Mission Statement: “Share environmental knowledge, host bi-directional discussions, and report data back to build Cobre Valley community members capacity to work together towards a resilient and healthy future.”
As paid Board members, their role is to oversee project specifics, build community awareness, and help guide data sharing methods and strategies. CAB members agree to:
• Learn more about the project and research
• Get up-to-date information
• Actively participate in the decision-making process
• Assist in interpreting environmental monitoring, exposure assessment, and risk data
• Assist in the design of data report back materials
• Discuss community concerns
• Come to meetings and actively participate.
• Encourage others to participate.
• Help us inform others about the project
• Provide information and expertise.
• Provide support
Savannah Barajas
Gila County Epidemiologist
Neil Blindauer
Licensed Realtor
Mannie Bowler
Unit Manager/Community Liaison for Arizona Department of Environmental Air Quality
Tina Gardner
Gila County Resident
Mariano Gonzalez Jr.
Globe, AZ Councilman District 5
Stella Gore
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager for Gila County
Vanessa Long
Accountant for Gila County Public Works
Dorothy "DJ" Louise Johnson
Independent Contractor/ Community Involvement Coordinator
Melanie Mendez
Recycling and Landfill Operations Manager for Gila County Public Works
Regina Ortega-Leonardi
Community Engagement Coordinator for Gila County
Alexis Rivera
Miami, AZ Town Manager
Evan Schmitz
Environmental Health Specialist
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