginning of the Health Leaders Fellowship.
14:08 - 17:40
Mara talks about her experience as a Health Leaders fellow in the first cohort of the HLF.
17:57 - 25:00
Mara discusses her experiences as program coordinator for the Health Leaders Fellowship.
25:32 - 31:07
Mara reflects on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and rising social justice movements in 2020 and 2021 on the Health Leaders Fellowship.
31:24 - 32:27
Mara speaks about future plans for the Health Leaders Fellowship.
34:31 - 37:28
Mara discusses the importance of spokesperson training along with the involvement of Engage Michigan and Progress Michigan.