If I Could Change One Thing: Tomás Aragón on Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Health
Apr 29, 2026
On this episode of If I Could Change One Thing, our host Dr. Brittnie Bloom and student co-hosts Yucef Bouzina and Sophia Valdez welcome Dr. Tomás Aragón to discuss leadership and innovation in the field of public health. Dr. Aragón reflects on his experience serving as the Director of the California Department of Public Health and his efforts in transforming the department into a learning and impactful organization. This conversation centers on his idea of Decision Intelligence, a model designed to improve strategic decisions and balance human values. Dr. Aragón explains the integration of artificial intelligence with this framework while ensuring that community needs and empathy remain at the core. We also explore the importance of “servant leadership” and how cognitive diversity can help navigate the uncertainties of public health.
Listen to this week’s episode for an insightful discussion on how learning, healing, and impact can empower the next generation of public health professionals!
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