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
