Meet the 2021 Forum Speakers
Speakers at the 2021 EHS Management Forum are EHS & sustainability managers who have developed and implemented programs at companies of all sizes and industry sectors. Learn first-hand from their experience in sessions that offer candid dialogue about their successes as well as their challenges.
Keynotes
![Peggy Shepard, Co-Founder and Executive Director; WE ACT for Environmental Justice Peggy Shepard, Co-Founder and Executive Director; WE ACT for Environmental Justice](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-peggy-shephard-we-act-environmental-justice-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Peggy Shepard
Co-Founder and Executive Director
WE ACT for Environmental Justice
Biography
![Scott Halford, Keynote, Author and Neuroscientist; SG Halford Inc. Scott Halford, Keynote, Author and Neuroscientist; SG Halford Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-scott-halford-sg-halford-800x800-min.jpg)
Scott Halford
Keynote, Author and Neuroscientist
SG Halford Inc.
Biography
![Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Bestselling Author and Associate Professor; Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Bestselling Author and Associate Professor; Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-dr-stefanie-k-johnson-university-of-boulder-1000x1000.jpg)
Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson
Associate Professor
Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder
Biography
Session Speakers
![Rick Barker, CSP, CPE, Principal Solutions Strategist; VelocityEHS Rick Barker, CSP, CPE, Principal Solutions Strategist; VelocityEHS](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-rich-barker-velocity-ehs-500x500.jpeg)
Rick Barker, CSP, CPE
Principal Solutions Strategist
VelocityEHS
Biography
![Chris Benjamin, Director of Sustainability; Pacific Gas and Electric Corp. Chris Benjamin, Director of Sustainability; Pacific Gas and Electric Corp.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-chris-benjamin-pacific-gas-electric-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Chris Benjamin
Director of Sustainability
Pacific Gas and Electric Corp.
Biography
![Meha Bola, Enterprise Change and Transformation Team; GHD Meha Bola, Enterprise Change and Transformation Team; GHD](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-meha-bola-ghd-500x500.jpg)
Meha Bola
Enterprise Change and Transformation Team
GHD
Biography
![Nicole Bouquet, Director of Environmental, Social and Governance; Apex Companies LLC Nicole Bouquet, Director of Environmental, Social and Governance; Apex Companies LLC](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-nicole-boquet-apex-companies-300x300.jpeg)
Nicole Bouquet
Director of Environmental, Social and Governance
Apex Companies LLC
Biography
![Rob Campbell-Watt, Market Leader - EHS, ESG, Digital; GHD Rob Campbell-Watt, Market Leader - EHS, ESG, Digital; GHD](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-2012-webinar-speaker-headshot-rob-campbell-600x600-min.jpg)
Rob Campbell-Watt
Market Leader - EHS, ESG, Digital
GHD
![Katie Chrisler, Corporate EHS Manager; Bunzl North America Katie Chrisler, Corporate EHS Manager; Bunzl North America](http://womensleadership2021.naem.org/site-images/speakers/naem-2021-conference-womens-leadership-2021-speakers-katie-chrisler-bunzl-1500x1500.jpg)
Katie Chrisler
Corporate EHS Manager
Bunzl North America
Biography
![Jill Cooper, Senior Principal; Geosyntec Consultants Jill Cooper, Senior Principal; Geosyntec Consultants](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-jill-cooper-geosyntec-consultants-700x700.jpg)
Jill Cooper
Senior Principal
Geosyntec Consultants
Biography
![Peter Cormier, Manager, Environmental Engineering; McCain Foods Ltd. Peter Cormier, Manager, Environmental Engineering; McCain Foods Ltd.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-peter-cormier-900x900.jpg)
Peter Cormier
Manager, Environmental Engineering
McCain Foods Ltd.
Biography
![Deborah Donovan, Senior Vice President, Environment Health & Safety; Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. Deborah Donovan, Senior Vice President, Environment Health & Safety; Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-deborah-donovan-takeda-pharaceutical-1200x1200.jpg)
Deborah Donovan
Senior Vice President, Environment Health & Safety
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.
Biography
![Julie Fischer, Associate Research Professor and Director; Elizabeth R. Griffin Program at the Center for Global Health Science & Security - Georgetown University Julie Fischer, Associate Research Professor and Director; Elizabeth R. Griffin Program at the Center for Global Health Science & Security - Georgetown University](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-julie-fischer-phd-georgetown-university-800x800.jpg)
Julie Fischer
Associate Research Professor and Director
Georgetown University
Biography
![Stefani Fischer, Vice President of Information Technology; Bunzl Distribution USA LLC Stefani Fischer, Vice President of Information Technology; Bunzl Distribution USA LLC](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-stefanie-fischer-bunzl-500x500.jpg)
Stefani Fischer
Vice President of Information Technology
Bunzl Distribution USA LLC
Biography
![Edwin Foulke, Jr., Partner; Fisher & Phillips LLP - Former Assistant Secretary of Labor; Occupational Safety and Health Administration Edwin Foulke, Jr., Partner; Fisher & Phillips LLP - Former Assistant Secretary of Labor; Occupational Safety and Health Administration](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-edwin-foulke-phillips-fisher-1200x1200-min.jpg)
Edwin Foulke, Jr.
Partner
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Biography
![Jessica Fox, Senior Technical Executive; Electric Power Research Institute Jessica Fox, Senior Technical Executive; Electric Power Research Institute](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-jessica-fox-epri-800x800.jpg)
Jessica Fox
Senior Technical Executive
Electric Power Research Institute
Biography
![Danielle Frost, EHS Specialist; Liberty Packaging Danielle Frost, EHS Specialist; Liberty Packaging](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-danielle-frost-liberty-packaging-500x500.jpg)
Danielle Frost
EHS Specialist
Liberty Packaging
Biography
![Stephen Giles, Senior Director, EHS, Facilities & Sustainability; Hach Co. Stephen Giles, Senior Director, EHS, Facilities & Sustainability; Hach Co.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-stephen-giles-hach-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Stephen Giles
Senior Director, EHS, Facilities & Sustainability
Hach Co.
Biography
![Emily Hansroth, Senior Manager, ESH Common Systems; Lockheed Martin Corp. Emily Hansroth, Senior Manager, ESH Common Systems; Lockheed Martin Corp.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-emily-hansroth-lockheed-martin-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Emily Hansroth
Senior Manager, ESH Common Systems
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Biography
![Ryan Hicks, Director, EHS&S Compliance; Walmart Inc. Ryan Hicks, Director, EHS&S Compliance; Walmart Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-ryan-hicks-walmart-1200x1200-min.jpg)
Ryan Hicks
Director, EHS&S Compliance
Walmart Inc.
Biography
![Katy Jackson, Process Compliance Coordinator/Responsible Care Coordinator Engineer; Cornerstone Chemical Co. Katy Jackson, Process Compliance Coordinator/Responsible Care Coordinator Engineer; Cornerstone Chemical Co.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-katy-jackson-cornerstone-chemical-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Katy Jackson
Process Compliance Coordinator/Responsible Care Coordinator Engineer
Cornerstone Chemical Co.
Biography
![Brad Jennings, Safety Manager; CVS Health Corp. Brad Jennings, Safety Manager; CVS Health Corp.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-brad-jennings-cvs-health-500x500.jpg)
Brad Jennings
Safety Manager
CVS Health Corp.
Biography
![Kelsey Jessup, Project Director – Urban Conservation; The Nature Conservancy Kelsey Jessup, Project Director – Urban Conservation; The Nature Conservancy](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-kelsey-jessup-the-nature-conservancy-1200x1200-min.jpg)
Kelsey Jessup
Project Director – Urban Conservation
The Nature Conservancy
Biography
![Nurit Katz, Chief Sustainability Officer; University of California, Los Angeles Nurit Katz, Chief Sustainability Officer; University of California, Los Angeles](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-nurit-katz-ucla-500x500.jpg)
Nurit Katz
Chief Sustainability Officer
University of California, Los Angeles
Biography
![Misbah Khan, Machine Learning Scientist; VelocityEHS Misbah Khan, Machine Learning Scientist; VelocityEHS](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-misbah-khan-velocityehs-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Misbah Khan
Machine Learning Scientist
VelocityEHS
![Caron Koll, Consultant - PFAS Solution Lead; Antea Group USA Caron Koll, Consultant - PFAS Solution Lead; Antea Group USA](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-caron-koll-antea-group-300x300.jpg)
Caron Koll
Consultant - PFAS Solution Lead
Antea Group USA
Biography
![Brijesh Krishnan, Waste Management & Environmental Leader; Cummins Inc. Brijesh Krishnan, Waste Management & Environmental Leader; Cummins Inc.](http://impact2019.naem.org/site-images/speakers/naem-impact-sustainability-2019-conference-peer-advisors-brijesh-krishnan-cummins-250x250.jpg)
Brijesh Krishnan
Waste Management & Environmental Leader
Cummins Inc.
Biography
![Marcus Krause, Sustainability & HSE; KION Group Marcus Krause, Sustainability & HSE; KION Group](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-2021-conference-emis-2021-speakers-marcus-krause-kion-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Marcus Krause
Sustainability & HSE
KION Group
Biography
![Katrina Kroeze, Senior Advisor - ESG, Strategic Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement; GHD Katrina Kroeze, Senior Advisor - ESG, Strategic Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement; GHD](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-katrina-kroeze-ghd-500x500.jpg)
Katrina Kroeze
Senior Advisor - ESG, Strategic Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement
GHD
Biography
![James Lee, Senior EHS Engineer; Lockheed Martin Corp. James Lee, Senior EHS Engineer; Lockheed Martin Corp.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-james-lee-lockheed-martin-corp-1500x1500-min.jpg)
James Lee
Senior EHS Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Biography
![Nick Martin, Sustainability Practice Leader; Antea Group Nick Martin, Sustainability Practice Leader; Antea Group](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-nick-martin-antea-group-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Nick Martin
Sustainability Practice Leader
Antea Group
Biography
![Ryan Martin, Safety Professional; Tennessee Valley Authority Ryan Martin, Safety Professional; Tennessee Valley Authority](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-ryan-martin-tennessee-valley-authority-300x300.jpg)
Ryan Martin
Safety Professional
Tennessee Valley Authority
Biography
![Christine McCarty, Product Marketing Manager; Cority Christine McCarty, Product Marketing Manager; Cority](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-2021-conference-emis-2021-speakers-christine-mccarty-cority-500x500.jpg)
Christine McCarty
Product Marketing Manager
Cority
Biography
![Evan Meyer, Executive Director; Theodore Payne Foundation Evan Meyer, Executive Director; Theodore Payne Foundation](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-evan-meyer-theodore-payne-foundation-300x300.jpg)
Evan Meyer
Executive Director
Theodore Payne Foundation
Biography
![Chris Milici, Director, Operational Excellence; AptarGroup Inc. Chris Milici, Director, Operational Excellence; AptarGroup Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-chris-milici-aptargroup-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Chris Milici
Director, Operational Excellence
AptarGroup Inc.
Biography
![Mike Miller, Senior Vice President, EHS, Sustainability & Risk; Advance Auto Parts Inc. Mike Miller, Senior Vice President, EHS, Sustainability & Risk; Advance Auto Parts Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-mike-miller-advance-auto-parts-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Mike Miller
Senior Vice President, EHS, Sustainability & Risk
Advance Auto Parts Inc.
Biography
![Wade Miller, EHS Audit Lead; Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. Wade Miller, EHS Audit Lead; Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.](http://ehsforum2020.naem.org/forum-2020-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2020-wade-miller-takeda-pharmaceutical-500x500.jpg)
Wade Miller
EHS Audit Lead
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.
Biography
![Kelly Mowlavi, Global EHS&S Governance Director; Baxter International Inc. Kelly Mowlavi, Global EHS&S Governance Director;](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-kelly-mowlavi-baxter-200x200.jpg)
Kelly Mowlavi
Global EHS&S Governance Director
Baxter International Inc.
Biography
![Tim Murphy, Vice President, Environmental Performance; Walker Environmental Group Inc. Tim Murphy, Vice President, Environmental Performance; Walker Environmental Group Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-opex-conference-2019-speakers-tim-murphy-walker-industries-200x5b.jpeg)
Tim Murphy
Vice President, Environmental Performance
Walker Environmental Group Inc.
Biography
![Glen Murrell, Executive Director; Wyoming Energy Authority Glen Murrell, Executive Director; Wyoming Energy Authority](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-glen-murrell-wyoming-energy-authority-500x500.jpg)
Glen Murrell
Executive Director
Wyoming Energy Authority
Biography
![Taylor Murphy, Expert Services Manager; Enhesa Taylor Murphy, Expert Services Manager; Enhesa](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-taylor-murphy-enhesa-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Taylor Murphy
Expert Services Manager
Enhesa
Biography
![Ross Noble, Business Development Manager; ENHESA Ross Noble, Business Development Manager; ENHESA](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-ross-noble-enhesa-200x200.jpg)
Ross Noble
Business Development Manager
ENHESA
Biography
![Katie Ochoa, Director Corporate Sustainability; L3Harris Technologies Inc. Katie Ochoa, Director Corporate Sustainability; L3Harris Technologies Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2020-speakers-katie-ochoa-l3harris-technologies-1200x1200.jpg)
Katie Ochoa
Director Corporate Sustainability
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
Biography
![Carolina Ortega, Director of Sustainability; Nacero Inc. Carolina Ortega, Director of Sustainability; Nacero Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-carolina-ortega-nacero-700x700.jpg)
Carolina Ortega
Director of Sustainability
Nacero Inc.
Biography
![Peggy Otum, Co-Chair, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice; Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP Peggy Otum, Co-Chair, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice; Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-peggy-otum-wilmerhale-1000x1000-min.jpg)
Peggy Otum
Co-Chair, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Biography
![Allie Patton, Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Consultant; Ameren Corp. Allie Patton, Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Consultant; Ameren Corp.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-allie-patton-ameren-800x800.jpg)
Allie Patton
Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Consultant
Ameren Corp.
Biography
![Kristin Pelizza, Director EHSS; Heico Corp. Kristin Pelizza, Director EHSS; Heico Corp.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-kristen-pelizza-heico-300x300.jpg)
Kristin Pelizza
Director EHSS
Heico Corp.
Biography
![Amanda Petzinger, Associate Vice President; Benchmark Digital Partners LLC Amanda Petzinger, Associate Vice President; Benchmark Digital Partners LLC](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-amanda-petzinger-benchmark-digital-partners-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Amanda Petzinger
Associate Vice President
Benchmark Digital Partners LLC
Biography
![Charles Redinger, President; Redinger Group Charles Redinger, President; Redinger Group](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2020-speakers-charles-redinger-redinger-group-1000x1000-2.jpg)
Charles Redinger
President
Redinger Group
Biography
![Paul Robbertz, Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety; Danone North America Paul Robbertz, Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety; Danone North America](http://ehsforum2019.naem.org/forum-2019-images/peer-advisors/ehs-forum-2019-peer-advisor-paul-robbertz-danone-north-america-960x960.jpg)
Paul Robbertz
Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Danone North America
Biography
![Catherine Schladweiler, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability; Tucson Electric Power Catherine Schladweiler, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability; Tucson Electric Power](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-catherine-schladweiler-tucson-electric-power-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Catherine Schladweiler
Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability
Tucson Electric Power
Biography
![Erin Sorrell, Ph.D., M.Sc., Director; Elizabeth R. Griffin Program at the Center for Global Health & Security - Georgetown University Erin Sorrell, Ph.D., M.Sc., Director; Elizabeth R. Griffin Program at the Center for Global Health & Security - Georgetown University](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-erin-sorrell-phd-georgetown-university-800x800.jpg)
Erin Sorrell
Director
Elizabeth R. Griffin Program at the Center for Global Health & Security - Georgetown University
Biography
![Claire Standley, Associate Research Professor; Center for Global Health and Security - Georgetown University Claire Standley, Associate Research Professor; Center for Global Health and Security - Georgetown University](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-dr-claire-standley-georgetown-university-800x800.jpg)
Claire Standley
Associate Research Professor
enter for Global Health and Security - Georgetown University
Biography
![Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach, SASB Standards; Value Reporting Foundation Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach, SASB Standards; Value Reporting Foundation](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-neil-stewart-value-reporting-foundation.jpg)
Neil Stewart
Director of Corporate Outreach, SASB Standards
Value Reporting Foundation
Biography
![Braun Thompson, Director, Compliance Assurance; PPG Industries Inc. Braun Thompson, Director, Compliance Assurance; PPG Industries Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-opex-conference-2019-speakers-braun-thompson-ppg-industries-1200x1200.jpg)
Braun Thompson
Director, Compliance Assurance
PPG Industries Inc.
Biography
![Melissa Tominack, Corporate Sustainability Manager; American Electric Power Inc. Co. Melissa Tominack, Corporate Sustainability Manager; American Electric Power Inc. Co.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-melissa-tominack-american-electric-power-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Melissa Tominack
Corporate Sustainability Manager
American Electric Power Inc. Co.
Biography
![Lucas Wolfenden, EHS Information Management Sales Lead; Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Lucas Wolfenden, EHS Information Management Sales Lead; Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.](http://ehsforum2021.naem.org/forum-2021-images/speakers/naem-ehs-management-forum-2021-lucas-wolfenden-jacobs-engineering-1500x1500-min.jpg)
Lucas Wolfenden
EHS Information Management Sales Lead
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Biography