AZEHA committees are designated as either standing committees which operate continuously, or special committees which meet to handle a specific task or issue and disband once the stated goals are accomplished. Chairs of the committees shall be appointed by the President, subject to final approval by the Board of Directors. All active committees are listed below.
Members: If you are interested in joining one of the below committees, contact the committee chairs.
Education committeE
(Standing) Chaired by the President-Elect, this committee consists of at least three (3) members. This committee advises the Board of Directors on educational matters and promotes the pursuit of knowledge about environmental health.
Chair: Jared Matte
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Publication Committee
(Standing) Chaired by the Newsletter Editor, this committee consists of two (2) additional members—one selected from the Board of Directors and a member-at-large. This committee assists and advises the Newsletter Editor in assembling and editing the newsletter.
Chair/Newsletter Editor: Jared Matte
Committee Member: Jackie Ward
Finance Committee
(Standing) Chaired by the Treasurer, this committee consists of three (3) members, including the President-Elect. This committee develops the association budget in line-item format for each fiscal year, and assists and advises the Treasurer.
Chair: Jennifer Podulka
Committee Member: Jared Matte
Website committee
(Special) This committee maintains and organizes the Association website, keeping it up-to-date for members and the public alike.
Chair: Bianca Arriaga
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legislation committee
(Standing) This committee consists of at least two (2) members. It reviews existing and proposed state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations regarding public health and the environment, and makes recommendations for action to the Board of Directors.
Chair: Blanca Caballero
Committee Member: Joel Hustedt
conference committee
(Special) This committee plans and organizes conferences and membership meetings for the Association, working closely with the Education Committee.
Committee Members: Bianca Arriaga
Michael Britt
membership committee
(Standing) This committee consists of at least two (2) members. It studies ways and means of increasing the general membership of the Association, and assists the Board of Directors in maintaining a current membership list and mailing list for distributing newsletters, ballots, minutes, and membership renewals.
Chair: Kory Skelton Committee Member: Cristy Zarate