An Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Public Health Professionals

Uncover the essential principles of public health entrepreneurship, from identifying unmet needs to crafting innovative solutions when building your business brand.

What You'll Learn Inside

This e-book is more than just information; it's an invitation to become a change-maker in the world of public health. It's an invitation to join me in unlocking the potential of public health entrepreneurship, where passion, innovation, and purpose converge to create a healthier future for all. Your commitment to reading this book is the first step in your entrepreneurial journey, and I'm thrilled to be your guide!

In Chapter 1, 'Defining Entrepreneurship in the Public Health Context,' I define entrepreneurship within the field of public health, demystify the role of a public health consultant and guide you through essential questions to determine if public health consulting is a realistic career choice for you.
Chapter 2, 'Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset,' explores the crucial mindset shift required to thrive as a public health entrepreneur. I delve into the significance of mindset, dissect different types of mindsets, and offer strategies for nurturing a growth-oriented entrepreneurial mindset.
Chapter 3, 'Identifying Opportunities for Innovation,' unravels the concept of innovation and its pivotal role in public health. I connect the dots between public health and innovation, revealing how public health consultants can spot opportunities for innovation and I share my tried-and-true Public Health Consulting Process that I’ve used to become a successful public health consultant.
In Chapter 4, 'The Path Forward: Charting Your Entrepreneurial Roadmap,' I explore why the world needs more public health entrepreneurs. I also share the benefits and challenges of public health entrepreneurship and guide you in creating your entrepreneurial roadmap which will help you chart your path to a life of impact and income.
In the appendix of this e-book, I share valuable resources to help you start, grow, and scale your public health consulting business. Your commitment to reading this book is the first step in your entrepreneurial journey, and I'm thrilled to be your guide!

Meet the Author

Quisha Umemba

Quisha Umemba brings over 20 years of diverse experience to her roles as a Registered Nurse, Public Health Practitioner, and Entrepreneur. A visionary in the field of public health entrepreneurship, Quisha believes that public health professionals are uniquely positioned to serve the field of Public Health through entrepreneurship, leading the way for public health innovation. Her goal is to shed light on the pivotal role public health and healthcare professionals have in fostering innovation within the entrepreneurial landscape.

Quisha is the CEO of Umemba Health LLC, a public health workforce development consulting and training firm. She also extends her expertise to coach “helping professionals” to start, grow, and scale a profitable public health consulting business that makes impact and income.