Past EPN Events

  1. The Big Darby Accord, 20 Years Later: Incorporating Conservation in Regional Growth

    Feb 10, 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm

  2. Old-Growth Forests in Ohio: Lessons for Forest Stewardship in a Changing Environment

    Jan 13, 2026, 7:15am - 9:30am

    This program featured Rick Gardner (Chief Botanist, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves (DNAP), Dr. Simon Power (Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), The Ohio State University), Brian Kane (Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Old-Growth Forest Network), Brent Charette (Director of Land Stewardship, Arc of Appalachia), Jeff Johnson (Chief, ODNR DNAP), Ellie Ewing (JD, Outgoing Executive Director, Captina Conservancy, and Lecturer, SENR, OSU)

  3. EPN Signature Winter Event - Planting the Pathway: Connecting Pollinator Habitat through Community Collaboration

    Dec 10, 2025, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

    This program featured Chandler Frenken (Associate Manager of Sustainability, amika), Christopher Patterson (Environmental Professionals Network Student Assistant and Senior Capstone Student), Dr. Karen Goodell (Professor, Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University Newark), Dr. Terry Hermsen (Community Leader, North Central Ohio Pollinator Pathway), Christopher L. Wyche (Councilmember, Columbus City Council), Max Rosenthal (Director of Environmental Awareness, Final Third Foundation), and Craig Toothman (Board Member and President, Franklin County Pollinator Pathway)

  4. Emerging GIS Applications for Community and Environmental Health

    Nov 13, 2025, 7:15am - 9:30am

    This program featured Jessica St-Pierre (GIS Specialist, Ohio State University Libraries), Julia Reed (Student Ambassador, Ohio State School of Environment and Natural Resources), Bryan O'Reilly, (Data Scientist, Burgess & Niple), Aaron Laver (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, GEOACE), Ellie Schiappa (Conservation Associate, Black Swamp Conservancy), Chelsea Keefer (Restoration Biologist, Stream + Wetlands Foundation), Dr. Harvey Miller (Professor of Geography and Director, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA) at Ohio State)

  5. Sustainable Finance: Values-Based Investing for Environmental and Financial Health

    Oct 14, 2025, 7:15am - 10:45am

    This program featured Lauren Glessman (Student Ambassador, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University) Chris Ellwood (Financial Advisor, Edward Jones), Chris Ito (CEO, FFI Solutions), and Dr. Steven Quiring (Professor, Department of Geography, Ohio State)

  6. Film Screening: How to Poison a Planet, featuring a Q&A with Rob Bilott

    Sep 26, 2025, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    This program featured Dean Kathy Seward Northern, JD (Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Professional Identity & Jones Day/Robert M. Duncan Designated Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law), David Hanselmann (Member, Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and original Founder and Coordinator of the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) at Ohio State), Rob Bilott, JD (Taft Law Firm; Author, Exposure), Juliana Huizenga, PhD (Senior Environmental Engineer, Cyclopure), and Callia Téllez (2L Student, Ohio State, Moritz College of Law.)

  7. From Policy to Practice: Navigating Shifts in Federal and State Environmental Policies

    Sep 26, 2025, 7:15am - 9:30am

    This event featured Bella Shorr (Environmental Policy Major, The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), Chris Yoder (Research Director, Midwest Biodiversity Institute (MBI), Trent Dougherty (Executive Director, MBI; Partner, Hubay Dougherty), Nathan Johnson (Senior Attorney for Land and Water, Ohio Environmental Council), Mary Turocy (Director of Policy and Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy Ohio), and Ramiro Berardo, PhD (Professor of Environmental and Natural Resources Policy, SENR)

  8. From Classroom to Career: Connecting Ohio Educators and Environmental Professionals for Student Pathways

    Jul 21, 2025, 9:00am - 4:45pm

    This program featured Christina Vera (Board Member, Columbus City Schools (CCS) Board of Education), Kwesi Kambon (Vice President, Friends of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks), Angie Burke (Manager of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement, The Nature Conservancy), Esther DeBusk (Lecturer, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University), Malyn Imai (K-12 Science Specialist, CCS), Jill Snyder (Visitor Engagement Manager, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks), Larry Peck (Deputy Director, Metro Parks), Amy Boros (Science Teacher, Hull Prairie Intermediate School), Shari Insley (5th Grade Math & Science Teacher, North Olmsted City Schools), Brenda Metcalf (Executive Director, Environmental Education Council of Ohio), Heather Allen (Coordinator, Spruce Run Nature Center), Nicole Jackson (Environmental Education Specialist and Birder), Jenny Adkins (PWS, Director of Business Development and Marketing, MAD Scientist Associates, LLC), Kelly Bohrer (Private Consultant), Abby Ditomassi (Wildlife Education Coordinator, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife), Heather Sheets (Project Learning Tree State Coordinator, ODNR, Division of Forestry), Dennis Clement (Environmental Specialist II, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Education)

  9. Sustainability in Growth at the New Albany International Business Park

    Jun 10, 2025, 11:00am - 4:30pm

    This program featured Dr. Gary Pierzynski (Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University), Sara Zeigler (Economic Development Manager, City of New Albany), Carol Kauffman (Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Environmental Council), Adam Lehmann (Central Ohio Water Manager, The Nature Conservancy), Amy Newsock (Global Associate Director of Freshwater Outcomes, The Nature Conservancy), Joe Rozza (PE, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ryan Companies), Jeff King (Vice President and Head of ESG, Bath and Body Works), Dr. Usman Khan (Water Strategy Lead, Amazon Web Services), Kristy Hawthorne (Executive Director, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District), Mike Schmidt (President, Licking County Foundation), Chris Christian (Planning Manager, Community Development Department, City of New Albany), Emily Smith (Director, Site Development and Community Affairs, Intel Corporation) and Kevin Hoggatt (Director of State Government Affairs for Ohio at Intel Corporation).

  10. Farm to Fashion: Natural fiber footprints and futures

    Apr 21, 2025, 4:45pm - 7:30pm

    This program featured Dr. Tasha Lewis (Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University), Lisa Goldsand (Founder, Circular Thrift, LLC), Dr. Helen Trejo (Associate Professor, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management, Huntley College of Agriculture in Cal Poly Pomona), Jess Boeke & Sarah Pottle (Co-Founders, The Rust Belt Fibershed), Laurel Shouvlin (Co-Owner, Bluebird Hills Farm), Celeste Malvar-Stewart (Professor, Columbus College of Art and Design), Bill Bridgeforth (Owner, Bridgeforth Farms), Troy Bridgeforth (Bridgeforth Farms), Sarah Moore (Associate Vice President of ESG, Victoria’s Secret & Co.), Matt Griffin (Manager of Sustainability Reporting, Victoria’s Secret & Co.), TJ Richardson (Co-Founder and President, The Ohio Hemp Company), & Justin Helt (Co-Founder and CEO, The Ohio Hemp Co.), Abbe Turner (Executive Director, Common Greens), and Lily Turner (Board of Directors Member, Three Rivers Fibershed).

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