Climate, The Planet & Health

In Conversation with Paul Shoemaker

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This Public Health Conversation Starter features Paul Shoemaker (Questrom ’12), Director of the Environmental & Occupational Health Division at the Boston Public Health Commission, in conversation with Craig Andrade, BUSPH Associate Dean for Practice and Director of the Activist Lab.

Mr. Shoemaker shares about the work of the division and how it impacts the health of the environment and daily life for Boston residents. He also shares advice for students who are hoping to engage in this space.

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Paul Shoemaker (Questrom ’12)

Director, Environmental & Occupational Health Division, Boston Public Health Commission

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Biography

Paul Shoemaker is the Director of the Environmental and Occupational Division of the Boston Public Health Commission. Mr. Shoemaker has been working for the Boston Public Health Commission for 27 years. In his position he directs 5 programs, which are rooted in environmental justice, advancing health equity and providing environmental and occupational health services to the residents of Boston.

Mr. Shoemaker has his MPH from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and MBA from Questrom School of Business, Boston University.