Discover my thoughts on the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in a recent interview with the University at Albany. I discuss my advocacy for an air quality census in New York schools and reflect on how the pandemic has influenced my professional goals. I highlight the ongoing public health issues we face, including low vaccination rates, high COVID-19 mortality, and systemic flaws exposed by the pandemic. My commitment to data transparency and strengthening public health collaborations continues to drive my work.