Name
Workforce panel - Environmental health champions?
Session Type
Panel Session
Location Name
Golden Ballroom
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speakers
Dr Kirstin Ross , Flinders University, Australia 
Mr Adam Choonara
Ms Gayle Davis , Cardiff Metropolitan University,
Dr Henry Dawson , Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Dr Louise Dunn , Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Dr. David Dyjack , National Environmental Health Assn, United States
Dr. Toni Hannelly , Curtin University, Australia
Associate Professor Zena Lynch , University of Birmingham,
Mr Graeme Mitchell , Liverpool John Moores University,
Dr Matilde Rodrigues , School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal
Lindsay Shaw , Ulster University,
Mr Adam Choonara
Ms Gayle Davis , Cardiff Metropolitan University,
Dr Henry Dawson , Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Dr Louise Dunn , Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Dr. David Dyjack , National Environmental Health Assn, United States
Dr. Toni Hannelly , Curtin University, Australia
Associate Professor Zena Lynch , University of Birmingham,
Mr Graeme Mitchell , Liverpool John Moores University,
Dr Matilde Rodrigues , School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal
Lindsay Shaw , Ulster University,
Description
The environmental health profession is characterised by individuals with foundational knowledge in both natural and social sciences. Given these professional attributes, coupled with the field-based nature of their work, environmental health professionals are uniquely suited to play pivotal roles in advancing public health in communities. Regretfully the profession remains an obscure option to individuals considering a career in health, resulting in insufficient environmental health professionals. This panel will assemble educational leaders from Europe, Australia, and North America to examine and discuss potential solutions to enhance our talent pipeline. We will also be inviting the audience to participate.