Kira Flagstead Dierickx, REHS/RS is a public health sanitarian and registered environmental health specialist for the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Environmental Health and Food Safety (EHFS) section. She earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, with a minor in writing, from Rocky Mountain College and is currently pursuing a certificate in Environmental Health Sciences. Outside of work, she unwinds with horror books and podcasts; ask her if you need a recommendation for a good scare!

Mackenzie Jones, MPH, CHES, is the program manager for the Montana Disability and Health Program (MTDH) at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Mackenzie received her MPH from Indiana University and is a Governing Counselor for the Disability Section of APHA. Mackenzie enjoys hosting the Talking Health in the 406 Podcast because it blends her passion for public health and theatre. 

Margaret Mullins, MS, is the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Program Manager at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Margaret works closely with the programs in the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau to build clinic-community linkages and raise awareness of the importance of societal factors on overall health. Her involvement with the Talking Health in the 406 Podcast has provided numerous opportunities to bring community together on important subjects that effect all of our Montana communities.

Evaluator for the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Programs for the State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Public Health and Safety Division. Trina loves to connect with and amplify the voices of the many partners around the state who positively impact public health.