Welcome and Introductions (673KB)

• Kathy Ahlmark, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Training Program (WTP)
• Eric Persaud, Dr.P.H, NIEHS WTP

Land Acknowledgement

• Bradley Locklear, Lumbee Tribe of NC

Making a Difference in North Carolina

• Cassandra Campbell, Robeson County Disaster Recovery Coalition, Inc. (partner of International Chemical Workers Union Council)

Spotlight on Training and Engagement with Carolina Communities

MODERATOR: Kathy Ahlmark, NIEHS WTP 

• Carlotta Dixon, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• James Burgess, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
• Joel Alvarez, Jr., International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) (2MB)

Guided Networking

Guided questions will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and network with presenters from the panel, Spotlight on Carolina Communities: 

• If you do work in the Carolinas, who can you connect and collaborate with on this panel?
• What issues in the Carolinas relate to the communities you serve?
• How can you connect with panelists to solve problems?
• How can we better exchange and share information?

Break

Spotlight on Engaging with Migrant, Faith-Based, and Hardly Reached Communities

MODERATOR: Eric Persaud, Dr.P.H., NIEHS WTP

• Marysel Pagan-Santana, Migrant Clinicians Network (partner of Atlantic Center for Occupational Health and Safety Training)
• David Casavant, Sustainable Workplace Alliance
• Bruce McClue and Kim Dunn, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium/Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Inc.
• David Turcotte, The New England Consortium-Civil Service Employees Association (517KB)
• Mileidy Soto, PathStone Corporation Puerto Rico (partner of National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education)

Guided Networking

Guided questions will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and network with presenters from the panel, Spotlight on Migrant and Faith-Based Communities:

• What strategies did you hear in this presentation that you use or think you could use?
• Which presenters could you connect with to better engage with hardly reached communities?
• What strategies could you share that might support some concerns discussed on the panel?
• How can we better exchange and share information?

Lunch (on your own)

Clearinghouse Support and Resources

• Deborah Weinstock, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training

Note: Be sure to visit the National Clearinghouse’s information table to learn more about resources and share feedback or suggestions.

Spotlight on Tribal and Other Hardly Reached Communities

MODERATOR: Amelia Pearson, NIEHS WTP

• Bradley Locklear and Cherry Maynor Beasley, Ph.D., Lumbee Tribe of NC (1MB)
• Pete Raynor, Ph.D., Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training (1MB)
• Kevin Riley, Ph.D., Western Region Universities Consortium (2MB)

Guided Networking

Guided questions will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and network with presenters from the panel, Spotlight on Tribal and Other Hardly Reached Communities:

• What strategies did you hear in this presentation that you use or think you could use?
• Which presenters could you connect with to better engage with Tribal and other hardly reached communities?
• What strategies could you share that might support some concerns discussed on the panel?
• How can we better exchange and share information?
   

Break

Short Presentations + Mini Roundtable Discussions

MODERATOR: Eric Persaud, Dr.P.H., NIEHS WTP
First 15-20 minutes, presenters will share their expertise and lessons on the topics. The last part of the session will be dedicated to round tables, where attendees can choose the topic of interest and participate in discussions with others at their table. (Attendees will have the option to rotate half-way through the session). 

Heat

• Autumn Locklear, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (1MB)

Tornados

• Justin Tristan, ICWUC (855KB)

Hurricanes/Urban Flooding

• Ben Bobzien, Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of North Carolina and IAFF

Day 1 Reflections, Connections Formed, Goals for Day 2

MODERATOR: Allison Weingarten, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training

Welcome Day 2: Integrating with a Joint Field Office

• Chip Hughes, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training, Former Director of the NIEHS WTP

Leveraging Connections with Carolina-Based Organizations (with open discussion)

MODERATOR: Gary Johnson, Jr., NIEHS WTP

• Cory Dunphy, North Carolina Department of Labor
• John Staley, Ph.D., North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center, University of North Carolina (2MB)
• Audrey Hart, Trillium Health Resources

Break

Short Presentations + Mini Roundtable Discussions Part 2

MODERATOR: Allison Weingarten, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training
First 15-20 minutes, presenters will share their expertise and lessons on the topics. The last part of the session will be dedicated to round tables, where attendees can choose the topic of interest and participate in discussions with others at their table. (Attendees will have the option to rotate half-way through the session).

Community Emergency Response Team

• Samantha Royster, North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Mold/Muck and Gut

• David Lipton, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (592KB)

Cultural Competency in Disaster Recovery and Resiliency

• Sherri White Williamson, North Carolina Conservation Network (360KB)

Guided Discussion on Connections Made and Next Steps

MODERATOR: Kenda Freeman, National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training

Wrap-up and Adjourn

MODERATOR: Kathy Ahlmark, NIEHS WTP