Welcome to the Public Health Joy podcast, the safe space for real and honest conversation about what building a public health research career is really like: the challenges, the triumphs, and all the lessons we learn along the way. I’m your host, Dr. Joyee, a Public health researcher, PhD survivor, and entrepreneur. In today’s episode, we are talking with Princess Jennings also known as The Data Bounty Hunter about what it takes to track down and collect data with the community.  This is where research meets relationship and together, we will find our Public Health Joy!   Timestamps: 0:02 What is community tracking services and what does it do?  3:38 The importance of building rapport with clients.  7:34 The importance of building a cohesive team.  12:29 Getting from criminal justice to community tracking services. 18:15 The importance of mentors and networking.  20:57 How do you find a mentor?  25:22 What brings you joy in your work?  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review!  For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: ⁠https://joyeewashington.com/podcast/⁠