NEHA

Our association supports the advancement of environmental health professionals for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all. In addition to maintaining high standards of practice and testing for our credentialing programs, we provide training and resources for continuing education through courses and textbooks, hosting an annual conference, fostering networking and career growth, and publishing the peer-reviewed Journal of Environmental Health.

We are governed by a 14-member board of directors and benefit from various committees and technical advisors who serve as subject matter experts. Our association employs approximately 50 professionals dedicated to providing quality programs to our members.

Our Mission

Drawing on the original effort that led to our creation, the association today stands as a strong professional society with more than 6,000 members across the nation. Our mission, "To build, sustain, and empower an effective environmental health workforce" is as relevant today as it was when the organization was founded.

Advancement is defined in terms of both education and motivation. The basis for our activities is the belief that the professional who is educated and motivated will make the greatest contribution to the healthful environmental goals which we all seek. Accordingly, great emphasis is placed on providing educational and motivational opportunities. At our conferences, for example, tremendous attention is paid to developing a quality educational program that not only imparts knowledge to the attendee but, also, through the very quality of the presentations, inspires the attendee to do more upon returning to their job.

Our Vision

Healthy environments. Protected communities. Empowered professionals.