Jonta Kamara, MPH

Hello everyone!🦋 I am a health systems and health policy analyst, focusing on the African continent. I also model and create content. I run a public health blog, where you can learn more about my work. For more about me, check out this blog post: www.jontakam.com/blog/about-me #JontaKam

"Have a strategic approach!" ✅️ Dr. Tina shares that starting a career service firm is incredibly rewarding when you approach it strategically. ✨ 🔗 Link to read: www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... #JontaKam

✨ Revisiting How I Started: The finale Dr. Tina Mensa-Kwao broke down how she built Tenacious Career Services, discussing balancing multiple commitments, building a clientele, and developing promotional material. 🔗 Link to read the full blog post: www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... #JontaKam

Your alma mater is always a common thread in your career. ✨ Being in spaces with alumni from different classes reminded me that our journeys don't end at graduation; they shift. @Uoft is always a common thread in our careers. #JontaKam #Alumni #UniversityOfToronto

"Just start putting content out there!" 🎙️ This is great advice shared by Adama, founder of TCIM. ✨ Start by posting, and you will see what your audience likes. Then, tailor your content accordingly. This is great advice. 💜 🔗 To read the blogpost: www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... #JontaKam

📅 Check out these upcoming events this June, July, and August. As it's summer, also make sure to rest and be ready for more events this September. ✨ For more details and additional events, check out the calendar by TCIM: thecatalystinme.com/calendar/ #JontaKam #PublicHealth #Careers

✨ Building your digital space starts with these essentials.✨ Adama started TCIM as a way to navigate career pathways in the life sciences for herself and turned it into a platform. 💜 🔗 To read the blog post: www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... #JontaKam

✨"Learn to say no!" ✨ 🔐 Saying no may feel like you are closing a door. But think about it this way: it is making space for the work that aligns with your skills, your goals, and your capacity. 🔗 To read the full blog post: www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... @loisemilyking.com #JontaKam

🌍 I will be attending AHTSx Canada next week. I believe the African diaspora has an increasingly critical role to play in sustaining public health progress on the continent. 🇨🇦 🌍️ I'm looking forward to connecting with those who will be attending. #JontaKam

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Episode 9 out now! I sat down with distinguished Prof. Devi Sridhar and author of 'How Not To Die (Too Soon): The Lies We've Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us'! @profdevisridhar.bsky.social Link in bio (also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts).

"Science communication builds careers." 🎙️ Lois talks about this in her feature in my "How I Started" blog post, where she shares how she launched NotiPHied, her podcast making public health more accessible. 🔗Link to read: www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... @loisemilyking.com #JontaKam

A visit to at CDC studios 🎙️🇺🇸 As an Evaluation Fellow, I had the chance to tour the CDC studios, a space where a lot of public health communication happens. With viruses like Hantavirus and Ebola in the news headlines, science communication is very important!🦠 #JontaKam #GlobalHealth

"It's not about you; it's about your followers." 💬This piece of advice from Yasir Essar in my "How I Started" series really stuck with me. It is a reminder that your content should serve your audience, not just reflect you. 🔗To read the blog post:👉🏾 www.jontakam.com/blog/how-i-s... #JontaKam

Throwback to 2022, presenting my research on local manufacturing in Africa at #HSR2022. 🌍 This was a big moment in my publishing journey, and it reminded me that persistence is key.🔑 Pitch the abstract. Apply to conferences, as every step adds to your story. #JontaKam #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

✨ Pitching your global health piece? Start here👇🏾 Thinking about getting your work out there but not sure where to start? #JontaKam #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #HealthEquity

📅 Make the most of global health, life sciences, and professional development events this May! There are some great opportunities this month for networking and career growth across public health and life sciences. #JontaKam #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Conference #Networking #CareerGrowth

I'm honored to be speaking at NAFSA's 3rd National Conference on "Beyond Aid: Diaspora Leadership in Reimagining Global Health Systems." 🌍️🌎️ 📅 April 25, 2026 📍 Johns Hopkins University #JontaKam #DiasporaLeadership #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems #AfricanDiaspora

I will be joining Global Hart to share my experience and ways to engage in health policy in our changing world. 🌍💜 📅 April 13, 2026 🕐 10:00 AM EST 📍 Virtual 👉🏾 Register via the QR code #JontaKam #HealthPolicy

"We can't forget that incredible information!" 💜 So great to hear this about my panel discussion on sexual and reproductive crises with Hope For Refugees International. If you are looking for a speaker for your event, I'm available. 🔗 For more info: www.jontakam.com/services #JontaKam

Lesson 4: Ask for Help When I posted in the public health club asking for help using AI for social media creation, I wasn't sure who would respond, but people responded. ✨ 💭 Who could you reach out to today for support on your next challenge? 🔗 : www.jontakam.com/blog/lessons... #JontaKam