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The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) held its annual meeting during the AIHA Connect 2025 conference, where a new Board of Directors was inducted for the 2025-2026 term. The board, featuring diverse professionals in occupational and environmental health, aims to advance worker health through strategic planning. Key figures include President Bradley S. King and Vice President Cheryl Marcham, among others. The first strategic planning meeting is set for July in New Orleans, promising to define the future direction of the association.
Kansas City, MO — The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) held its annual business meeting during the AIHA Connect 2025 conference, where the new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term was officially inducted. This event marked a significant leadership transition as AIHA continues to focus on promoting and safeguarding worker health.
The newly elected Board includes a diverse group of professionals with extensive experience in occupational and environmental health and safety. The officers appointed for this term are:
- President: Bradley S. King, PhD, MPH, CIH
- President-Elect: Nancy M. McClellan, MPH, CIH, CHMM
- Vice President: Cheryl Marcham, PhD, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA
- Past President: Nicole M.H. Greeson, MS, CIH
- Secretary: Justine Parker, CIH, CSP, CPH, CHMM
- Treasurer: Lucinette Alvarado Rivera, CIH
- Treasurer-Elect: Eric R. White, MPH, CIH, CSP
Furthermore, the Board of Directors also includes several directors-at-large, specifically:
- Isabel Bacarella, MPH, CIH, CSP
- Vanessa A. Brady, MS, CIH, CSP
- Matthew M. Dahm, PhD
- John R. Moore III, CIH, CSP
- Bradley Rodgers, MS, MBA, CIH, CSP
- Amy Snow, CIH
The first Strategic Planning meeting for the 2025-2026 Board is set for July in New Orleans, Louisiana, which will also host the AIHA Connect 2026 conference. This meeting will be pivotal in setting the direction for the association in the coming years.
Lawrence Sloan, CEO of AIHA, highlighted the invaluable contributions of each Board member and emphasized their unique perspectives that will be instrumental in advancing AIHA’s mission. He also acknowledged the outgoing Board members for their service, which included former Past President Dina M. Siegel, former Secretary Pamela A. Kostle, and former Director-at-Large Bryan Seal.
Cheryl Marcham, who was elected as Vice President, brings valuable experience as she previously served as a director-at-large and has been involved in numerous AIHA committees. Isabel Bacarella, also elected as director-at-large, has a long-standing history with AIHA since joining in 2010 and has held several leadership positions within the organization. Amy Snow, another key figure elected to the Board, has contributed significantly through various working groups and development of important guidance documents.
Notably, Justine Parker and Eric R. White transition from their previous roles as directors-at-large to the positions of secretary and treasurer, respectively, further strengthening the leadership team.
AIHA, founded in 1939, serves as a key resource for professionals committed to occupational and environmental health and safety across multiple sectors. The organization provides tools, support, and a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing among industry leaders. As the new Board steps into its roles, it aims to further enhance the health and safety of workers through proactive initiatives and strategic planning.
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- Business Wire: AIHA Announces New 2025-2026 Board Members
- Wikipedia: Occupational Health
- Bluefield Daily Telegraph: AIHA Announces New Board Members
- Google Search: Occupational Safety and Health
- Business Wire: AIHA Announces Sponsors for AIHA Connect 2025 Conference
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Health and Safety at Work
