Join LaDonna Gaines twice a month as she delves into environmental health and climate from a nurse’s perspective. We’ll explore environmental issues, climate change, climate health, advocacy, and much more with expert guests, nurses involved in the work, perceptive analysis, and thought-provoking conversation.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmental health advocate or just starting to learn, The Environmentalist Nurse Podcast will keep you informed and engaged.
Join LaDonna Gaines every month as she delves into the world of environmental health and climate from a nurse’s perspective. We’ll explore environmental issues, climate change, climate health, advocacy, and much more with expert guests, nurses involved in the work, perceptive
analysis, and thought-provoking conversation.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmental health advocate or just starting to learn, The Environmentalist Nurse Podcast will keep you informed and engaged.
In this episode of The Environmentalist Nurse, Dr. LaDonna talks with Aja Jagne, MPH, an environmental health professional with more than 12 years of experience in public health, environmental health practice, emergency response, and public health policy.
Whether you are a nurse, public health professional, student, environmental advocate, or simply interested in the connection between people and the planet, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the vital work happening behind the scenes to build healthier, more resilient communities.
Discount Code: NurseLaDonna
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About the Guest Aja Jagne, MPH, is a Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she works within the National Center for Environmental Health’s Water, Food, and Environmental Health Services Branch. Her expertise includes global WASH, environmental health practice, epidemiology, biostatistics, risk assessment, project management, and public health capacity building. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science from Benedict College and a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health from Georgia State University.
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Resources Recommended by Aja
Person to know: Wangari Maathai – Author of: The Green Belt Movement: Sharing the Approach and the Experience
How to Get In Touch with Aja
LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajajagne?trk=contact-info
Instagram page: a.friendlyenvironmentalist
Website:
https://afriendlyenvironmentalist.com
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). About Global WASH.CDC — About Global WASH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). Global drinking water.CDC — Global Drinking Water
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). Global sanitation.CDC — Global Sanitation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). Global hygiene.CDC — Global Hygiene
Deloitte. Gen Zs, Millennials Positive on Purpose.Deloitte — Gen Zs, Millennials Positive on Purpose
U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. About Us: Where We Work.U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps — Where We Work
Walton Family Foundation. (2024, April 10). Sense of Purpose in School and Work Drives Gen Z Happiness, New Gallup Survey Finds.Walton Family Foundation — Sense of Purpose in School and Work Drives Gen Z Happiness
World Health Organization. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).WHO — Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
World Health Organization. Boosting climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services.WHO — Climate-Resilient WASH Services
World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa. (2017). Sanitation: Overview.WHO Regional Office for Africa — Sanitation Overview
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