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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|

2016 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Agenda: “Where Knowledge and Action Unite”

12th Annual ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference – “Where Knowledge and Action Unite” April 8 - 10, 2016 in Washington, D.C. 2016 Conference Info | 2005 – 2015 Conferences Infographic | Events | Agenda | Awards Dinner | Honorees | Speakers | Speaker Information | Family Tour | Sponsors | Brunch | Media  | Tributes | Conference Program | Live Stream [...]

2024-03-19T13:50:35-07:00April 25th, 2016|

ADAO Conference: Hear Paul Brodeur and Clarence Borel’s Granddaughter Talk about Truth, Justice, and the Asbestos Industry on Trial

Posted on March 11, 2016 Once in a lifetime ADAO conference opportunity When Clarence Borel filed a lawsuit in 1969 against the asbestos manufacturers responsible for causing his mesothelioma, he had no idea his individual search for justice would impact the lives of thousands of Americans. But his case proved the power of an individual’s [...]

2019-08-03T11:27:09-07:00March 11th, 2016|

“I Lost My Best Friend and the Love of My Life” – Hermann’s Story

Posted on February 12, 2016  We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website. [...]

2024-10-09T13:33:26-07:00February 15th, 2016|
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