Amanda Brummitt interviews Dr. Mary Faria about her decades-long career in healthcare and her leadership role with the Austin Mayor's Health and Well‑Being Council. They explore the council's business, school, and faith-based partnership programs, policy wins like citywide smoke-free spaces, and efforts to reduce health disparities across Austin.
Dr. Faria also discusses her transition from clinical care to administration and teaching, her volunteer work, upcoming collaborative projects, and how listeners can get involved or support the council.