Legislative Updates and the Horizon: Discussing the Role of OEHS in DEI (Thursday, October 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET)

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Description

Join this session to foster a meaningful discussion about the present and future of DEI within the OEHS landscape. We will examine the current local, state, and federal status of DEI efforts within the OEHS field and the role AIHA plays in this context. Be part of the conversation that shapes the direction of AIHA's DEI efforts, ensuring that our community remains at the forefront of driving positive change in workplace health and safety.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:

Examine the current status of DEI efforts within the OEHS field and the role AIHA plays in this context.
Analyze the significance of governmental legislation in the pursuit of DEI goals.
Identify potential areas where the community could take collective action to further DEI objectives.
Explore the balance between advancing DEI goals and other organizational priorities, understanding the importance of thoughtful and strategic decision-making.
Utilize a curated repository of resources for further information.

Contributors

Justine Parker, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CPH

Justine has over 20 years of experience in industrial hygiene, exposure assessment, occupational health, and global emergency response to occupational hazards. She began her industrial hygiene career at NASA – Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas and in the Gulf Coast region and an OEHS consultant. Her career in occupational health and safety includes conducting and managing assessments, designing health and safety programs, incident response, risk communication, and evaluating federal, state, and local compliance regarding hazard exposures and human health risks in manufacturing facilities, oil & gas, construction, hospitals, federal facilities, and private businesses. In addition, she brings expertise in microbial work involving mold, SARs-CoV-2, Ebola, and Anthrax risks. Justine is a Principal Science Advisor at Stantec ChemRisk in Boulder, Colorado and a current Director at Large for AIHA.
Riley Cagle

Riley has been working in government and government relations since 2014, when he interned for the Pennsylvania State Senate. He began his career in politics as a Pennsylvania-based administrative employee of the Republican National Committee in 2020. After the election, Riley moved to Washington D.C. in 2021, and he has since worked as a legislative analyst, fundraiser, political director, intern for three U.S. Representatives, and a government affairs assistant for a national trade association. Riley has been serving as the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s Advocacy Associate since April of 2023, where he focuses on state and federal occupational, environmental, health and safety policy. Riley holds a B.S. in Public Policy from Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College, where he served as student body president and was awarded the Dr. Dwayne A. Hilton Illumination Award for outstanding student leadership in 2020.

Christina Roll, MS, CIH, CSP

Christina Roll, MS, CIH, CSP has over two decades of experience as an occupational health and safety (OHS) professional. Throughout that time she has worked in OHS consulting, Safety Management & Leadership for our US Marine Corps, and as a Risk Engineer / Risk Consultant for global insurance carriers. In her current role as a Casualty Risk Consultant with AXA XL, Christina works with clients in a wide variety of industries to help identify and mitigate business and operational risks. Her areas of expertise include office and industrial ergonomics, industrial hygiene, government regulation compliance, safety and occupational health training, and workplace risk assessments. Christina has a passion for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within her field. She is a volunteer member and leader with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) promoting DEI actions within the safety and health profession, as well as supporting and encouraging the promotion of women at all levels. She participates in a Business Resource Group at AXA XL whose mission is to help cultivate women leaders, drive gender equity, and foster a more inclusive culture. She also has a passion for helping the next generation learn more about careers in science, engineering, technology & math, speaking to and working with students at all levels about her experiences, and the opportunities they can take advantage of. Additionally, she is a long-time volunteer in her community through her local church, schools, and the Girl Scouts. Christina earned her Bachelor of Science in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 2001, and her Master of Science in Safety Sciences from IUP in 2009. She was recognized as a Marquis 'Who's Who in America Top Professional' for 2022-2023, as well as an EHS Daily Advisor 'Faces of EHS' Best of 2022. She was selected as a Georgia College & State University Women in Leadership Advisory Board member, an Avetta Fellow, and was awarded the 2023 AIHA Women in Industrial Hygiene 'Aileen Yankoswki Leadership Award' and 2023 ASSP Women In Safety Excellence 'Safety Professional of the Year'.

Donna Heidel, MS, CIH, FAIHA

Donna S. Heidel is the Principal Industrial Hygiene Risk Manager for Amazon. In her role, she supports the design of building mechanical systems and the specification, installation, and operation of equipment to ensure that worker exposures to industrial hygiene hazards are controlled to acceptable levels of risk. She also serves on the AIHA board of directors as Past President. Prior to her employment with Amazon, she served as the IH practice leader for a consulting company, coordinated the Prevention through Design program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and directed IH and occupational toxicology at a major pharmaceutical company. She holds an MS in Industrial Hygiene, is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (CIH), and is an AIHA fellow.
Holly Rowland

Holly is a graduate student attending the University of Iowa in pursuit of her Masters of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene. She is the current Vice President of the Occupational and Environmental Health Student Association at Iowa. With that position, she has advocated for inclusivity and connectedness to better foster relationships in the department and college. Holly obtained her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Health at the University of Rochester, where she also held multiple leadership positions. As an emerging Industrial Hygienist, she is passionate about transforming workplaces to be a safe space for all.

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Contributors

Justine Parker, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CPH

Riley Cagle

Christina Roll, MS, CIH, CSP

Donna Heidel, MS, CIH, FAIHA

Holly Rowland