Overview

# Public Health & Public Policy Internship - Voice Up A Global Public Health Leadership Role for Purpose-Driven Policy Advocates Academic Credit, Volunteer, or Potential for Stipend Position Overview Voice Up, a global movement focused on connecting people to purpose, seeks passionate Public Health & Policy Interns to address critical health challenges while developing evidence-based policy solutions that create lasting systemic change. This 100% remote internship empowers advocates to lead initiatives that address health equity, mental wellness, and community health policy across diverse global communities. Target Students & Ideal Candidates We are specifically looking for: Students Ready for Health Policy Impact - Pre-Medical Students : Aspiring healthcare professionals seeking to understand policy foundations and community health approaches - Public Health Students : Undergraduate and graduate students focused on population health, epidemiology, and health systems - Policy Studies Students : Students interested in healthcare policy, government relations, and evidence-based advocacy - Pre-Law Students : Future attorneys planning to work in health law, healthcare policy, or public interest advocacy - Global Health Students : Students focused on international health systems, global health equity, and cross-cultural health approaches Student Characteristics We Seek - Health Equity Passion : Commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting wellness for all communities - Policy Innovation Interest : Genuine curiosity about how policy creates systemic health improvements - Evidence-Based Thinking : Appreciation for research, data analysis, and scientific approaches to health challenges - Community-Centered Focus : Understanding that effective health policy must center affected communities - Global Health Perspective : Interest in learning from diverse health systems and cultural approaches to wellness - Systems Change Mindset : Desire to address root causes of health problems rather than just treating symptoms About Voice Up Built on the Voice Up Theory for Learning, we transform how people discover their purpose and contribute to positive change. Our core principles Collaboration , Humility , Precision , Patience , and Empathy guide our approach to public health advocacy, recognizing that lasting health improvements require both individual empowerment and systemic policy change. Mission & Vision We recruit students passionate about using public health knowledge and policy advocacy to create meaningful change in communities worldwide. Our program transforms traditional health education by connecting individual calling to population health impact while offering a revolutionary investment opportunity that earns ownership in our global health mission. Core Public Health & Policy Focus Areas Specializations - Health Equity & Social Determinants : Addressing systemic factors that create health disparities - Mental Health Policy : Developing policies that improve access to mental health care and reduce stigma - AI in Public Health & Policy : Leveraging artificial intelligence for health data analysis, predictive modeling, and evidence-based policy development while ensuring ethical implementation - Environmental Health Policy : Creating policies that address climate change impacts on community health - Healthcare Access & Affordability : Advocating for policies that expand quality healthcare access - Community Health Promotion : Developing evidence-based programs that prevent disease and promote wellness Primary Responsibilities - Health Policy Research : Conduct evidence-based research on health challenges and policy solutions - Community Health Assessment : Analyze health needs and disparities in diverse communities - Policy Development : Design and advocate for policies that address root causes of health problems - Stakeholder Engagement : Build relationships with healthcare organizations, policymakers, and community groups