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ABBY BURTON, Senior Environmental Analyst - ERG, Inc.

Abby Burton is a senior environmental analyst at Eastern Research Group, Inc. She supports EPA Region 9s work with the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), conducting data quality outreach, assisting with TRI training webinars, and supporting other regional TRI needs. Ms. Burton also supports TRI work for EPA Headquarters, such as development of the annual TRI National Analysis. She is currently studying to become a credentialled EPCRA inspector. Through her ongoing TRI support to EPA, Ms. Burton maintains a cutting edge knowledge of TRI.

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ALEEM SHAFI, Hazardous Materials Specialist III - Yolo County EHD

Aleem M. Shafi, Hazardous Materials Specialist III, Yolo County Environmental Health Department. I have over 23 years of experience as a Hazardous Materials Specialist with Yolo County. Currently, I am a CUPA Inspector in the Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, AST and UST programs. By consistently participating in continuing education, I maintain CSTI Certified Hazardous Materials Specialist and ICC Certified UST Inspector. In addition, I am a member of the Emergency Response Team for Yolo County.

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ALLISON WESCOTT, Deputy Director, Office of Communications - DTSC

Allison Wescott, Deputy Director of the Office of Communications at DTSC.

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ALVIN DONG, RMPPS - Los Angeles City Fire Dept

Alvin currently works for the Los Angeles Fire Department conducting CalARP, APSA and Hazardous Materials Inspections and is a member of the City's Emergency Response Team.

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ALVIN LAL, CUPA Manager - Stanislaus County DER

Alvin Lal is the CUPA Manager at Stanislaus County Environmental Resources and Chair for the CUPA Forum for the FY 2023-2024. He is a CSTI Certified Hazardous Materials Specialist and oversees the CUPA Programs, Site Mitigation, Emergency Response, and Household Hazardous Waste Programs at Stanislaus County. He is also a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and was a Health Inspector with the County from 2005 to 2010. Alvin Lal is a Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator and Chaired the Central Valley Chemical Safety Day Committee in Modesto CA from 2018 to 2020. He has a wealth of experience in Hazardous Materials, Food Safety, Audits, and Inspections. Alvin has a B.S. in Biological Science with a concentration in microbiology.

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AMBER CAMARENA, Environmental Scientist - State Water Board

Amber Camarena is an Environmental Scientist and ICC-certified Inspector with the Underground Storage Tank Enforcement Unit in the Office of Enforcement at the State Water Resources Control Board. Amber assists with the enforcement of California statutes and regulations related to underground storage tanks, including the Focused Enforcement of Recalcitrant and Significant Violators (FERSV) initiative, permanent closure of single-walled tank systems, and investigation of cases referred to the UST unit. She has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Sacramento State University, with an interest in analytical and forensic chemistry.

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AMY SEGUI, Assistant Fire Marshal - Petaluma Fire Dept

My name is Amy Segui. I am the Assistant Fire Marshal for Petaluma Fire Department in Petaluma, CA. I supervise prevention staff including Fire Inspectors, enforce compliance within the CUPA, conduct plan reviews, serve on the Emergency Management and Leadership teams, and work as a Fire and Arson Investigator, leading our Investigator Program. I am active in CUPA, conducting fire and CUPA/Hazardous Materials inspections and enforcement throughout the City. I also instruct at the California Conference of Arson Investigators and manages courses for fire investigation students.

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ANA BUI, Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist - Santa Clara County DEH

Ana Bui is a Senior Hazardous Materials Specialist with Santa Clara County's Department of Environmental Health. Ana leads the UST team in the Hazardous Materials Compliance Division and conducts CUPA inspections throughout the county as well as provides training to our UST inspectors.

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ANDREW KONG, District Manager - CAL/OSHA

I am Andrew Kong. I am the district manager of DOSH's statewide PSM program in charge of the refinery group in Southern California. My office is located in Santa Ana, Orange County. I am a member of the Inter-Agency-Refinery-Task Force, IRTF.

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ANDY SMITH, Senior Consultant - Environmental Resource Ctr

Andy Smith Senior Consultant Environmental Resource Center

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ANGELA SAMAYOA, Plan Checker - Fire Prevention II - Long Beach CUPA

Angela Samayoa is presently employed as a Plan Checker - Fire Prevention II by the Long Beach CUPA within the Fire Department. Current duties include UST/AST Plan Check (and associated inspections), UST program compliance inspections, and other duties as assigned.

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ANGELLA BROWN, Analyst - DTSC

Angella Brown, Associate Governmental Program Analyst for the Department of Toxic Substances Control located in Sacramento, CA. Currently serving as lead analyst for the electronic Verification Questionnaire, Hazardous Waste Transporter Registrations, support analyst for the Biennial and Annual Facilities Reports, as well as regulatory and statutory interpretation and application.

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ANTOINETTE STETZENMEYER, Haz Mat Specialist - Alameda County DEH

--Antoinette Stetzenmeyer --Senior Hazardous Material Specialist --Alameda County Department of Environmental Health --Lead for the Hazardous Material Business Program and Clean Water Programs Performs --Conducts Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Hazardous Waste Generator, Underground Storage Tank, and Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act inspections for over 100 facilities

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APRIL RANNEY, Environmental Program Manager I - DTSC

April Ranney, Ph.D. Environmental Program Manager I for the Berkeley-Clovis Office of the Enforcement and Emergency Response Division for the Department of Toxic Substance Control. I oversee the Berkeley-Clovis branch that inspects and enforces the Hazardous Waste Control Laws at various hazardous waste facilities (treatment, storage, and disposal facilities; generators; hazardous waste transporters; e-waste facilities; etc.) throughout the state. In addition, I oversee the CUPA oversight team that performs audits and assists CUPAs statewide.

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ARLEEN GURFIELD, Supervising Environmental Health Specialist - San Diego County DEHQ

My name is Arleen Gurfield. I have worked for the County of San Diego for over 15 years and am currently a Supervising Environmental Health Specialist (SEHS) for the Hazardous Materials Division (HMD). As a SEHS for over 7 years, I oversee the inspection, compliance, and enforcement of 3,500 facilities. I am also the technical lead for hazardous waste in San Diego County and am the Co-Chair for the Southern California hazardous waste Technical Advisory Group. My technical specialties are in Research Laboratories, Healthcare Facilities, and Shooting Ranges.

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ASHLEY ADAMI, Associate Environmental Specialist - Condor Earth Technologies

Ashley Adami, Associate Environmental Specialist, environmental compliance.

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AUSTIN LEMIRE-BAETEN, Water Resources Control Engineer - State Water Board

Austin is a Water Resources Control Engineer at the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality, UST Leak Prevention Unit. He performs reviews of third-party evaluations of leak detection equipment to determine if they meet performance standards required by California Code of Regulations. Austin provides statutory and regulatory guidance for UST stakeholders. He is currently leading the rewriting of Title 23, chapter 16

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BOB WENZLAU, Chief Executive Officer - Terradex

Bob Wenzlau is the Founder and President of Terradex. Terradex is a technology service applying domain expertise in remedy protection and geospatial services to now manage the stewardship of 20,000 sites globally. His duties include product development, industry and regulatory practice development and client service. Through his collaboration with customers, all the innovations within Terradex have been created.

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BONNY LEW, Environmental Scientist - DTSC

Bonny Lew, Supervising Senior Environmental Scientist at the Office of Criminal Investigations in the Department of Toxic Substances Control, specializes in hazardous waste management regulation and handles facility inspections, hazardous waste complaints, and statewide cases typically involving waste audits.

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BRANDEN HENDRIX, Environmental Health Specialist - Del Norte County EH

My name is Branden Hendrix and my title is Registered Environmental Health Specialist. I work for Del Norte County Community Development Department in the Environmental Health Division. Our division is currently directing all CUPA programs for the county of Del Norte.

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