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Educational Highlights at Our 2025 AEC
Our 2025 Annual Educational Confer- ence (AEC) & Exhibition—taking place on July 14–17 in Phoenix, Arizona, and virtually—oers an oasis in the desert! In a time when challenges in the field of envi- ronmental health continue to evolve, resil- iency is more important than ever. The 2025 AEC is your opportunity to recharge,
reflect, and gain the knowledge needed to adapt to the ever-chang- ing landscape. With sessions designed to equip you with tools and insights to strengthen your professional foundation, you will leave empowered to face future hurdles with confidence. Step into the oasis—where resilience meets renewal. We plan to oer >230 in-person educational sessions at the 2025 AEC. You can immerse yourself in these educational sessions that will cover a broad spectrum of topics from air quality to vector control and everything in between. Stay at the forefront of envi- ronmental health advancements and gain insights that will shape your professional journey. Learn more about the 2025 AEC and all the sessions we have planned at www.neha.org/aec. You can also explore some of our featured speakers at www.neha.org/aec-speakers. Student Poster Session Students are encouraged to present their research as a poster at the 2025 AEC in person or virtually. We are seeking posters in the
• Climate health • General environmental health
• Food safety • Water safety
Please note that you are limited to submitting one photo per cat- egory and no more than three total photos. Submitters must have an active NEHA membership to participate. The deadline to submit is May 9 . Submit now at www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMSHCYL.
Our Participation at CFP
following topic areas: • Climate and health • Data and technology • Emergency readiness, recovery, and resilience • Focused populations • Food safety • General environmental health • Healthy communities • Infectious and vectorborne diseases • Water quality • Workforce and leadership
The Conference for Food Protection (CFP), held on March 24–28, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, brought together experts from vari- ous sectors to discuss and debate crucial issues related to retail food safety. This biennial event plays a pivotal role in shaping food safety guidance that can be incorporated into laws and regulations nationwide. Our sta were actively involved in the conference, with Joetta DeFrancesco sitting on Council II, which focuses on issues about education, training, and the Retail Program Standards, and Melissa Vaccaro contributing to Council III, which addresses food science and technology. Their participation underscores our com- mitment to advancing food safety standards and practices. In addition to council representation, sta volunteers, includ- ing Christl Tate, Evan Suttell, Nicole Kinash, and Sadie Shervheim, dedicated countless hours to ensure the conference’s success. Their eorts highlight the collaborative spirit and dedication within our organization. Further, Doug Farquhar, director of our Government Aairs, presented on the Food Code Adoption Toolkit, and Rance Baker, director of our Entrepreneurial Zone, addressed a pressing issue on regulatory sustainability protocols for the Retail Program Standards. Our strong presence at the conference demonstrates our ongoing leadership and influence in the field of food safety.
Posters presented in person will be displayed in the Poster Hall, located within the Exhibit Hall, on July 14 and 15. Student poster presenters are encouraged to be present in the Poster Hall on the evening of July 14 so they can network with attendees during the Exhibition Grand Opening Reception. The deadline to submit a poster is May 30 . Learn more at www.neha.org/aec-students. Participate in Our 3rd Annual Environmental Health Photography Contest We are hosting our 3rd annual Environmental Health Photography Exhibition at the 2025 AEC. This year’s theme is: Framing Environ- mental Public Health Challenges. You can submit your best photos in any of the following environmental public health categories:
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May 2025 • Journal of Environmental Health
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