I am a Captain in the environmental health category of the U.S. Public Health Service, and I have had the opportunity to inspect, investigate, create policy, manage programs and projects, mentor, consult, teach, and learn. I am an experienced public health professional with assignments with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I have worked in national and international activities.As I reflect on my experiences of more than 20 years in this field, I enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams with individuals that are passionate about their projects. These people have different backgrounds, nationalities, and upbringings. Discussions and interactions with professionals in the regulated industry and other governments make my day. I love learning new things and the ability to impact public health at the national and international levels is very rewarding.