Join toxin subject matter experts, including Nicole Deziel and Krystal Pollitt, Associate Professors at Yale School of Public Health, for an in-depth discussion on toxins released by LA wildfires. This session will cover air quality impacts, pollutants, health risks, and air quality monitoring both indoors and outdoors. Experts will provide actionable solutions to mitigate exposure and answer pre-submitted and live questions from participants. This Webinar is sponsored by YaleWomen, Yale Club of LA, and Yale School of Public Health.
Speakers
Dr. Nicole Deziel: Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Environmental Health Sciences) at Yale School of Public Health and Co-Director of the Yale Center for Perinatal, Pediatric, and Environmental Epidemiology. With a PhD from Johns Hopkins, her research focuses on exposure assessment for environmental contaminants and their health impacts, including cancer and developmental effects. She has studied chemical exposures from oil and gas development and consumer products and has testified before the U.S. Senate on related health risks.
Dr. Krystal Pollitt: Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Environmental Health) at Yale School of Public Health, with a secondary appointment in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. She holds a PhD in Environmental Toxicology from King’s College London. Her research explores the human exposome, using advanced mass spectrometry and wearable technologies like the FreshAir wristband to monitor personal exposure to airborne contaminants. She received the 2022 Joan M. Daisey Outstanding Young Scientist Award for her contributions to exposure science.
Moderator
Ann T. Freedman is an outcomes-driven executive, consultant, and entrepreneur, as well as the founder and principal of Transitions Consulting LLC. She has extensive experience in transformational leadership across Fortune 100 corporations, leading financial services firms, top-tier consulting organizations, and nonprofit, educational, healthcare, hospital administration, and insurance sectors. Ann holds dual master’s degrees in Public Health (MPH) and Hospital Administration (MHA) from the Yale School of Medicine and the Yale School of Public Health. She also serves on the YaleWomen Governing Council and Programs Committee.
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