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Jade Heckman, MPH

Jade Heckman, MPH
Associate Scientist

Jade Heckman, MPH

Associate Scientist

Ms. Jade Heckman combines a background in environmental science with experience in public and environmental health to support healthier and safer environments. She has experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting, exposure assessment, and hazard identification. She also has experience in environmental sampling and research, including field studies and community engagement on environmental health issues. Her professional interests are centered around the intersection of public health and environmental issues, particularly those related to occupational exposures, environmental contaminants, and climate change.

Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Science

Industrial Hygiene Program Development, Various Sites, Pennsylvania Assisted with the development of a corporate industrial hygiene program by conducting hazard identification, creating sampling plans, sampling, and authoring exposure assessments to create objective quality evidence. Assisted in improving laboratory processes and equipment handling as well as conducting chemical inventories.

Sampling

Environmental Sampling, East Palestine, Ohio Conducted soil, tap water, and in-home air sampling at the homes of residents affected by a large transportation-related contaminant release to the environment as part of a large research project.

Environmental Health Investigations

Animal Bite Report Investigation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Investigated public health reports related to animal bites and focused on rabies prevention. Collaborated with community members and health officials to obtain incident information and ensure the safety of the residents and animals involved. Educated involved parties on relevant laws and public health risks related to the incident.

Wildlife Monitoring

Wildlife Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Assisted with the rehabilitation of native wildlife species. Investigated and treated common zoonotic diseases as well as human impacts on the health of wildlife.

Metals Toxicology and Assessment

Mercury Use in Artisanal Gold Mining, Suriname, South America Researched the public and environmental health effects of the use of mercury in artisanal gold mining. Discussed the impacts of mining and mercury contamination with local village residents.
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