We have also highlighted the tool kit in this issue on pages 42 and 43. I would be remiss if I did not mention the backbone of our organization, our unsung heroes, the NEHA sta. We would not be able to reach our members and beyond if it were not for them. We would not have our grants or our outreach if it were not for them. And we would not have our amazing conference where we can connect with colleagues, men- tors, and students from across the globe; learn from one another; and grow as professionals if it were not for them. Due to their hard work and dedication, we had our largest AEC this year with more than 19 rooms showcasing more than 300 sessions. Because of them,
we have the highest number of NEHA mem- bers—over 7,100. We have an open-access journal now with an 80% increase in viewers. What does this all mean? It means that NEHA is reaching out, embracing more envi- ronmental health professionals, connecting subject matter experts, and strengthening us as a profession. NEHA’s legacy is its members—past, pres- ent, and future. It is inspiring to see the diver- sity of NEHA, which is indeed its strength. We come from a wealth of backgrounds, perspectives, subject matter expertise, expe- rience levels, and skill sets. And it makes me proud to see NEHA’s diversity coming together under a united front of commitment
to advance the environmental health of all communities across the globe.
Reference Chamberlain, A.T., Rentmeester, S.T., Rose, E., Fletcher, G., Drenzek, C., Pavlick, J.G., Curran, J.W., & Toomey, K.E. (2024). Suc- cess of the Rollins Epidemiology Fellow- ship in rebuilding Georgia’s epidemiologic workforce. Health Aairs , 43 (6), 831–839. https://doi.org/10.1377/hltha.2023.01652 akhan@neha.org
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