16th ADAO Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference

Asbestos: Art, Advocacy and Shared Stories” Film Festival

Washington, DC

September 17 – 18, 2021

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021: FILM FESTIVAL: ART, ADVOCACY, AND SHARED STORIES

Linda Reinstein: Opening Remarks

Christine Oliver, MD, MPH, MSc, AM Moderator: Welcome

Barbara Minty McQueen: Video Message of Support

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, Silver Sponsor: Message

Paolo Monico: The Mother

Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC, Platinum Sponsor: Message

Julie Gundlach: Keynote Address

Conor B. Lewis and Zack Johnson: Dirty Laundry

Linda Reinstein, ADAO Briefing: Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy

Ellen Costa, PM Moderator

The Gori Law Firm, Gold Sponsor: Message

Daniel Lambo: Breathless

Ellen Costa, PM Moderator

Kim Cecchini: Candle Lighting (Live)

Jill Cagle, Candle Lighting Performance: You Raise Me Up (Live)

Linda Reinstein: Closing Remarks (Live)

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021: ACADEMIC CONFERENCE

Linda Reinstein: Opening Remarks

Mavis Nye, International Welcome

 

Session I: Progress and Challenges from the Frontline

Brad Black, MD: Moderator

Anna Forgie: Warrior

Linda Reinstein & Dr. Raja Flores: Presentation

Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH: Presentation

Arthur L. Frank, MD, PhD: Presentation

Earl Dotter: Presentation

 

Session II: Medical Advancements: Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases

Steven Markowitz, MD, DrPH, Moderator

Laura and Bob Kuzmick: Wcarriors

Jacqueline M. Moline, MD, MSc, Presentation

Andrea Wolf, MD, MPH: Presentation

Steven Markowitz, MD, DrPH: Presentation

Brad Black, MD: Presentation

Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH: Introduction

Rebecca L. Reindel, MS, MPH, Safety and Health Director, AFL-CIO; Keynote Address

 

Session III: Prevention: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do?

Tom Laubenthal, Moderator

Jessica Mattmuller: Warrior

Kelly Trautner: American Federation of Teachers, Presentation

Simon Butt-Bethlendy, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health: Presentation

Robert Sussman, JD: Presentation

Mark Catlin: Presentation

Tony Rich: Presentation

Kathy Best, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, University of Maryland, Introduction

Wendy Ruderman, Journalist: Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture

 

Session IV: Global Ban Asbestos Action

Richa Patel, ADAO Communications Director, India

Fernanda Giannasi: Brazil

Barry Castleman, ScD: Italy

Harminder Bains, Solicitor: England

Carmen Lima: Portugal

Ehi Iden: Africa

Barry Robson: Australia

Linda Reinstein: Closing Remarks

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021: AWARDS AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Linda Reinstein: Opening Remarks

Jordan Zevon: Performance

Linda and Emily Reinstein, Presenters, Honoree: Barry Robson: The Alan Reinstein Award

Linda and Emily Reinstein, Presenters, Honoree: Robert Sussman: The Alan Reinstein Award

Dr. Steven Markowitz, Presenter, Honoree: Dr. Jacqueline M. Moline, The Dr. Irving Selikoff: Lifetime Achievement Award

Ellen Costa, Presenter, Honoree: Former Congressman John Shimkus: The Tribute of Hope Award

Jessica Mattmuller, Presenter, Honoree: Congressman Paul Tonko: The Tribute of Hope Award

Dr. Richard Lemen, Presenter, Honoree: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act Supporters: The Tribute of Inspiration Award

Jordan Zevon, Presenter, Honoree: Judd Apatow: Warren Zevon “Keep Me in Your Heart” Tribute Award

Kathy Best, Presenter, Honoree: Wendy Ruderman: The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture

Dr. Celeste Monforton, Presenter, Honoree: Rebecca L. Reindel, MS, MPH, Safety and Health Director, AFL-CIO

Brent Kynoch, Presenter, Honoree: Julie Gundlach

Kim Cecchini, Sponsorship Recognition

Ellen Costa, Presenter, Platinum Sponsor: Todd Adamitis: Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC

Ellen Costa, Presenter, Gold Sponsor: Sara Salger: The Gori Law Firm

Ellen Costa, Presenter, Silver Sponsor: Chris Meisenkothen: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen

Linda Reinstein: Closing Remarks