Ashley Miller has had a remarkably diverse career in environmental health.  From a local inspector, to some of the largest company's in the country, she has worked in environmental health her entire career.  

Ashley joins us for a wide ranging conversation about her years working with , and shares with us the exciting work that she is now doing at NEHA.

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Meet Mahek Zaveri, one of the bright new faces shaping the future of Environmental Health.

By the time most teenagers in the U.S. were just getting their driver’s license, Mahek was already a fully trained dentist, performing advanced procedures like root canals. After moving to the United States to pursue her Master’s in Public Health, she discovered her true passion: Environmental Health.

Mahek recently completed NEHA’s internship program this summer and will graduate this December, with plans to begin her career in a local Environmental Health Department.

In this inspiring conversation, Mahek shares her journey from dentistry to public health, offering insight into:

Why she transitioned from dentistry to environmental health

Her experience as part of NEHA’s Environmental Health internship program

How the next generation is stepping up to meet the challenges in public health and safety

Why young professionals are critical to the future of Environmental Health

With many thought leaders calling for a new generation to carry the field forward, Mahek proves there is a smart, passionate, and motivated group of future leaders ready to make an impact.

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🏗️ In this episode of Beyond Data Management, we sit down with Christine Brakefield, former building official, to explore how municipal building and code departments are transforming the way plan design reviews are done.

Discover how the DigePlan platform is helping local governments bring the plan review process online, using AI-enabled technology to make building departments more contractor-friendly, builder-friendly, and efficient than ever before.

Christine shares her unique insights on:

The shift from paper-based to digital plan review

How AI is streamlining municipal code compliance

Why DigePlan is a game-changer for builders, contractors, and code officials

The future of building inspections and permit approvals in a digital world

If you’re a contractor, builder, code enforcement official, or public sector leader, this episode will give you a first look at how GovTech innovation is reshaping the construction and permitting industry.

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#DigePlan #BuildingCode #AI #GovTech #ConstructionTech #DigitalPlanReview #CodeEnforcement

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In this episode of Beyond Data Management, we dive into the exciting growth and big changes happening at HS GovTech, the leading provider of digital solutions for the Environmental Health community.

Join the conversation with our new CEO, Eric Thomas, and Co-founder, CTO & Head of Product, Silas Garrison, as they share insights on:

HS GovTech’s vision for the future of environmental health technology

How new leadership will impact innovation and growth

Upcoming product developments designed to better serve public health departments and environmental health professionals

Whether you’re part of the environmental health community, a public health leader, or simply interested in how GovTech innovation is shaping the future, this conversation offers valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

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What if a tiny parasite could destroy the U.S. livestock industry?
In this episode of the Beyond Data Podcast, we talk with Dr. David Dyjack (who called this threat out back in May as being real but not in the news - during a conversation on this podcast.) and he breaks down the shocking threat posed by the New World Screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite making a dangerous comeback. Discover how it spreads, why it’s so deadly to cattle, and what’s being done to stop it.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:15 What is the New World Screwworm?
04:30 Why It’s a Threat to U.S. Livestock
08:10 Historical Outbreaks & Eradication Efforts
12:20 Current Status & Prevention Measures
18:00 The Big Question: Are We Ready?

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In this Spotlight segment from the Beyond Data Management Podcast we talk about a health inspector viewer submission of a video of the nastiest thing they came across in a restaurant - McDonald's"  kitchen during a health inspection.

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In this segment from the full episode.  We discuss a side bet between two health inspectors as to whether observing an employee in a restaurant kitchen using a pocket knife to cut potato's is a health code violations.

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Today's episode features a panel of EH professionals, and former health inspectors, answering viewer questions about health inspection scenario's including:

"I observed someone in restaurant kitchen cutting a potato with a pocket knife - is it a violation?" 

Also, check out the video at the end - of a violation an inspector ranks as one of the top 3 nastiest all time violations they've seen.

The panel includes:
Caitlin Gappa the founding director of the Douglas County Colorado Environmental Health Department.  You can reach Caitlin at [email protected] 

Melissa Rogerson, former supervisor at the El Paso County Colorado Environmental Health Department.  You can reach Melissa at [email protected]

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On this episode, Cameron chats with HS's very own Kristen Geary about her life as an environmental health professional and restaurant inspector.

A former Environmental Health Inspector and supervisor for Jackson County, Missouri, and still currently the manager of the State of Missouri Environmental Health Association.  Kristen dives into her story of working at the county office as an admin, she took a leap of faith and tells us more about how she fell in love with EH even after the Field Training, Inspections, Science, and so much more! 

Kristen also shares some of the unbelievable stories of situations she's encountered as a health inspector.

The BEST PART?! Kristen, is one of HSGT's Senior Project Managers, using her real work EH experience, including implementing HS as a client at her FORMER agency client, Kristen is paying it forward helping EH agencies around the country take their agency and data BEYOND! As not just a Vendor, we are a Partner!

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In this special segment, live from NEHA AEC 2025 in Phoenix, we chat with Shelly Wallingford the Director of Food Safety at Sprouts Farmers Market, a supermarket chain with 443 locations in 24 states.  Shelly has enjoyed a long career in environmental health, working for years with agencies on the regulatory side - as an inspector - before going to the private sector.

Shelly shares her journey and discusses the criticality of industry and regulators working as partners in the interest of public health and safety.

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