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ADAO Prepares for the 10th Congressional Staff Briefing on September 13, 2016 in Washington, DC

Posted on August 1, 2016 Take Action Now: Call Your Two U.S. Senators! Invite and encourage their Health and Environmental Senate Staffers to attend. Briefing Flyer This year has already been monumental for ADAO in terms of legislative progress, and we're working hard to capitalize on the momentum we've earned. Following the passage of sweeping reform to the Toxic Substances Control [...]

2019-08-03T11:26:51-07:00August 4th, 2016|

Domani Tripam, ADAO State Leadership Team – Midwestern Regional Co-Director

Domani M. Tripam became involved with ADAO after her “SuperDad” was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2011.  She is passionate about educating others about their risks of asbestos exposure and ways to protect themselves and their families as well as supporting ADAO in their efforts to create change for all who have been affected by asbestos.  [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:00-07:00May 19th, 2016|

Mike Mattmuller, ADAO State Leadership Team – Eastern Regional Co-Director

Mike Mattmuller was born in Mayfield Heights, OH, but now lives in Westminster, MD and  works as a civil engineer. Since being diagnosed with mesothelioma four years ago at age 29, Mike and his wife, Jessica, have become strong advocates to ban asbestos and promote research for a cure. Mike will be sharing his story for the first time at the ADAO Congressional Staff Briefing. ADAO Share Your Story:  “Staying Positive” – Mike’s Story Eastern Region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,  Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.

2019-08-03T11:27:00-07:00May 19th, 2016|

Paul Zygielbaum, ADAO State Leadership Team – Western Regional Co-Director

Paul Zygielbaum, ADAO State Leadership Team - Western Region Co-Director, is a retired executive and entrepreneur, whose career spans the aerospace, electric utility, electronic communications and medical device industries. Paul holds master’s degrees in engineering and applied science from the California Institute of Technology and in business administration from Golden Gate University. Paul has published technical papers, [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:00-07:00May 19th, 2016|

Mark Catlin, ADAO Prevention Advisory Board

Mark Catlin  is the former Occupational Health and Safety Director (retired) for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing two million healthcare, service and public workers in the United States and Canada. An industrial hygienist and health and safety activist, since 1981, he has been involved with asbestos issues over his entire career, from investigating [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:02-07:00May 13th, 2016|
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