Keynote and Distinguished Speakers

Sandra Long (CP-FS & REHS/RS) will be the Keynote Speaker at the start of our event on Wednesday morning (10/1). Please join us for Sandra's presentation on Women in Environmental Health Leadership. Sandra will lead us through an enticing discussion on the value of mentors, following your passion, and the impact you can make on your profession. The influence of women in the field of environmental health from a forty-year professional.

Sandra M. Long is the Environmental Health Manager for the Town of Addison, Texas. Her career in Environmental Health spans over 35 years. Ms. Long is a Past President of National Environmental Health Association, has served on the Sanitarian Advisory Committee to the State of Texas as Presiding Officer. She currently serves as a Practitioner on the National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council and on the Council for Food Protection.

There will be a very special Keynote Speaker the night of the banquet! Enjoy diner and the company of your collegues while listening to the the story of Rachel Scanlan. One of Colorado's own Environmental Health Specialists who made the transition to industry as Senior Food Safety Lead for Chick-fil-A.

Join us for her inspirational presentation Uniting for a Safer Plate: My Transition to Food Protection

This presentation outlines Rachel’s career transition from nutrition to food safety, driven by a commitment to prevent foodborne illness. She will share key lessons learned and highlight how collaboration between government and industry is essential for robust public health protection.

Bio:

Rachel Scanlan is a Senior Project Lead on the Restaurant Food Safety team at Chick-fil-A. She specializes in food safety training and supports the 3^rd party auditing program. Her first role at Chick-fil-A focused on regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, she was an auditor and trainer with EcoSure and an Environmental Health Specialist in Weld County. She has a Master’s degree in Food Science and Food Safety from Colorado State University. Rachel participates in multiple professional support organizations and advisory boards, including the National Environmental Health Association and Conference on Food Protection. She is passionate about food safety training and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. In her free time, you will find her reading, running, and embracing her new love of swimming.