Dr. Tomás J. Aragón Visits USF Public Health Students
USF's Master in Public Health students hosted Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, MD, DrPH, former Director of the California Department of Public Health, who shared his insights on leadership and navigating crises and uncertainty in public health.
What Does It Take To Lead When the Path Forward Isn’t Clear?
USF Master of Public Health students explored that question with Dr. Tomás J. Aragón. During his visit, Aragón shared lessons from his experience leading through public health crises and discussed how public health professionals can make thoughtful decisions amid uncertainty. For students preparing to enter the field, the conversation offered a firsthand look at the leadership, judgment, and adaptability public health careers demand.
Who is Dr. Tomás Aragón?
Tomás Aragón is adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley Public Health and a former State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health, as well as former Health Officer and Director of the Population Health Division at San Francisco Public Health.
Huge thanks to University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions, especially Stacey Rowe and Erin Grinshteyn, for inviting me to speak to their public health students.”
Tomás Aragón
