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2026/2027 EH Leadership Academy Application

1.Your information(Required.)
2.Employment Information(Required.)
3.Agency type(Required.)
4.Do you work full time for this agency?(Required.)
5.Supervisor's name(Required.)
6.Supervisor's email(Required.)
7.Supervisor's Phone Number(Required.)
8.Do you currently hold a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian credential?(Required.)
9.What agency issues your REHS/RS credential?
10.Are you a current member of NEHA?(Required.)
11.Please indicate if you are a member of a NEHA affiliate.(Required.)
12.Staff size of workforce(Required.)
13.Job title(Required.)
14.Job responsibilities(Required.)
15.Years of environmental health experience(Required.)
16.In-person attendance at the NEHA's 2027 Annual Educational Conference (AEC) is mandatory. The 2027 AEC location is Portland, Oregon from June 28 – July 1, 2027. Can you commit to attending?(Required.)
17.Please list any other leadership training programs you have attended.(Required.)
18.What areas of environmental health have you worked in? (Check all that apply)(Required.)
19.Please list all credentials, certifications, and/or degrees(Required.)
20.A one-page letter of support to participate in this program from your department head or immediate supervisor is required. This letter should detail your accomplishments, why they feel you would be a good fit for the program, and their understanding of the time commitment involved. Either upload a copy here (preferred) or email a PDF copy to ehlaprogram@neha.org.(Required.)
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21.Please provide a personal statement, so we can learn more about you. Your statement should be no more than 500 words and include your motivation, what you expect to gain, and how participating in NEHA’s Leadership Academy aligns with your EH career. Also, include any other information that you believe makes you a good candidate. Tip: Keep your writing sincere, concise and focused on your career.(Required.)
22.The tuition for this program is $2,000.  Will your employer be able to provide financial assistance for you to attend program?(Required.)
23.Partial, nominal tuition assistance may be available. Please provide a description of why you require financial support.
24.By typing your full name below, I hereby certify that the above information is complete and accurate. I also fully understand and agree to the following:

• Provide a written letter of support from my department head or supervisor to be a part of this leadership academy. Written letter of support must be submitted with the application.

• Attend all online training modules of NEHA’s leadership program, which requires a commitment of one year. The modules will be once a month and last 4 hours.

• Show up on time to all online and in-person program modules, ready to learn.

• Complete all required pre- and post- module course assignments on time.

• Engage in dialogue with fellow program participants and instructors to enrich the program.

• Participate in group settings when the program assignment demands such.

• Agree to participate in one-on-one and/or group sessions with a mentor for a set amount of time, once a month.

•Complete all post module and program evaluations.

• Provide feedback on program content and materials to the leadership program’s administrative team to help improve the program.

• Work on an independent year-end capstone project which must benefit either your organization, community served, or the EH workforce.

• Attend all activities associated with the leadership academy at NEHA’s 2027 Annual Educational Conference. Please be aware that the cost of AEC registration and any travel or lodging are not included in the program fee.

• Be a NEHA member in good standing throughout the entirety of the program.
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