Angela Priest

I'm a data geek and process nerd who loves to build people up and help them grow. For 20 years, I've been turning chaos into order at companies across all stages of growth to ensure that their teams flourish. I'm now throwing my passion for helping people into helping PhDs, PostDocs, and Mid-Career Researchers get jobs in industry. My goal is simple: to help brilliant minds thrive outside the academic world and make real impact in their new careers.

Check out my website to learn more: www.alma.me

Co-Founder and COO

At Alma.Me, we help PhDs kick start their careers in industry through on-demand courses, online communities, networking, and resources to help them make the transition from academia to industry with confidence.

Advisor @ World Health Org. | PhD Epidemiology @ Johns Hopkins | Health Security Expert | Physician-Epidemiologist | Recipient of NIW and T32 NIH Awards | Exec Advisory | Mentor & Career Coach | 10x LinkedIn Top Voice

Physician-epidemiologist and global health strategist with over a decade of experience bridging data, policy, and execution. Trained at Johns Hopkins (PhD, MPH, MBA), with advisory roles at WHO, Africa CDC, and the Tony Blair Institute and with African governments. 

My work focuses on translating science into impact through strategy, systems leadership, and health innovation.I have successfully led high-impact global initiatives in vaccine policy, drug safety, and pandemic preparedness, advising international organizations and various governmental and health-sector stakeholders. 

My leadership bridges the gap between epidemiological insights, public health strategy, and industry-driven health solutions.

Core Areas of Expertise:

1. Global Health Security & Strategy – Advising global institutions on disease prevention, emergency preparedness, outbreak response, and strategic health policy implementation.

2. Pharmacoepidemiology & Real-World Evidence (RWE) – Leading studies on vaccine effectiveness, drug safety surveillance, and regulatory science to inform public health policy and clinical practice.

3. Health Systems Strengthening – Developing sustainable interventions and robust healthcare frameworks in collaboration with global stakeholders to ensure preparedness and resilient health systems.

4. AI & Data-Driven Health Innovation – Utilizing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to translate complex epidemiological and clinical data into actionable health solutions.

5. Multisector Leadership & Collaboration – Managing diverse international teams and cultivating strategic partnerships across academia, industry, governments, and NGOs to drive impactful global health outcomes.

I am passionate about leadership roles where I can shape global health strategy while also supporting the next generation of leaders. 

I want to leverage my experience in epidemiology, policy, and multisector partnerships to help foundations and institutions make smarter investments, strengthen health systems, and translate science into long-term impact.

Banda Khalifa MD, MPH, MBA

I almost quit during the first two weeks of military academy…Years later, someone sent me a picture of my name, still on the Wall of Honor.



They call that period INDUCTION.


That’s the polite word.

What it really means is this:

→ You are stretched beyond every limit you thought you had

→ Normal life disappears almost immediately

→ Sleep, comfort, and certainty become optional

You hear phrases like:

→ “Ten percent mortality is allowed.”

Not because anyone expects it, but because they want to see who keeps moving when everything in them says stop.

⸻

During those weeks, nothing feels heroic.

You sleep in a forest and convince yourself it’s a four-star hotel.

You walk for kilometers with nothing but a map in your hand.

And for the first time, quitting feels logical.

I regretted my decision early.
I questioned myself often.

And for the first time in your life, quitting feels… reasonable.

I regretted my decision almost immediately.

I wondered why I chose this path.
I wondered if I had misjudged myself.

⸻

But something subtle happens in that space.

When there’s no escape, no sympathy, no shortcut…

You learn a truth that stays with you for life:

→ Pain is temporary.
→ Movement changes things.
→ If you keep going, something eventually gives.

Sometimes it’s the body.
Sometimes it’s the mind.
Sometimes it’s the situation itself.

⸻

Years later, someone sent me a photo.

It was from the military academy’s Hall of Fame.

My name still listed as Overall Best Cadet from our time.

I smiled.

Then I replied with a different photo.

One taken during induction.
Me exhausted.
Barely holding on.
Almost done.

That picture mattered more to me.

Because it reminded me of something important:

→ Success often hides the struggle that made it possible.
→ Strength is rarely visible while it’s being built.

⸻

If you’re in a season where everything feels harder than it should…

Where you’re questioning your choices…

Where quitting feels logical…

Remember this:

The version of you that finishes is often born in the moment you almost stop.

And pain?

It passes.

What stays is what you become by not giving up.

Happy Sunday……..

I don’t usually post appeals.

But this story broke me.

⸻

Today, I want to share a story I came across about an international student, Felix Owusu.

Felix tragically lost his life in a fatal car accident a few days ago, in Chicago, USA.

A brillian engineer, a husband, and a father of two little kids.

⸻

Like many international students and immigrant professionals, Felix’s journey was defined by sacrifice and hope.

He came to the United States to pursue a Master’s degree in Power Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

He completed his program in December 2025
and was preparing for graduation in May 2026.

He was on the edge of the future he had worked relentlessly to build for his family.

⸻

Today, the family he left behind is facing an unimaginable loss; emotionally and financially, in the middle of one of Chicago’s harshest winters.

⸻

This is the quiet reality for many international families:

➤ Years of deferred comfort
➤ Long hours
➤ Relentless resilience

And the constant hope that it will all be worth it.

⸻

Right now, Felix’s family needs support for:

➤ Immediate living expenses
➤ Costs associated with his untimely passing


Sometimes, the most meaningful solidarity
is simply showing up; TOGETHER.

⸻

As I was writing this, I also realized that Felix had been part of this community since 2024.

That made this loss feel even closer.

——
With gratitude to the organizers: Shadrack T. Asiedu, PMP
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If you’re able to help,  please consider donating to support Felix’s wife and two young children during this incredibly difficult time. 

Link to donate here

https://lnkd.in/d6VJkhcZ


Even if you can’t donate, sharing this post makes a difference.


Thank you for showing up with compassion and solidarity.

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Its 2026! Upgrade your resume with this updated guide from Harvard….( with sample cover letters)



Writing an effective resume and cover letter can be challenging, especially when transitioning into academia or industry. 


This guide provides proven strategies, tailored examples, and actionable tips to help you present your skills and achievements with confidence.


It will help you craft impactful applications that stand out in academia and beyond.


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Resume for PhDs

You got the PhD interview invite….Don't blow your chances….In this video, I share the six-step playbook to turn anxiety into an advantage.




Step 1: Build a prep timeline.

Step 2: Become a mini-expert on them.

Step 3: Craft your core narrative.

Step 4: Prepare behavioral proof.

Step 5: Practice your delivery.

Step 6: Handle logistics and follow up.

Full video out now on our YouTube Channel


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Save this for your next interview invite.

Share it with someone who is applying this cycle.

Link to full video in the comments section…

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