Welcome to Module 1 Emergency Response Introduction of the AMCA's Mosquito Management During a Public Health Emergency Virtual Training Program.
Emergency Response Introduction
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Dr. Chelsea Gridley-Smith is the Director of Environmental Health at NACCHO, providing management and leadership over Vector Control, Climate Change, Food Safety, Environmental Health Practice, and Water Preparedness. At NACCHO, she has represented the organization on the Environmental Health and Equity Coalition, the Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaborative, and the National Vector Borne Disease Network. Dr. Gridley-Smith began her career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health and led NACCHO’s vector control and climate change programs for three years before assuming the Director role. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Albany, State University of New York, School of Public Health. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY with a minor in Chemistry.
An experienced leader in entomology, Leigh-Anne Lawton specializes in vector surveillance and control programs in regions affected by arthropod-borne diseases. Her background includes managing diverse teams in remote locations and collaborating with clients on impactful reports and recommendations. Leigh-Anne served on a technical committee for malaria and dengue initiatives in Papua New Guinea. Her current role as the State Entomologist with the Texas Department of State Health Services involves educational outreach and mosquito surveillance. In this role, Leigh-Anne has responded to both natural disaster and disease related mosquito emergencies. With a M.S. focused on medical entomology and extensive field experience, Leigh-Anne is dedicated to advancing public health through effective entomological practices and community education.