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The Nexus Lounge

For Students and Early Career Professionals

The Nexus

Network, recharge, learn, and relax in The Nexus, a lounge specifically designed for students and early career professionals! The Nexus will be open Monday through Wednesday during specific times noted in the program.

Returning this year is the ever-popular “Lessons in Leadership.” This casual setting allows for you to hear from accomplished professionals in the field and have a Q&A session afterward. Presenters include our opening keynote speaker, AIHA's named award winners, board members, and volunteer group and committee members (schedule below)

New This Year! The Head Shot Café, sponsored by BGC, will be located in the Nexus Lounge on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

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Lessons in Leadership Presenters (as of 3/21/25)

Lesson in Leadership Schedule (confirmed speakers noted in bold):

Monday, May 20, 20234                                                                                                                                               
12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m.Welcome and thank you - Mike Ierardi
12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Opening Keynote Speaker- David Finch
1:00 pm.-1:15 p.m.

TBD

1:15 pm.-1:30 p.m.2025 Recipient of the AIHA Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award for Outstanding OEHS Practice - Donald M. Weekes
1:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.

2025 Recipient of the AIHA Yant Award for Outstanding International Service



Tuesday, May 21, 2024
12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m.2025 Recipient of the AIHA Edward J. Baier Technical Achievement Award
12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
AIHA Board President
1:00 pm.-1:15 p.m.

2025 Recipient of the AIHA President’s Award for Distinguished Service to AIHA Award

1:15 pm.-1:30 p.m.

2025 Recipient of the AIHA Kusnetz Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Early Career Professional - Rayna D. Brown

1:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.

2025 Recipient of the AIHA Alice Hamilton Award for Social Responsibility - Mary J. Enrio




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