17th ADAO Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia
Atlanta, Georgia
September 16 – 17, 2022
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022: Asbestos: “ART, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION” Festival
Ellen Costa: Moderator
Fernanda Giannasi and Inácio Teixeira
Kathy Best: The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture Introduction
David Boraks: The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture
Kim Cecchini, Candle Lighting
Jill Cagle, Performance
Linda Reinstein Close
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022: ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Session I: Progress and Challenges from the Frontline (MODERATOR: Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH)
Linda Reinstein Open
Opening & Mavis Nye: International Welcome
Introduction: PLATINUM Sponsor- Perry Browder, Simmons Hanly Conroy
Warriors: Sean (in person) and Nicole Shields
Bob Sussman, JD
Session II: Medical Advancements: Diagnosing and Treating Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases (MODERATOR: Arthur Frank, MD, PhD)
Warrior: Laura Baker
Christine Oliver, MD, PhD, MPH, MS
The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture (MODERATOR: Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH)
Introduction/Setup: Celeste Monforton, DrPH, MPH
Introduction: Kathy Best
David Boraks, The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture
Introduction: PLATINUM Sponsor – Perry Browder, Simmons Hanly Conroy
Session III: Prevention: Legacy Asbestos: What Is It? Where Is It? What Do I Do? (MODERATOR: Dr. Richard Lemen)
Warrior: Toby MacDonald
Session IV: Global Ban Asbestos Action (MODERATOR: Brent Kynoch)
Introduction: GOLD Sponsor – Greg Sandifer, The Gori Law Firm
Rory O’Neill: (United Kingdom)
Linda Reinstein Close
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2022: AWARDS AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY
Linda Reinstein Open
Awards Ceremony with Performance by Jordan Zevon, Singer, Songwriter, Film Composer and ADAO Spokesperson
Presenter: Linda and Emily Reinstein
Honoree: Inácio Teixeira, The Alan Reinstein Award
Presenter: Linda and Emily Reinstein
Honoree: Laura Baker, The Alan Reinstein Award
Presenter: Dr. Arthur Frank
Honoree: Dr. Melissa McDiarmid, The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award
Presenter: Dr. Raja Flores
Honoree: Dr. Andrea Wolf, The Dr. Irving Selikoff Award
Presenter: Dr. Barry Castleman
Honoree: Vicky Franzinetti, The Tribute of Hope Award
Presenter: Linda Reinstein
Honoree: ADAO v. EPA Co-plaintiffs, The Tribute of Inspiration Award (Accepted by Bob Sussman)
Presenter: Dr. Richard Lemen
Honoree: David Boraks, The Andrew Schneider Memorial Lecture
Presenter: Celeste Monforton
Honoree: Rory O’Neill, The Tribute of Unity Award
Presenter: Ellen Costa
Platinum Sponsor: Simmons Hanly Conroy, LLC (Accepted by Perry Browder)
Presenter: Ellen Costa
Gold Sponsor: The Gori Law Firm (Accepted by Sara Salger)
Presenter: Kim Cecchini
Silver Sponsor: Bailey Glasser LLP (Accepted by Michael “Mickey” Robb)
Presenter: Kim Cecchini
Silver Sponsor: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (Accepted by Chris Meisenkothen)
