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Fostering diverse and inclusive leaders in environmental health. Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (Director: Dr. Ami Zota) + Environmental Health News (Media Partner). agentsofchangeinej.org

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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 14h
🍂 Happy fall! Our fellows have done some critical, unbe-"leaf"-able work recently. Here is what they're been up to. 🍁
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ami Zota studies how racialized beauty norms expose women of color to toxic chemicals in skin lighteners, hair relaxers, and other products. This fall, she joined the opening-night of a Braodway play and found an answer her data never gave her. Read her essay: amizota.substack.com/p/a-beauty-j...
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A beauty justice scientist walks onto a Broadway stage. Here’s what happens next.
Colorism, skin bleaching, and toxic chemicals have shaped my research for years. Seeing them on stage changed how I think about telling that story.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
⏰ ‼️The clock is ticking...make sure you submit your Cohort 7 application by 11:00 PM EST this Thursday, October 1! lnkd.in/eSVw5Eme agentsofchangeinej.org/apply/
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Maria José Talayero has spent almost a decade asking why chemical policy so rarely accounts for kids, and what happens in the countries that get left out of that conversation. Read our latest Substack on her findings here: agentsofchangeprogram.substack.com/p/the-chemic...
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The chemicals your country bans don't disappear. They move to where the ban doesn't reach.
A decade of research on industrial pollution in Mexico, and a closer look at where banned chemicals end up, makes the case that environmental justice can't be understood one country at a time.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We asked six past fellows one question: what did this program actually give you? 👀 Swipe to read the rave reviews → Cohort 7 applications close October 1st. Link in bio to apply. 🦋
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Missed our Cohort 7 Q&A webinar last week? Here is a recap of what was covered! 💻 ⏰ Applications close on October 1 -- we look forward to reading yours! 📧 Please email us for a recording of the webinar.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Last summer, geospatial scientist and AoC fellow Dr. Ufuoma Ovienmhada walked inside a prison in Missouri as part of a legal team building a case that the heat there is unconstitutional. She wrote the full account of that day. Read it here: agentsofchangeprogram.substack.com/p/what-it-ta...
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What It takes to prove a Missouri prison is too hot to be legal
A scientist’s role in a lawsuit challenging extreme heat as cruel and unusual punishment.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Are previous Agents of Change fellows eligible to apply? 💬 Yes, with the exception of the most recent cohort (Fellows in Residence), all previous Agents of Change fellows who meet the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Can my research and impact efforts be based abroad? 💬 Applicants need to be based at US institution and their work must also be US place based
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Is the eligibility criteria for this cohort different than from previous years 💬 Yes, we are looking for scientists who are actively engaging in solutions based science and who have taken steps to develop partnerships outside the academy.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Are Pharmacy PhD or Nursing PhD students eligible to apply? 💬 Yes, students enrolled in these scientific programs are eligible to participate in the Agents of Change Program.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Are Law students eligible to apply? 💬 Students enrolled only in a Law program (i.e., JD) are not eligible to apply, but we do accept applications from dual degree students (e.g., JD/PhD, JD/MD).
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Are current Master’s students eligible to apply? 💬 At this time, we are not accepting applications from students enrolled in Master’s programs (e.g., MA, MS, MPH).
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ If I'm an international student/working in the US on a Visa, can I apply? 💬 Yes, however, we might not be able to offer you an honorarium due to restrictions. AoC honorariums are processed & distributed via Columbia. Based on their policies, most Visa types aren't eligible to receive honorariums.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Can I get feedback from the program on my application materials prior to the deadline? 💬 At the time we are not able to provide feedback of application materials from potential fellows. We encourage all applicants to reach out to their networks to receive feedback on their application responses.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Do I need letters of recommendations? 💬 Letters of recommendation are not required as part of the application process, please do not forward or send any letters of recommendations to the program.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ When will decisions be made? 💬 Finalists will be notified by November 2026, and we anticipate final decisions will be made by January 2027.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Is this opportunity only for those in academia? 💬 No, the fellowship program is open to early career practitioners defined as someone working in advocacy, government, research, or private sector for no more than 10 years after their terminal degree.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Am I eligible to apply if I am faculty? 💬 Yes, faculty defined as but not limited to: career track faculty, tenure-track faculty, non-tenure track faculty, teaching faculty, clinical track faculty are eligible to participate in the program.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ What topics are covered in the workshops? 💬 The topics covered in the monthly virtual workshops include but are not limited to: writing for non-scientific audiences, power of branding for your work, and engaging with policymakers.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
❓ Do I have to have social media accounts to participate? 💬 Having a social media presence is not a requirement to participate in the program. ❓ When are the workshops? 💬 All workshops are virtual. A time and date will be set after we accept applicants.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Applications for AoC's Cohort 7 are now open! For our 2026-2027 fellowship cohort, our vision is to catalyze fellows’ research to policy translation. To achieve this vision, we are looking for individuals involved in a policy translation issue that intersects with their research expertise. 📄🌱
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Got questions about Cohort 7? We've got answers. 👇 Join Dr. Ami Zota (AoC Director) + Dr. April Ballard (AoC Senior Fellow) for a live Q&A on what it takes to get in, what a year in the fellowship looks like, and how to know if your work fits. 🔗 Link to register: www.linkedin.com/events/74905...
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Your research already has something to say. We're here to help you get it into the room. 🌱 Agents of Change is looking for the next generation of early-career environmental health researchers Applications close October 1, 2026. Apply here: agentsofchangeinej.org/apply/
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
⚽ While the World Cup has been in full swing, our fellows have been making their own game-changing contributions to environmental justice. ⭐ We present AoC's star-studded lineup for the month of July! Follow us along as we highlight our fellow's work every month.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Tell us: What other environmental issues do you think should involve more community input? 👇
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🌱 Timnit is a fellow in residence with Agents of Change, where we support early-career researchers whose lived experience and community ties bring new questions, and new solutions, to the field.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Her research emphasizes accessible and equitable solutions towards plastic pollution, working to make science more inclusive for all.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🎯 Timnit challenges how we think about microplastics, from its production to its consumption.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Meet Timnit K., an environmental scientist, educator, and advocate who hopes to bring her research to the communities most affected by microplastics.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Applications open on August 5th. Stay tuned and share this with someone who might fit into the next generation of public health leaders.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🌍 How do you turn research into real-world impact? AoC fellow in residence April Ballard transformed her research on Atlanta public toilet access into meaningful policy action. 📑 Read this article to learn how April has inspired our fellowship's new direction as we seek our new class of fellows.
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This is how one of our own inspired our new direction
Back in 2019, when we started this program, what our program did was part of the zeitgeist. We solidified in the summer of 2020, when public conversations revolved around including new voices and face...
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Tell us: what does environmental health research mean to you?
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
From studying the correlation between air quality and affordable housing to the relationship between gestational diabetes and heavy metal exposure, she hopes to tackle the “Why” of environmental health issues.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
MyDzung is a fellow in residence with Agents of Change, where we support early-career researchers whose lived experience and community ties bring new questions, and new solutions, to the field.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Meet MyDzung Chu, an environmental health researcher and professor studying the health burdens faced by Asian American communities. 📊Her community-based research aims to turn numbers and data points into change.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
⭐️7️⃣ Something’s coming…stay tuned for what it could be!
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🌻 This summer, our fellows are harvesting in every direction — from childhood lead poisoning disparities to PFAS contamination, immigration detention infrastructure, cycling equity, ancestral wisdom, and toxic beauty exposures.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
And what does water justice mean to you? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
📄Make sure to check out her essay on our Substack, We need a new water morality for the “Cloud Era!”
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It’s also about ensuring representation.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
She believes that water justice isn’t just limited to addressing drought or ensuring pipelines and infrastructure.
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Agents of Change @agentschangeej.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
From Gallup, New Mexico and of the Diné (Navajo) people, hauling water and relying on bottled water wasn’t unusual for many people around Valerisa.
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