Dr. Rebecca Boulos, Executive Director of the Maine Public Health Association, brings an extraordinary blend of academic insight, personal experience, and deep-rooted commitment to her home state. With a PhD in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from Tufts, along with degrees from Yale and George Washington University, Rebecca has spent years exploring how our environment, mindset, and stress shape health outcomes. A Cape Elizabeth native, Rebecca shares how growing up in Maine—and eventually returning to it—shaped her belief in both self-sufficiency and community care. From her early days volunteering in local schools to groundbreaking research on optimism and public health policy, Rebecca offers a compelling perspective on how small shifts can lead to big health improvements. Her work is a powerful reminder that place, purpose, and people all matter. Join our conversation with Dr. Rebecca Boulos today on Radio Maine—and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!

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