Renew, Refresh, Recharge: Revolutionizing Tomorrow’s Sustainability Landscape
Harold Mitchell Jr., Founder, The ReGenesis Institute
Connecting the Dots: How Eco-Factors Impact Human Health & Well-Being
Environmental factors such as air pollution, heat, and climate change can strongly influence health outcomes. Hear from leading experts as they unravel critical health issues, discuss the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, and explore innovative solutions for healthier communities.
Ashley Ward, PhD, Director, Heat Policy Innovation Hub, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University
Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources, Center for Human Health and the Environment, NC State University
Robert Tighe, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Environmental Science and Policy, Duke University
Sydney Warner, BS, Medical Student, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Moderator: Sherri White-Williamson, JD, MPA, Director of Environmental Justice Strategy, North Carolina Conservation Network
NC Case Story: Successful Environmental Policy for Cleaner Air and Improved Health
Kim Lyerly, MD, George Barth Geller Professor of Cancer Research, Professor of Surgery, Pathology and Immunology, Duke University
William Ross Jr., JD, Former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Yes, And…Going Beyond Eco-Anxiety to Understand the Impacts of Climate Change and Environmental Issues on Mental Health
Delve into the intricate ties between our environment and our mental well-being. Panelists will consider the repercussions of climate change-related disasters, while discussing how we can build resilience and foster improved mental health in a changing world through ecotherapy, environmental justice, journalism, and more.
Jennifer Runkle, PhD, Environmental Epidemiology, North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies, NC State University, and Director of Science, Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health, and Equity
Justin Cook, Pulitzer Center Grantee, Journalist and Photographer
Rajendra Morey, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine
Johnette Walser, MSW, LCSW, LSSW, Assistant Professor, UNC-Greensboro Department of Social Work, Ecotherapist
Moderator: Emily Wolfe, MSW, LCSW, Health Manager, CleanAIRE NC
Creating Meaningful Change Through Collaboration
Discover how diverse perspectives are driving solutions for healthier communities. This panel brings together leaders from government, academia, and nonprofit organizations to share insights on forging effective partnerships and initiatives to create meaningful change.
Virginia Guidry, PhD, MPH, Branch Head, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology, NC Department of Health and Human Services
Neasha Graves, MPA, Environmental Health Outreach Manager, Center for Public Engagement with Science, UNC Institute for the Environment, UNC-Chapel Hill
Daisha Wall, MSc, CleanAIRE NC Community Science Program Manager
Shree Dorestant, DM, MPA, Chief Officer of Sustainability and Resilience, City of Greensboro
Moderator: Crystal Dixon, MPH, MA, Associate Professor, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University
