Toxic air contaminants: scientific community

Sheryl Magzamen, PhD (Academia) - Is an Associate Professor at Colorado State University in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences as well as the Epidemiology Concentration Lead at the Colorado School of Public Health. Dr. Magzamen specializes in examining how social and environmental factors intersect in chronic diseases, particularly respiratory health. Her work involves creating advanced exposure assessment models for childhood and occupational respiratory diseases in community and agricultural settings. Her current research employs novel methods to analyze environmental pollutant mixtures in community-based studies.

Tami McMullin, PhD (Industry) - As a Senior Toxicologist at CTEH, Dr. McMullin brings over 13 years of experience in a range of disciplines, including public health, regulatory toxicology, and environmental risk assessment. Her expertise lies in consulting toxicology with a specialization in the areas of industrial and agricultural chemicals, personal care products, and medical devices. Her work also includes health risk assessments related to chemical exposures and addressing public health concerns in the oil and gas sector.

Annareli Morales, PhD (Government) - As an Atmospheric Scientist and Environmental Health Specialist at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, Dr. Morales conducts comprehensive air quality policy analyses, addressing criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants, air toxins, and greenhouse gasses. Her areas of expertise include mountain meteorology and cloud microphysics. She also excels in bilingual science communication and education, making complex scientific concepts accessible to diverse audiences.

Meagan Weisner, PhD (Non Profit) - As a Senior Health Scientist for the Global Clean Air program for the Environmental Defense Fund, Dr. Weisner is dedicated to researching the health effects associated with living near unconventional oil and gas sites and areas with air toxic exposure. Her past research efforts have focused on socio-economic disparities related to metal exposure and the impact of climate change on minority communities. She has a strong foundation in GIS, epidemiology, and environmental justice, contributing significantly to these fields.

Michelle Mabson, MPH (Non Profit) - As a Staff Scientist at Earthjustice's Healthy Communities Program, Ms. Mabson has a robust professional history that includes working at the EPA's Office of Children’s Health Protection and significant research in environmental health. She serves as a member of the NAACP’s Climate and Environmental Justice Committee which works to reduce harmful emissions and advocate for increased air monitoring in Black and Brown communities. Ms. Mabson is also pursuing her DrPH at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health through the Health Initiatives Fellowship.

Alison Bauer, PhD (Academia) - An accomplished Environmental and Occupational Toxicologist and Cancer Biologist, Dr. Bauer serves as an Associate Professor at the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She is interested in how environmental and occupational exposures to toxicants contribute to human lung diseases, particularly asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancer. The focus of her research is on determining the molecular mechanisms driving these diseases, and use these mechanistic insights to predict disease incidence, provide data for improved policies and risk assessment, and develop preventive and interventive strategies for improving outcomes in human health.

Uni Blake, DrPH (Industry) - As the Director for Environmental Health and Community Engagement at the American Petroleum Institute, Dr. Blake brings a wealth of knowledge from her 15 years in Toxicology prior to joining API. She is a seasoned professional in environmental health and sustainability, with extensive experience in addressing environmental exposures in the energy sector. Her responsibilities include leading strategic policy analyses and pioneering sustainable initiatives, emphasizing energy justice and active stakeholder engagement.

Brendan Lawlor, BS (Government) - Serving as the Senior Air Quality Specialist for the Love My Air Program with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE). Brendan oversees the air quality sensor network that monitors and reports the levels of air pollution in different areas of Denver. He combines his experience in environmental health and data analysis to find effective ways to improve the air quality and raise awareness among the public. He is motivated by his passion for tackling environmental issues and improving health outcomes.