Kathleen "Katie" G. V. Melville, PhD has an 18-year career working in health, risk, and crisis communication for state, local, and federal public health agencies and serving as consultant on various public health projects. Katie is passionate about supporting those who are interested in pursuing careers in the field of public health. She knows first-hand the challenges and rewards of working in public health and loves to share what she knows with those who are both new and seasoned professionals.

Kyle Winkler is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with extensive experience in occupational safety and health within academic and research settings, specializing in exposure assessments, industrial hygiene, and emergency response. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), regularly contributing to industry conferences and educational sessions. In addition to their responsibilities as an industrial hygienist, Mr.

Catherine Taylor’s work is focused on the primary prevention of family violence, particularly child physical abuse, corporal punishment, and intimate partner violence.