Her Story
About Lynette
Lynette Smith built her career in public health after 14 years at Quest Diagnostics, where she gained expertise in protected health information, lab testing, and doctor consultations. She then spent 10 years at the health department in roles including linkage coordinator and supervisor of five staff members. In the STP field, she focused on syphilis and TB, organized free testing at universities and schools, promoted preventive health, and trained on syphilis testing and PrEP for HIV prevention. Lynette is a member of a nonprofit organization with Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lynette
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
She has to be passionate about what she does, she has to educate herself. When I say educate yourself means we had to learn CDC treatment guidelines. She has to be a people person. And she has to be on her grind. In order to understand this type of industry, that no work is left undone until you have spoke with that person, educated that person about everything you know.
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