Diana Simmes
Pesticide Medical Education Director
University of California Davis Extension
- MPH in Maternal and Child Health and Health Law (Boston University)
- 20+ years experience in public health and applied research including serving in PI and Co-Investigator roles
- Extensive experience collaborating with healthcare providers including coalition development
- 15+ years project management experience including quality improvement and patient safety
- Consultant, invited speaker, and extensive experience in hospital and clinical settings
Rebecca Belloso
Public Education Specialist
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
- BS in Environmental Toxicology, UC Davis; MPH with a focus in Environmental Health, UC Davis
- Master's thesis evaluated the California Medical Supervision Program, designed to protect agricultural workers from excessive exposures to toxic pesticides
- Previously worked as an Environmental Scientist with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, CalEPA
- Experience with medical provider outreach and training
- Honored for contributions in leadership roles within departmental, regional and national groups
Kaci Buhl
Oregon State University
- Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinator in Oregon
- Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology
- 10 years as the Project Coordinator of the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at Oregon State University
- Worked in pesticide enforcement and incident coordination at the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Suzanne Forsyth
Co-Chair
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
- B.S. in Environmental Toxicology UC Davis; MPH in Public Health UC Berkeley
- Nearly 30 years' experience in serving pesticide regulatory officials and stakeholders at the tribal, state and federal levels
- Experience as a pesticide registration chemist, water quality specialist, and risk assessment associate bringing subject matter specificity to her work in pesticide safety education
- Formerly served as Coordinator for the Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC)
- 18 years successfully managed the nationally acclaimed Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP)
- In 2014 honored with Life Membership to the American Association of Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)
Ann Marie O'Shea
PERC Marketing Specialist
AMOS and Advisors, LLC
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Drexel University
- B.A. in Communications & Psychology, La Salle University
- President and CEO, Amos and Advisors, LLC
- Seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of strategic, financial, marketing, and operational skills and successes
PERC-med Projects
Resources for the prevention, recognition, and treatment of pesticide-related health conditions.