Includes unlimited access on demand!

2025 Virtual Conference on Lead and Healthy Housing Issues

April 14-16, 2025

Presentation Topics

How Changes to the Lead Dust Hazard and Clearance Levels May Affect Laboratory Analysis

Presented by: Howard Varner, Business Development Director and Julie Dickerson, Laboratory Administrator, Environmental Hazards Services, LLC

Investigative Lead Screening Practices: Utilizing WIC to Initiate the Lead Screening Process

Presented by: Sonia Deal, Vice President of Community Health and Engagement, Affinia Health Care

“Blending” Federal, State and Local Funds in Lead Abatement and Healthy Homes Projects

Presented by: Bob England, Chief Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Officer and Jeff Hayes, Supervisor, Erie County, OH Health Department

Establishing Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs and Lead-Free Community Initiatives among USAPI Territories and Freely Associated States

Presented by: Gina Bare, Associate Director and Chris Walker, Senior Program Analyst, National Environmental Health Association

Supporting Rural Healthy Housing

Presented by: Sarah Goodwin, Policy and Advocacy Manager and Ashely Williams, Public Health Analyst, National Center for Healthy Housing

From Face-to-Face to Facebook: Strategies for Community Involvement in Lead Exposure Research

Presented by: Alyson Aide, Research Associate, Environmental Health, Indiana University – Bloomington, IN and Jennifer Redman, Director, Environmental Health and Water Quality, RTI International

Improving Household Lead Risk Prediction by Curating Data from County, State and Federal Sources

Presented by: Hana Chmielewski Long, Postdoctoral Research Scholar and Madison Book, Research Assistant, North Carolina State University

Interface between Public Health’s Lead-based Paint Work and Lead in Drinking Water

Presented by: Amber Sturdivant, Senior Program Manager, Lead Free DC

Eating “White Dirt”: Kaolin Consumption

Presented by: Bri Young, Lead and Healthy Homes Program Coordinator, Georgia Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Purifying Contaminated Environments through Bioremediation and Creating Environmental Justice

Presented by: Christopher Mauer, Principal Architect, Redhouse Studio

LeadADVISOR: Property History Search Tool that Provides Information on the Results from Lead-related Investigations

Presented by: Corey Dea, Partnership Liaison and staff, Marion County, IN Public Health Department

Applying the Lessons from Lead Poisoning Prevention to Indoor Air Quality and Climate

Presented by: Dave Jacobs, Chief Scientist, National Center for Healthy Housing

EPA’s New Lead Dust Rule: Hazard v. Clearance

Presented by: Tom Neltner, National Director, Unleaded Kids Organization

Breathing Easy: Enhancing Respiratory Health through Safe Housing and Community Programs (Part 1)

Presented by: Jacqueline Vasquez, Breathe Southern California

A Manifesto for Lead Safe UK

Presented by: Tim Pye, LEAPP Alliance in the United Kingdom

The Work of “Community Hubs” in the Lead Free New Jersey Network: How Other Communities Might Replicate this Type of Work

Presented by: Tom Neltner, National Director, Unleaded Kids Organization; Cassie Bolinger, Program Coordinator, Lead Free New Jersey; Shereyl Snider, Community Organizer, East Trenton Collaborative; Shanikwa Lemon, Director of Programs & Impact, Paterson Alliance; Geovanni Cantizano, Director of Lead Programs, PRAC of Southern NJ

Breathing Easy: Enhancing Respiratory Health through Safe Housing and Community Programs (Part 2)

Presented by: Anne Kelsey Lamb, Director, Regional Asthma Management & Prevention

Using Data to Evaluate Community Environmental Exposure

Presented by: Neal Wilson, Center for Economic Information – University of Missouri Kansas City

Building Contractor and Property Owner Pipelines for HUD Grants in Small Rural Cities and Counties

Presented by: Kate Kirkwood, President, K Kirkwood Consulting

EPA Dust Lead Levels and Test Kits

Presented by: Mike Sharp, Senior Safety Officer, Janus Corporation

Racial Equality Impact Analysis: Disparities in Lead Poisoning and Prevention Efforts

Presented by: Marybelle Nzegqwu Tobias, Principal, Environmental Justice Solutions

Registration Information

The registration fee entitles you access to all the conference presentations, plus a complimentary copy of the Conference Summary Guide for each registrant . All rates are a fixed price and includes all attendees within the selected option.

Number of Attendees

Flat Rate

1

$119

2-3

$229

4-9

$350

10-20

$600

The Printable Conference Summary Guide is included at no extra charge.
Discounted group rates are only applicable if the members belong to the same organization.

The Conference Summary Guide

For a limited time, the Conference Summary Guide is provided with your registration at no extra cost.

The Conference Summary Guide is a printable, carefully designed resource allowing registrants to have a handy summary of the presentations and a way to revisit the topics at any time. Each summary is consistently structured for ease of use and understanding to ensure that readers can quickly access critical points.

When Will the Virtual Conference Take Place?

The virtual three-day conference will be held from April 14-16, 2025.

Where Can I View the Virtual Conference?

Wherever you’re most comfortable. Since this is a virtual conference, you will be accessing all of the presentations online through a computer or mobile device that has an Internet connection.

What if I Can’t Make Some of the Sessions?

No problem! You will have unlimited access to replay all sessions.

When will I get a copy of the Conference Summary Guide?

The 2025 Virtual Conference Summary Guide will be available on the last day of the conference. The download link will be provided both online and emailed to you.

Will CEUs be Awarded?

The 2025 Virtual Conference has been pre-approved by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) for up to 25 contact hours of CEUs. A Continuous Education Completion Form will be available at the end of the conference.

By attending the Virtual Conference on Lead and Healthy Housing, here’s what you’ll get:
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Expansive Knowledge: Gain insights and strategies for implementing effective community programs in lead and healthy housing.

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Flexibility and Accessibility: Enjoy 24/7 access to all presentations, allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience.

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Comprehensive Resources: Receive a printable Conference Summary Guide with early registration, providing structured summaries of presentations for future reference.

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Diverse Topics: The conference covers a wide range of subjects, providing a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of healthy housing, lead poisoning prevention, and lead hazard inspection and control.​

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Latest Research and Practices: Learn about the newest findings and best practices in the field, keeping you updated with the latest trends and innovations.

Registration Information

The registration fee entitles you access to all the conference presentations, plus a complimentary copy of the Conference Summary Guide for each registrant . All rates are a fixed price and includes all attendees within the selected option.

Number of Attendees

Flat Rate

1

$119

2-3

$229

4-9

$350

10-20

$600

The Printable Conference Summary Guide is included at no extra charge.
Discounted group rates are only applicable if the members belong to the same organization.

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Fluorospec

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