She Was Doing Root Canals at 16… Now Choosing Environmental Health | Ep 21

Meet Mahek Zaveri, one of the bright new faces shaping the future of Environmental Health.

By the time most teenagers in the U.S. were just getting their driver’s license, Mahek was already a fully trained dentist, performing advanced procedures like root canals. After moving to the United States to pursue her Master’s in Public Health, she discovered her true passion: Environmental Health.

Mahek recently completed NEHA’s internship program this summer and will graduate this December, with plans to begin her career in a local Environmental Health Department.

In this inspiring conversation, Mahek shares her journey from dentistry to public health, offering insight into:

Why she transitioned from dentistry to environmental health

Her experience as part of NEHA’s Environmental Health internship program

How the next generation is stepping up to meet the challenges in public health and safety

Why young professionals are critical to the future of Environmental Health

With many thought leaders calling for a new generation to carry the field forward, Mahek proves there is a smart, passionate, and motivated group of future leaders ready to make an impact.

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