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2025 Virtual Conference on Lead and Healthy Housing Issues
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?
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.
Expansive Knowledge: Gain insights and strategies for implementing effective community programs in lead and healthy housing.
Flexibility and Accessibility: Enjoy 24/7 access to all presentations, allowing you to learn at your own pace and convenience.
Comprehensive Resources: Receive a printable Conference Summary Guide with early registration, providing structured summaries of presentations for future reference.
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.
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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| Topics | Presenters |
|---|---|
| Use of Evidence Guided Strategies to Implement Smokefree Housing Rules | Vaughan Rees, Harvard School of Public Health |
| Efforts to Increase Lead Hazard Control Grants Uptake for Residential Lead Remediation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Lancaster, PA | Harriet Okatch, Franklin & Marshall College |
| Contribution of Tobacco Smoke to Levels of Lead and other Metals in Household Dust | Nicolas Lopez Galvez, San Diego State University |
| How to Inspect that the Lead Hazard Control/Remediation Work is Done Properly | Ron Peik, Alpine Environmental |
| An ’In-Home’ Asthma Intervention in Houston’s Public Housing during COVID-19: Challenges, Adjustments and Findings | Rebecca Jensen Bruhl, Baylor College of Medicine |
| Identifying Lead Poisoning Risk Factors among Non-pregnant Adults in New York City through Motivational Interviewing Techniques | Nevilla Bardhi, NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene |
| How to Select a Bed Bug Treatment Provider: What works, doesn’t work, and the latest advances in pest management | Susanna Krysko, Cornell University |
| Implementing Healthy Housing Action Framework: Municipal Strategies for Building a Coalition, Identifying Priorities, and Effecting Change | Becky O’Meara, National League of Cities |
| Legionella and the Home Environment | Robert Powitz, R.W. Powitz & Associates |
| History and Overview of Urban Lead Contamination Research | Howard Mielke, Researcher |
| How to Collect Paint Chip Samples | Michael Sharp, Janus Corporation |
| Containment Set-up Practices | Michael Sharp, Janus Corporation |
| Compliance with EPA’s RRP Rule for Property Management Companies | Lee Wasserman and Greg Krueger, LEW Environmental |
| The Role of the Parent Advocate of a Lead Poisoned Child | Bett Cantley, Ohio Lead Free Kids Coalition |
| Lead-Based Paint Management…and The Numbers | Tom Laubenthal, TGL Consulting, Inc. |
| Science and Lead Toxicity – What we know so far | Alexander Ufelle, Slippery Rock University |
| Engaging Community Youth in Environmental Justice Outreach for Lead Awareness and Prevention | Johanna Arias-Bhatia, Los Angeles Housing Department |
| Reforming the Nation’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Laws and Charting Progress | Dave Jacobs, National Center for Healthy Housing |
| Enhancing Equity in Lead Service Line Replacement Programs: A Step- | Mason Hines, RESOLVE |
| Research-Tested Programs that Promote Home Environments for Healthy Living | Ja’Shondra Pouncy and Shade Owolabi, Emory University |
| Lead Prevention in Early Child Care and Education Settings (in Spanish) | Roxana Amaya-Fuentes, Children’s Environmental Health Network |
| Unlocking the Power of Home-Based Asthma Services | Laura Fudala, National Center for Healthy Housing |
| Lessons Learned from Trying to Reach Refugee Populations with Lead Poisoning Prevention Messages | Ayda Posso, Salt Lake County, UT |
| Healthier Homes from the Outside In: making environmentally sound choices about locating and building affordable housing | Debbie Chizewer and Fernando Gaytan, Earthjustice |
| Building and Maintaining Radon Safe Communities | Paul Melillo, Protect Environmental |
The Conference Summary Guide for the
2025 Virtual Conference on Lead, Healthy Housing Issues
The Conference Summary Guide is designed to be a standalone resource, comprehensive enough to serve as a complete reference to the presentations’ content. Whether for reinforcing knowledge, implementing new ideas, or sharing insights with colleagues, the Conference Summary Guide is your key to enhancing the value of the conference well beyond its conclusion.
Inside the Conference Summary Guide:
Topic and Speaker Introductions: We begin each section with an overview of the presentation’s subject and an introduction to the speakers, offering context and background to enhance your understanding.
Comprehensive Summaries: A detailed presentation summary provides a complete overview of the presentation. This ensures that you can grasp the entirety of the presentation’s message and content at a glance.
Key Takeaways in List Format: For quick reference and easy recall, key points of each presentation are distilled into a concise list. This allows for a clear and straightforward review of the most critical points of the presentation.
Extensive Additional Resources: Each section of the synopsis includes a carefully selected list of additional resources to further the information value of the presentation. This encompasses external references, articles, studies relevant to the topic, and, in many cases, a copy of the PowerPoint presentations – a comprehensive toolkit for deeper exploration and understanding.
