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NEHA 2025 General Election Results Elections are a critical part of the democratic process and are one way in which members have a voice in the running of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). Our members have an opportunity to vote for candidates of contested board and regional vice-president positions, as well as cast votes regarding proposed Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws changes. National ocers of the NEHA Board of Directors serve a 1-year term in each ocer position (second vice-president, first vice-president, president- elect, president, and immediate past-president) for a total of 5 years. Regional vice-presidents (RVPs) serve 3-year terms. Eligible voters were encouraged to vote in March and the dead- line to vote was March 31, 2025. The following are results from the 2025 general election. Second Vice-President
Incorporation and Bylaws, the election processes, and associated deadlines—is available at www.neha.org/election-process. Thank you to the candidates and members who participated in the 2025 election!
Updates Coming Soon to Our CP-FS Credential Exam
Our Certified Professional–Food Safety (CP-FS) credential exam is being updated to align with the National Curriculum Standards from the Food and Drug Administration. The new exam will be available beginning in June 2025, and the corresponding updated study materials are now available. What do you need to know if you are currently working toward this credential?: • Stick with your current plan. There is no need to start over with new materials as the resources you are using now are still valid. • Consider scheduling your exam soon. Completing the exam before the updates ensures alignment with the materials you have already prepared with, helping you stay on track to earn your credential. If you are considering the credential, there is no better time to get started! Earning the CP-PS is more than just taking an exam—it is a commitment to your professional growth and to the communities you serve. Learn more at https://www.neha.org/ cpfs-credential. Part 2 of Our Webinar Series on Empowering Women Leaders The second part of our transformative 3-part journey—designed to equip women with the tools, skills, and confidence to excel in leadership roles within the environmental health sector—will take place on May 20. While this series is designed for women, it is open to all individuals interested in enhancing their leadership capabilities in environmental health. • Part 2—You’ve Got This: Harnessing Confidence and Leader- ship Possibilities in Environmental Health (May 20, 1 p.m. ET) Stepping into leadership comes with challenges. This webinar will explore leadership myths that hold women leaders back. Whether a seasoned leader or just starting out, this webinar will provide insights and tools to own your leadership and amplify your voice in the field. • Part 3—Celebrating Success: Building Confidence in Sharing Achievements (date and time TBA) The final part of this series emphasizes the importance of con- fidently highlighting your professional accomplishments. This webinar will help you overcome the challenges of self-promo- tion, empowering you to confidently showcase your successes as an environmental health professional. Learn more and register at www.neha.org/Empowering-Women- Leaders-in-Environmental-HealthWebinar-Series.
There was one qualified candidate for the second vice-president posi- tion: Niki Lemin, MS, REHS, MEP. She will assume the second vice-president position at the close of the NEHA 2025 Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition. As a national ocer, Lemin will serve a 5-year term that progresses through the national ocer positions and will serve as NEHA president in 2028–2029.
Regional Vice-Presidents Our membership is broken down into nine regions that represent U.S. geographic areas, as well as members in the U.S. uniformed services and abroad. The terms of three RVP positions expire in 2025—Region 4, Region 6, and Region 9. There were two candidates each for Region 4 and Region 6, and our voting members within those regions were provided an elec- tion ballot to select a candidate. Region 9 had one eligible candi- date and did not appear on the election ballot. The winners of the Region 4 and Region 6 elections and the unopposed candidate in Region 9 will assume their RVP roles at the close of the 2025 AEC. Their terms will expire in 2028: • Region 4: Eric Bradley, MPH, REHS, CP-FS, DLAAS (represents Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) • Region 6: Justin Dwyer, MPH, LEHP, REHS/RS (represents Illi- nois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio) • Region 9: Bob Uhrik, REHS (represents Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont) A listing of current NEHA national ocers and RVPs, along with state breakdowns for each region, can be found on page 48. More information about our governance—including our Articles of
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