Connect 2025 Final Program

Final program information for AIHA's Connect 2025 conference in Kansas City, MO.

2025 FINAL PROGRAM May 19-21 | Kansas City, MO May 16, 17, 18, and 22 Professional Development Courses

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Behavior Standards AIHA Connect is a professional conference. AIHA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and AIHA reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future meeting. Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form • Physical or verbal abuse of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, AIHA staff member, service provider, or other meeting guest • Verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations, or threatening or stalking any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, AIHA staff member, service provider, or other meeting guest • Disruption of presentations at sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at other events organized by AIHA. AIHA has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment by participants or staff at conferences. If you experience harassment or hear of incidents of unacceptable behavior, AIHA asks that you inform Larry Sloan , CEO, or Franky Spangler , Chief Operating Officer, or call 703-849-8888 so we can take the appropriate action. For more information on AIHA’s Member Code of Conduct and Reporting Form, visit www.aiha.org/membership and search AIHA Code of Conduct Acknowledgement. Virtual participants agree they will not record, copy, or take screen shots of Q&A or any chat room activities taking place in the Virtual AIHA Connect environment. Children Children and young adults 18 and under are not permitted at any AIHA Connect 2025 events (including courses, sessions, socials, or in the Expo). They may participate in the Fun Run/Walk if registered as part of a family entry. CIH Requirements For detailed information about CIH requirements, contact the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) directly at www.gobgc.org or visit Booth 639 while on-site. Disclaimer The viewpoints and opinions expressed in the presentations, sessions, and discussions at AIHA Connect have not necessarily been approved or endorsed by AIHA. Although the information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, the copyright holders and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) make no guarantee as to, and assume no responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency, or completeness of such information.

Events and Locations Conference events are held at the Kansas City Convention Center (KCCC) unless otherwise noted. These include Professional Development Courses (PDCs), education sessions, the Expo, Education Pop-Ups, Health & Wellness sessions, Speaker Ready Room, and the Career Advantage Fair. Kansas City Convention Center: 301 West 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Volunteer groups and committee meetings and social events will be held at the Loews Kansas City as noted. Loews Kansas City: 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108. A full listing of events may be found in the Schedule-at-a-Glance in the Final Program and on the AIHA Connect 2025 Mobile App/Virtual Platform. Badges Registration, 2300 Lobby

Friday, May 16 ............................. 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17 ....................... 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18 .......................... 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Monday, May 19 ......................... 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 ........................ 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 ................. 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22 ...................... 6:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

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In-person participants MUST wear a name badge to be admitted to all AIHA Connect sessions and events, including social activities. AIHF activities and select social activities may also require a ticket. Once tickets are purchased, fees are nonrefundable; however, ticket exchanges may be permitted pending availability. Should you lose or misplace your badge, we are happy to reprint it for you. After one initial reprint, there is a $5.00 charge for a lost badge or ticket replacement. Education Credits In-person and virtual attendees can earn up to 23.25 contact hours by attending one education session or education pop-up in every time block, Monday through Wednesday. Additional CM contact hours may be earned from mid-June through December 31, 2025, by attending sessions OnDemand. Sessions included in OnDemand are noted with : .

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WIFI Wireless Internet access is available throughout the KCCC. Speaker Ready Room 2503 A

Emergencies, First Aid, and Assistance The safety and security of on-site attendees and staff is the priority of AIHA and the KCCC. If a medical emergency occurs in the KCCC, contact the Kansas City Convention Center Public Safety at 816-513-5111. We respectfully request that you do not call 911 directly. Saturday, May 17-Thursday, May 22 – A first aid station staffed daily by an EMT is located in 2213. Evaluations Evaluations for PDCs, education sessions, education pop-ups, and all other sessions and select activities can be accessed via the AIHA Connect mobile app/virtual platform through Thursday, June 5. Your feedback is appreciated and will be used to improve AIHA Connect. Expo Exhibit Hall D Monday, May 19 ........................... 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 ........................... 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 .................... 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Lost and Found Information Desk near Registration, 2300 Lobby Lost and found items may be taken to/requested from the Information Desk located near Registration in the 2300 Lobby. AIHA Connect will turn items into KCCC security each evening. Mother’s Room The Mother’s Room at the KCCC is located behind Grand Ballroom D. Visit registration for the access code. Proof of Attendance and PDC Completion Transcripts will be updated no later than June 18, 2025. For the main conference, in-person attendees will receive a transcript update indicating their verified participation for up to 23.25 contact hours (not verified by individual session); virtual attendees will receive a transcript update indicating their verified participation in up to one virtual session per time block. For each PDC, in-person and virtual attendees will receive a transcript update indicating the total number of contact hours for that specific PDC. OnDemand AIHA Connect OnDemand is the package of session recordings included with full conference registrations (one-day registrations receive OnDemand for that day’s sessions only). Sessions scheduled to be part of the OnDemand package are noted in the Final Program but are subject to change. Recordings will be available in mid-June through December 31, 2025. Credit is available for viewing the recordings. Once available, you will receive an email with access and detailed credit instructions.

Friday, May 16 ........................................... 5:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, May 17-18 ........... 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday, May 19 ....................................... 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 ....................................... 7:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 ................................ 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22 ..................................... 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Except for PDC instructors, presentation upload is mandatory at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the session. Schedule Changes The AIHA Connect 2025 schedule is correct at the time of publication. AIHA Connect reserves the right to change or cancel sessions, presentations, or speakers without notice due to circumstances beyond its control. For the most up-to-date schedule, check the mobile app/virtual platform.

Going GREEN! To help reduce waste and AIHA Connect’s footprint on the environment, AIHA and our suppliers have partnered on the following initiatives:

• Transitioning the printed Advance Program and Final Program to fully digital, eliminating paper product, fuel, and emissions used to transport programs via mail. • Reducing the Final Program page count by listing session descriptions and exhibitor company addresses and descriptions online. • Ticketless registration. • Digital CONNECTzone Pathway game found in the mobile app/virtual platform. • Digital signage outside meetings rooms and for directions. • Badges made from recycled materials, which can also be recycled. • Banners and signs made of eco-board. • Recycle stations for paper, cans and bottles, badges/lanyards, and other items located throughout the KCCC meeting space.

• Water bottle refill stations located throughout the KCCC. • Aramark Catering offers biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable service ware. They also work with Pete’s Garden, a local food pantry to turn any unserved food into healthy, balanced, ready-to-heat meals for Kansas City families. • Loews Hotels partner with Goodr, a sustainable food waste management company that uses logistics and technology to fight hunger and climate change. Goodr utilizes apps and logistics networks, such as Uber Eats, to pick up excess and expiring food items from hotels and restaurants and donates them to local nonprofit organizations.

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Health & Wellness Activities Monday, May 19–Wednesday, May 21 Times noted throughout program Outside 2504 B Take some time for self-care with interactive, 25-minute sessions on healthy eating, reducing stress, and more. Take this time to reset and replenish your energy. Namaste With AIHA Loews | Leadership Morning yoga is offered Monday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m. Evening yoga is offered Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. All experience levels are welcome. 39th Annual AIHF Fun Run/Walk Tuesday, May 20 | 6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

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AIHA Main Stage Presentations AIHA Booth 729 Building Business Acumen for Early Career Industrial Hygiene and EHS Professionals Monday, May 19 1:45 p.m.–2:25 p.m. PRESENTERS: Mora McPherson; Kevin Roegner; William Nichols As industrial hygienists and EHS professionals, our primary goal is to protect employees and ensure safe working environments. However, true success also requires us to communicate the business value of safety, showing how proactive measures lead to cost savings, a stronger bottom line, and a solid return on investment. Learn strategies to increase your business acumen for success. Evolving Roles in Industrial Hygiene: Finding Your Path Monday, May 19 2:30 p.m.–3:10 p.m. PRESENTERS: Mora McPherson; Kyle E. DeGennaro; William Nichols; Douglas Pastore The field is constantly evolving and innovating and there are now fewer jobs with titles including industrial hygienist. This discussion will explore traditional and non-traditional roles in industrial hygiene and the types of jobs and job titles that can include industrial hygiene. You will learn different paths and routes you can follow to work in the industrial hygiene field. Career Connections Networking Event 2215 B Tuesday, May 20 3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Connect with other professionals, those looking for new opportunities, and employers searching for top talent during this popular speed networking event.

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Tuesday, May 20 10:00 a.m.-Noon See yourself through an employer’s eyes when you meet with an experienced hiring director. Receive helpful feedback and learn the most effective presentation of your skills, abilities, and professionalism. Resume Critiquing Room 2211 Monday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Sign up for your individual resume critiquing session with an experienced hiring director and get constructive feedback on style, length, focus, use of accomplishments, keywords, and more. EMPLOYERS AND RECRUITERS Find qualified candidates for your valuable positions with the Career Advantage Fair Package. This exclusive package is offered only once a year and allows you to get in front of thousands of OEHS professionals. The 2025 Connect Career Advantage Fair Package includes: • One 30-day job listing • Your listing emailed to thousands of OEHS professionals • Access to the entire Career Advantage OEHS resume bank • The ability to invite candidates for interviews on-site in Kansas City • Table and signage at the Career Connections Networking event held on-site on Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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Dr. Millner has been a long-standing leader on AIHA’s Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPG) Committee, serving as Chair from 2015 to 2021, and a contributor to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Task Force. His deep expertise and consistent commitment to public and occupational health mark him as a vital figure in the advancement of OEHS practice.

serving on the Academic Accreditation Committee for 14 years, including four as Chair. His instrumental role in updating ABET criteria for IH programs and his sustained mentorship of students and professionals demonstrate his enduring commitment to the field. Angel L. Plaza, DrPH, FAIHA Nominated by Tiffany L. Mullen and Eduardo Salazar hygiene through technical leadership, education, and translation of OEHS knowledge to Spanish-speaking audiences. At NASA, he leads efforts in the NIOSH Total Worker Health ® Affiliate Program and chairs the Laser Safety Review Board. He is an active member of the ANSI Z136 standards committee for laser safety and the SAE G10 Aerospace Behavioral Engineering Technology Committee. Angel L. Plaza, DrPH, FAIHA, has made meaningful contributions to industrial Dr. Plaza’s nearly two decades of AIHA service includes leadership of the Noise and Engineering Committees, mentoring emerging professionals, and translating key AIHA documents into Spanish. He has served on the AIHA Gulf Coast Local Chapter Board and continues to advance workplace safety through advocacy, education, and cultural inclusion. Laurence Svirchev, MA, BSc, CIH, FAIHA Nominated by Joy Erdman, MS, CIH, CSP, FAIHA A globally respected voice in occupational hygiene, Laurence Svirchev, MA, BSc, CIH, FAIHA, has contributed more than four decades of impactful leadership, research, and education. His extensive work includes over 23 publications, leadership in SARS-CoV-1 response research, and major contributions to international standards and classifications. His influence extends to organizations such as the British Columbia Cancer Agency and the Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia, where he developed vital security policies and supported translation of industry classifications across borders. Mr. Svirchev has been deeply involved in AIHA and international associations, including as Past Chair of AIHA’s International Affairs Committee and Deputy Chair of the IOHA Stakeholder Relations Committee. He

organized key technical sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic for AIHA Connect 2020 and created the Lydia Renton Award within AIHA’s International Committee. His commitment to the profession is further reflected through his decades of leadership in the AIHA British Columbia Yukon Branch, where he received the Elizabeth McDonald Award for significant contributions.

Fellows The Fellows designation recognizes AIHA members in good standing with 15 years of continuous Full membership who have made recognized contributions to industrial hygiene or related disciplines, through research, leadership, publications, education, or service to AIHA. 2025 FELLOWS Robert John Agnew, PhD, CIH, CSP, FAIHA Nominated by Michael D. Larrañaga Robert John Agnew, PhD, CIH, CSP, FAIHA, has demonstrated outstanding technical and scientific contributions in noise exposure, chemical assessment, and occupational disease prevention. With more than 25 years in industry and academia, he has authored numerous high-impact publications, including in JOEH and The Lancet Regional Health. His pioneering work on firearm impulse noise has informed national standards and safety training, while his fire service and firefighter PPE research has significantly advanced exposure science. He currently serves as Technical Director of Industrial Hygiene at Liberty Mutual. Dr. Agnew has been a dedicated AIHA contributor, serving as Chair of the Joint AIHA/ACGIH Ethics Education Committee, an active member of the Noise Committee, and a frequent presenter at AIHA Connect. He also served on the Academic Accreditation Committee and as Secretary of the AIHA Rocky Mountain Section. His leadership and mentorship across industry, military, and academic sectors showcase his devotion to advancing the OEHS profession. Glenn Millner, PhD, FAIHA Nominated by Robert (Bob) Nocco Glenn Millner, PhD, FAIHA, has demonstrated enduring leadership and technical contributions in chemical emergency response and toxicological risk assessment. He is the author of 26 peer-reviewed publications and 64 book chapters, and he serves on multiple editorial boards. His career includes real-time collaboration with regulators, officials, and public health responders during chemical incidents, offering expert strategy and post- incident litigation support.

Ju-Hyeong Park, ScD, CIH, FAIHA Nominated by Mohammed Abbas Virji Ju-Hyeong Park, ScD, CIH, FAIHA, is internationally recognized for his pioneering research on indoor

Nancy Wilk, HBSc, MHSc, CIH, FAIHA Nominated by Isabel Bacarella, Marianne Levitsky, Deborah Nelson, Donald Weekes, and the Total Worker Health Advisory Group

environmental quality and microbial exposures. With over 66 peer-reviewed articles, 11 federal government reports, and two book chapters, Dr. Park’s work has significantly shaped understanding of mold, endotoxins, and respiratory health. He co-developed the widely adopted NIOSH Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool and received the Alice Hamilton Award in 2023. Since 2001, Dr. Park has contributed extensively to AIHA’s Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Committee, where he helped develop the technical framework and Body of Knowledge. He has served as a judge and technical reviewer for AIHA conference events and remains a committed contributor to evidence-based practice, education, and research in occupational hygiene. Hernando Rafael Perez, PhD, MPH, CIH, CSP, FAIHA Nominated by Neil J. Zimmerman, PhD, PE, CIH, FAIHA Hernando Rafael Perez, PhD, MPH, CIH, CSP, FAIHA, has demonstrated exceptional scientific leadership through research, public service, and educational advancement. With more than 10 peer-reviewed publications and nearly $1 million in funded research, he has served on federal advisory panels for the National Academy of Sciences and US Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He currently works with the Department of Homeland Security, where he holds senior occupational hygiene roles and has been awarded the USCIS Director’s Award for Exceptional Service. Dr. Perez has been a dedicated AIHA member since 2000, participating in the Future Leaders Institute and

Nancy Wilk, HBSc, MHSc, CIH, FAIHA, has made transformative contributions to global worker well- being through her advocacy, education, and leadership in Total Worker Health ® , ESG, and gender equity in occupational hygiene. With more than 37 years of experience, she has held senior roles such as Global Vice President of HSSE for Golder Associates and Environmental Health and Safety Fellow with WSP. Ms. Wilk has led groundbreaking occupational hygiene and risk management initiatives, including key OHS policy development, fatal risk controls, and major mining sector health strategies. Her numerous publications and lectures span continents, addressing pressing global OH challenges. Her dedication to AIHA includes serving as Chair of the Total Worker Health ® Advisory Group and active contributions to Women in Industrial Hygiene and the Mining Working Group. She received the Aileen Yankowski Outstanding Leader of the Year Award and supported AIHA guidance documents such as Advancing Worker Well-Being. Internationally, she served as President of IOHA, bringing governance reform and strategy leadership. Her decades of mentoring, committee leadership, and policy advancement define her as an exceptional AIHA Fellow. Pamela R. D. Williams, MS, ScD, CIH, FAIHA Nominated by Alan Rossner

Pamela R. D. Williams, MS, ScD, CIH, FAIHA, has contributed extensively to

occupational health through research, teaching, and risk analysis. She has authored or co-authored 38 peer- reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and

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trade articles, and serves on editorial boards for two risk journals. Her leadership spans academia, consulting, and government advisory roles, including her time as Senior Science & Policy Advisor at the US EPA. Dr. Williams has served as Chair of AIHA’s Risk Committee and frequently teaches professional development courses on exposure assessment, risk modeling, and IHMOD. She actively contributes to AIHA Connect, local section events, and training efforts, earning several AIHA awards including the Alice Hamilton Award for Social Responsibility. Her career reflects a commitment to scientific rigor, professional education, and service to AIHA. Wenhai Xu, PhD, FAIHA Nominated by Robert N. Phalen safety leadership, and academic mentorship. He has published extensively on glove permeation, chemical exposure controls, and formaldehyde mitigation, and served as Global Director of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment at NSF International, overseeing programs across 250 sites and 70,000 employees. A member of AIHA since 2006, Dr. Xu has volunteered on the Exposure Assessment and Ethics Committees, served as a PDC instructor, and completed the AIHA Future Leaders Institute. His roles as an ABET evaluator and university lecturer underscore his dedication to developing the next generation of OEHS professionals. His global impact and service to AIHA make him a valued member of the Fellows community. AIHA Named Awards The AIHA Named Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals of all career stages who have demonstrated a commitment to preserving, advancing, and ensuring worker health and safety in the workplace and communities around the world. Wenhai Xu, PhD, FAIHA, has made notable contributions to industrial hygiene through research, global 2025 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AIHA This award is the highest tribute paid to an AIHA member or team for distinguished and exemplary

services in advancing the OEHS profession and unique technical and professional contributions made in support of and advancement of the mission and vision of AIHA national. The recipient is selected by the AIHA President. This year’s recipients are: The Grand Challenges Team for their work on Grand Challenges for Worker Health, Safety, and Well-Being, including 4 papers and executive summaries. Team members include: Deborah Imel Nelson, PhD, MPH, CIH , FAIHA: Project Chair; Chris Laszcz-Davis, MS, CIH, FAIHA, FAIC; Don Weekes, CIH, CSP, Denese Deeds, CIH, FAIHA; Tom Grumbles MS, CIH (Retired), CPPS, FAIHA; Ashton Alban, CIH, CSP, REHS/ RS, MS, MPH; Kent A. Candee, MS, CIH, CSP, ARM, CPCU; Jennifer M. Cavallari, ScD, CIH; Kristen Cramer, CIH, CSP, CHMM; Natalie Fox, CIH, CSP; Stephen Gutmann, MS, CPE, CIH (Ret.), FAIHA; Devan Hawkins, PhD; Stephen Hemperly, MS, CIH (Retired), CSP Retired, CLSO, FAIHA; Andrea Hiddinga-Schipper; Steven D. Jahn, CIH, MBA, FAIHA; Michael Larranaga, PhD, PE, CIH, FAIHA; Aurora Le, PhD, MPH, CIH, CSP, CPH; Marianne Levitsky MES, CIH, ROH, FAIHA; Francis Pleban, PhD, MS, MA; Preethi Pratap, PhD; Jodi Quam, CIH; Marie-Anne S. Rosemberg, PhD, MN, RN, FAAOHN; Eugene A. Satrun, CIH, CSP, FAIHA; Marisa Watkins, MS, CIH; Augusta Williams, ScD, MPH; Michael J. Wright. 2025 EDWARD J. BAIER TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This award recognizes an individual or individuals whose technical accomplishments have made a substantial, leading-edge contribution to the field of OEHS through technical expertise, innovations, research, scientific advancements, and interaction with or influence on other scientific disciplines. Georgi I. Popov, PhD, QEP, CSP, ARM, SMS, CMC, FAIHA Nominated by Tsvetan Ivanov Popov, PhD, CIH, CSP Dr. Popov has made significant contributions in the past 30 years that have impacted the occupational risk, health, safety, and environmental profession. During his career, he has served as an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) officer for the United Nations (UN) mission in Cambodia; defense EHS research analyst; Lab and Consulting director; and chair and professor of the prominent Occupational Risk and Safety Sciences department at University of Central Missouri. In addition, he helps organizations reduce EHS risks through his consulting practice. He is a noted author

of textbooks and peer-reviewed articles that center around risk-based standards and technical reports such as ANSI/ASSP/ISO 31000, ANSI/ASSP Z590.3, and ASSP TR-31010. 2025 DONALD E. CUMMINGS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING OEHS PRACTICE This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the knowledge and practice of the OEHS profession through demonstrated practical application of scientific knowledge, advances in the practice of Total Worker Health ® , expansion of the profession through active collaboration via alliances and partnerships, and the creation of tools applicable beyond the OEHS profession.

total particulates; two videos on mold developed for consumers, and the AIHA Body of Knowledge project on Indoor Air Quality. 2025 ALICE HAMILTON AWARD FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY This award distinguishes an individual who addresses the diverse needs of the workforce via public service, community service, and non-traditional social reform, thereby making a major impact on and the improvement of public welfare. Mary J. Erio, CIH, CSP, PE Nominated by J. Thomas Pierce, MBBS(MD), PhD, FAIHA Ms. Erio has contributed to both global and community-based public service (USAID – Peace Corps and university-based occupational health leadership in Nicaragua and other Central American locations) and through two non-traditional social forums (the Alice Hamilton Institute’s Ground Zero efforts and Safety First™ - Heartland Labor Forum, KKFI radio, Kansas City, Missouri). In addition, she has successfully operated an occupational and environmental engineering and industrial hygiene practice in Kansas City, Missouri, for the past thirty-five years. 2025 KUSNETZ AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT BY AN EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONAL This award recognizes an individual who exhibits high ethical standards and technical abilities, provides the highest standards of health and safety protection for employees for whom they are responsible, and shows promise of leadership in the IH profession. The Kusnetz Award is sponsored by Mrs. Florence Kusnetz. Rayna D. Brown, MS, CIH, CSP Nominated by Georgi I. Popov, PhD, QEP, CSP, ARM, SMS, CMC, FAIHA As the current Director of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability at Catalent Pharmaceutical and an active Adjunct Professor in the Occupational Risk and Safety Sciences Department of the University of Central Missouri (UCM), Brown’s contributions to the field of EHS and commitment to students within the profession are simply outstanding. She actively serves on the American Board

Donald M. Weekes, CIH, CSP, FAIHA Nominated by Deborah Imel Nelson, PhD, MPH, CIH, FAIHA; Donna M. Doganiero, CIH, FAIHA; Tom Grumbles, MS, CIH (Retired), CPPS, FAIHA; Donna S. Heidel, CIH, FAIHA; Steven D. Jahn, CIH, MBA,

FAIHA; Alan Leibowitz, CIH, CSP, FAIHA; Nancy P. Orr, CIH, CSP, FAIHA; Nancy M McClellan, MPH., CIH, CHMM; FAIHA; John R. Mulhausen, PhD, CIH. Mr. Weekes has 50 years of outstanding contributions to the knowledge and practice of industrial hygiene. He is widely recognized and appreciated for his work in promoting active collaboration through alliances and partnerships, particularly in indoor air quality. By virtue of his concurrent membership in several professional societies, he has often served as an informal liaison between them. He clearly understood the importance of collaboration and cooperation between AIHA and various IAQ organizations and has worked tirelessly to strengthen these relationships. In addition to his professional practice in industrial hygiene, safety, indoor air quality, and environmental health, he has devoted countless hours to volunteer service in AIHA, ACGIH, ASHRAE, Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), the Board of Global EHS Credentialing (BGC), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the Indoor Environmental Quality – Global Alliance (IEQ-GA), the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), and the Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC) Scientific Advisory Board. Weekes has actively participated in multiple work groups that have created tools applicable beyond the OEHS profession. He also worked on publications designed for consumers on mold, indoor air quality, and

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International Affairs Committee through its officer cycle, including chairing the Committee. Mehta is known as the “Father of Industrial Hygiene” in India due to his founding of the first IH Master’s program in that country. He also founded the Central Industrial Hygiene Association (CIHA) in India, a partner organization of the AIHA. He has vast experience conducting industrial hygiene, construction safety, process safety, and general safety audits and assessments at more than 400 workplaces in 35 countries. He has developed training modules and conducted more than 150 training programs on Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety, Construction Safety, and OSHA’s general industry and construction industry standards, providing in-person and virtual training to thousands of professionals globally. He established the non-profit trust, Empowering Progress Foundation, in India with the prime objective of promoting female education. Maharshi once said that the next Einstein could be found among such people if they only had some opportunity. He also supports the non-profit organization, Home for Humanity, in India that cares for mentally challenged men and women.” AIHA Volunteer Groups Named Awards LILA ALBIN AWARD Presented by the AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality Committee Established in 1997, this award recognizes a peer reviewed article in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health. This year’s recipient is J. David Krause for Controlling Legionella pneumophila growth in hot water systems by reducing dissolved oxygen levels, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene , 21:4, 259-269, DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2024.2313580. CANNABIS INDUSTRY HEALTH AND SAFETY BEST STUDENT POSTER Presented by the AIHA Cannabis Industry Health and Safety Committee This award is presented to the author of the student poster at AIHA Connect that best focuses on the OEHS aspects of this industry. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

of Engineering Technology (ABET) Industry Advisory Council, working to provide ABET leadership with the perspectives of major employers on accreditation policy issues, acting as an advocate for the meaning and value of ABET accreditation to major technical employers and other key ABET stakeholders (2024-current). As an adjunct professor, she has influenced many undecided students and early career OSH students to continue their education and pursue an MS IH degree. She also encouraged numerous early career professionals to pursue professional certifications offered by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC). Ms. Brown actively serves as Treasurer/Past-President of AIHA Mid-America local professional section (2024-current), having served successfully as President- Elect and President of the Mid-America local section (2022-2024). She provided professional expertise on the finalization team for the AIHA Hierarchy of Controls white paper and was a participant on the ACGIH Pandemic Response Task Force serving on the Effectiveness of Face Coverings for Preventing SARS-COV-2 Transmission. Ms. Brown was recently selected as one of the featured University of Central Missouri Alumni Foundation’s 10 Under 40 (2024) and has served as a mentor to STEM high school students in the North Kansas City school district. She influenced numerous students to consider STEM careers, and more specifically, the Industrial Hygiene profession. She participated in the AIHA Emerging Leaders program (2022) and served on the BCSP Emerging Professionals Committee (2023- 2024). Rayna was one of the main authors on the 2022 Synergist article, The Business Case for EHS. 2025 YANT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL SERVICE This award recognizes outstanding contributions in OEHS or allied fields through academic research, teaching/education, and/or professional practice to professional societies reflective of a global perspective.

ROCHELLE CREW MEMORIAL AWARD Presented by the Construction Committee This award honors the best construction-related paper, education session, or PDC presentation at the previous year’s AIHA Connect. It commemorates Rochelle Crew’s dedication to construction safety. This year’s recipient is Arlen W. Siert, PhD, CIH, CSP for O2: Excavation Pipeline Welding Exposure Assessment . CULTURAL HERITAGE HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVOCATE AWARD Presented by the AIHA Museum and Cultural Heritage Working Group This award honors individuals who have significantly impacted occupational health and safety within the cultural heritage industry. This year’s recipient is Nancy Nash for her dedicated efforts in promoting OSHA On- Site Consultation services to small museums and cultural institutions. Over the past seven years, her collaboration with AIHA has significantly advanced health and safety outreach within the cultural heritage sector. H. KENNETH DILLON MEMORIAL AWARD Presented by the AIHA Biosafety and Environmental Microbiology Committee This award honors the memory of Dr. Ken Dillon, a former AIHA Fellow and the principal instructor for several years of the popular PDC, Prevention, Determination, and Remediation of Biological Contamination in Indoor Environments. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. DONNA DOGANIERO AWARD Presented by the AIHA Safety Committee This award recognizes exceptional contributions to safety education. It honors Donna Doganiero, CIH, FAIHA, for her outstanding achievements in the field of industrial hygiene and safety. This year’s recipient is George Gruetzmacher for his presentation, Unspoken Principles Affecting Safety. DR. JACK DRISCOLL BEST REAL-TIME DETECTION STUDENT POSTER AWARD Presented by the AIHA Real-Time Detection Systems Committee This award recognizes the author of the student poster at AIHA Connect that best focuses on real-time detection. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately

before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. FELLOWS SIG MID-YEAR CAREER AWARD Presented by the AIHA Fellows SIG This award honors an industrial hygienist with 10 to 25 years of industrial hygiene work experience who exhibits outstanding leadership and/or technical capabilities, has worked as a volunteer for AIHA committees, project task forces and/or SIGs, and has exhibited a commitment to contribute to the industrial hygiene profession throughout their career. This year’s recipient is Joshua Maskrey . HEALTH AND SAFETY VIRTUAL EXHIBIT OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by the AIHA Museum and Cultural Heritage Industry Working Group This award recognizes a virtual exhibit and its sponsoring organization for excellence in communicating risk control challenges related to worker and/or public health and safety. This year’s recipients are the Yale University Library Online Exhibitions for Selling Smoke, which explores the marketing of tobacco and public health responses, and the David J. Sencer CDC Museum for the Virtual Ebola Exhibit, which highlights strategies to detect, control, and prevent disease during the Ebola outbreak. DR. WILLIAM C. HINDS AWARD FOR BEST AEROSOL STUDENT POSTER Presented by the AIHA Aerosol Technology Committee This award honors the authors of the best student aerosol science poster presented at AIHA Connect. The poster must focus on aerosol science and technology as applied to the occupational environment. The award commemorates Dr. William C. Hinds, an AIHA Fellow and esteemed educator who founded the Industrial Hygiene academic program at UCLA. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. THE NANCY PEARCE AND JOHN REKUS AWARD Presented by the AIHA Confined Spaces Committee In memory of Nancy Pearce and honoring John Rekus, this award will be presented to the best confined spaces- related education session at AIHA Connect 2025.

Maharshi P. Mehta, CIH, CSP, FAIHA Nominated by Laurence Svirchev, MA, BSc, CIH

Mr. Mehta has been an outstanding member of the international OEHS community for the past 40 years, with his latest achievements including serving as President of IOHA (2022-2023) through its four-year officer cycle. In parallel volunteer work, he served as an officer of the AIHA

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MPH, CIH, CSP, FAIHA. INTEGRITY OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – Identifying, developing, continuously improving, and promoting excellence in occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) practices, implementing a continuous improvement strategy, and advancing competency in specialty areas through accreditation and proficiency programs • Exposure Assessment and Strategies Committee (Blue Color Council) – Chair Andrew J. Becker, CIH; Vice Chair Narges Sinaki; Secretary Cullen Charles Whittaker, PE, CIH, CSP; Secretary-Elect Paula C. Steven, MSE, REHS, CIH, CSP, QEP; Past Chair/R&D Officer Kevin Joseph Mahoney, Jr. ADVOCACY – Influencing actions of the public, government, and organizations, building awareness of the OEHS profession’s impact, and empowering AIHA members and the public to support public policy positions • Laboratory Health and Safety Committee (Blue Color Council) – Chair Angela Dartt, PhD, CIH; Vice Chair Jan Gail Eggum, MPH, CIH, CHO; Secretary Tara Ann Koch, MSOH; Secretary-Elect Miranda Brown; R&D Officer David Acker.

AIHA VOLUNTEER GROUP PROJECT TEAM EXCELLENCE AWARDS These awards honor the volunteer groups with the most impactful activities and outcomes that align with AIHA’s five strategic objectives. COMMUNITY – Nurturing a diverse and inclusive professional community • Health Care Working Group (Yellow Color Council) – Chair Amy H. Snow, CIH; Vice Chair Michelle C. Rosales, MPH, CIH; Secretary William Hagen; R&D Officer Russell Sinor. ADVANCEMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE – Exploring, developing, and disseminating cutting-edge educational, technical, and career resources • Thermal Stress Working Group (Orange Color Council) – Chair Margaret Morrissey-Basler, PhD; Vice Chair Edward J. Primeau, CIH; Secretary Gabby Brewer; Past Chair W. Jon Williams. AWARENESS – Promoting the practice of occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS), increasing awareness of its value, and communicating AIHA’s mission, vision, and value proposition to attract new members • Opioids Working Group (Orange Color Council) – Chair Penelope E. Pietrowski, CIH; Secretary Steven R. Hudson, CIH; R&D Officer Peter B. Harnett, MS,

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DR. KLAUS WILLEKE & DR. PAUL A. BARON AWARD FOR BEST AEROSOL PROFESSIONAL POSTER Presented by the AIHA Aerosol Technology Committee This award recognizes the authors of the best professional (non-student) aerosol science poster presented at AIHA Connect. The poster must focus on aerosol science and technology as applied to the occupational environment. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Klaus Willeke and Dr. Paul A. Baron, renowned researchers and collaborators in aerosol science. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. AILEEN YANKOWSKI OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by the AIHA Women in IH (WIH) Committee This award is presented to an individual who, through volunteerism, supports the career development of professional women, promotes leadership skills, and disseminates critical information relevant to women working in industrial hygiene. This year’s recipient is Courtney Gendron for her outstanding leadership, mentorship, and advocacy throughout 2024. Her active involvement across OEHS organizations, dedication to mentoring, and focus on women’s health and safety issues exemplify the spirit of this award. 2024 AIHA BEST SELLER This award is presented to the editor(s) of a recent publication that sold the most copies during the year. The 2024 best seller award is presented to Carter B. Ficklen, III, CIH, CSP for the Industrial Hygiene Reference and Study Guide , 4th edition. 2024 AIHA CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARD Presented by the AIHA Content Portfolio Advisory Group (CPAG) This award recognizes a publication completed in 2024 for its impact on the profession, originality, and quality of writing. This year’s recipients are Alex H. Lehocky, MS, CIH; Cheri Marcham, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA; Patrick D. Owens, CIH, CSP; and J. David Krause, PhD, MSPH, CIH, FAIHA for Odor Thresholds for Chemicals , 4th edition.

Presented by the AIHA International Affairs Committee This award recognizes an active committee member whose service and dedication to build global capacity and/or raise awareness have had profound influence and measurable contribution to the advancement of worker and community health and safety. It honors Lydia Renton for her unwavering commitment to protecting workers’ rights, reducing hazards, and fostering environments where the health and safety of workers worldwide is paramount. This year’s recipient is Tuan Nguyen, MBA, CIH, CSP, FAIHA . DAVID L. SWIFT MEMORIAL AWARD Presented by the AIHA Aerosol Technology Committee This award honors the memory of Dr. David L. Swift for his outstanding contributions to aerosol and industrial hygiene research. It is given to the author(s) of aerosol research papers published during the previous year in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. This year’s recipients are Osho, B., Elahifard, M., Wang, X., Abbasi, B., Chow, J.C., Watson, J.G., Arnott, W.P., Reed, Wm.R., and Parks, D. for their paper, Evaluation of PVC and PTFE filters for direct-on-filter crystalline silica quantification by FTIR (JOEH 2024; 21(8):539–550) https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2024.2357080 . TISHCHAUER AWARD Presented by the AIHA Ergonomic Committee This award recognizes a student ergonomics presentation at AIHA Connect. Recipients for this award are chosen immediately before AIHA Connect—please support our students by attending the student poster session on Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. UPTON SINCLAIR LECTURE AWARD Presented by the AIHA Social Concerns Committee The Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture, Protecting Miners: Insights Into Black Lung Disease and Regulatory Challenges , will be delivered at AIHA Connect 2025. It will elaborate on the hidden epidemic of severe black lung disease among coal miners, which promoted significant regulatory changes. This year’s recipient is Howard Berkes, NPR .

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