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OEHS professionals use the latest breakthroughs in science, technology, engineering, and research to anticipate potential threats to workers and their communities. Many of these threats surround us daily, as an unseen enemy that these professionals, these heroes, are trained to recognize.

Where They Work

OEHS Professionals Are Everywhere

Here are just a few places they work to keep you safe.

  • Chemical companies
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Colleges and universities
  • Government agencies
  • Research labs
  • Mining
  • US Military
  • Consulting firms
  • Aerospace programs
  • Hospitals
  • Energy companies
  • Public utilities
  • Insurance companies
  • Technology firms

AIHA Heroes: Their Stories

Meet the OEHS professionals working to keep workers and communities safe.

Alex Cardone

Alex Cardone

CIH, CSP

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Brie M. McMahan

Brie M. McMahan

PhD, MS, AIC

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Christina M. Collins

Christina M. Collins

MPH, CIH, CSP

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Kyle Naylor

Kyle Naylor

MSPH, CIH, CSP

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Precious Diaz

Precious Diaz

MPH

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Meet the Heroes

Our Original IH Heroes: Where are they today?

As AIHA’s universe has expanded, so too have the original IH Heroes evolved.

James

James

Early Career Professional

Started his career in Cincinnati. Today, he’s building expertise as a rising OEHS practitioner.

Jordan

Jordan

Early Career Professional

Made the jump from student to professional in St. Louis. Today, an early-career OEHS practitioner growing into the field.

Marcus

Marcus

Technical Lead, EPA

A Seattle construction safety officer who pursued his MS and PhD at UIC. Today, he leads exposure prevention initiatives at the U.S. EPA.

Melinda

Melinda

Senior Consultant

Born to a Pittsburgh steel mill family, she pivoted from pre-med into industrial hygiene. Today, a senior consultant in IH and risk management.

Ramone

Ramone

Director, Training Division

A Lubbock high school science teacher who pursued a Public Health PhD after a hurricane. Today, he leads training and emergency preparedness.

Rebecca

Rebecca

Principal Consultant

An Army veteran from Winter Park who built a career in epidemiology. Today, a Principal Consultant partnering with HHS.

Sarah

Sarah

Vice President, AIHA

A gifted violinist whose calling found her at Ground Zero. After decades shaping the profession, she now serves as AIHA’s Vice President.

Stephen

Stephen

Senior Advisor

A mountaineer turned mining engineer and “green mining” pioneer. Now semi-retired, advising governments and mentoring the next generation.


The Comic Series

Read the original IH Heroes adventures

Follow the original IH Heroes as they tackle hazards in the field across three illustrated adventures.

IH Heroes Comic #1: The Human Factor

Issue #1

The Human Factor

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IH Heroes Comic #2: On the Fly

Issue #2

On the Fly

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IH Heroes Comic #3: Ghostly Inspiration

Issue #3

Ghostly Inspiration

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IH Heroes are currently only available in digital format.