VOICE: The Core Values of the Women's Committee
At the heart of the EIA Women’s Committee is a commitment to creating space for connection, growth, and leadership within the environmental health and safety industry. Today, we are proud to share the values that guide our work and inspire our mission. Together, they form our VOICE — a clear reflection of who we are and what we stand for.
V – Values
We uphold integrity, respect, and inclusion in everything we do. Our work is grounded in principles that support the personal and professional growth of all women in our field.
O – Opportunity
We are dedicated to creating access to resources, relationships, and pathways that open doors — for learning, advancement, and leadership. We believe opportunity should be intentional and inclusive.
I – Impact
We are committed to making a difference — in our careers, our industry, and our communities. Through mentorship, education, and advocacy, we strive to leave a meaningful mark.
C – Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together. By building networks, exchanging ideas, and supporting one another, we strengthen not just individuals, but the entire environmental community.
E – Empowerment
We foster confidence, amplify voices, and encourage each woman to define success on her own terms. We lift as we climb.
Whether you are just starting your journey or decades into your career, your voice belongs here. Join us in shaping a more connected, empowered future for women in the environmental health and safety industry.
Women's Committee Mentorship Program
Danaya Wilson
Danaya Wilson is the CEO and Co-Founder of BetterCertify, a women-owned education and compliance company serving thousands of professionals annually. With more than 17 years of experience in leadership, workforce education, and regulated industries, she is passionate about building organizations where people and innovation can thrive. Danaya is also the author of Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change. Her leadership has been recognized by Denver Business Journal's 40 Under 40, Titan 100, and the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce's Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business. As a mentor, she hopes to help women navigate leadership, entrepreneurship, career growth, and meaningful change.
Mentorship focus areas: Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Marketing, Public Speaking, Certification Process
Alicia Coley
Alicia Coley, CIH is a Regional Services Specialist in Terracon’s Raleigh, North Carolina office with 20 years of experience. Services conducted by Alicia include inspections, development of specifications, and providing oversight for industrial hygiene (IH), asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality projects. Alicia has worked in healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, K-12 schools, power plants, animal processing facilities, and universities. She is passionate about helping the next generation grow in their career, both technically and professionally.
Mentorship focus areas: Project Management, Technical Knowledge, Public Speaking
Sarah Kalika
Sarah Kalika has 25 years of experience in environmental consulting, largely in the San Francisco Bay Area with additional work in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. She specializes in environmental site characterization, including Phase I and II ESAs, soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling for remedial action, soil sampling for waste hauling and disposal, Naturally Occurring Asbestos soil and rock sampling, Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plans for Bay Area Air Quality Management District compliance, and pre-demolition and pre-renovation asbestos and lead paint surveys. She has also prepared Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans as a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) under California's 2009 Construction Stormwater General Permit and handled annual SMARTS data submittals. She is a long-time active member of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG), serving as its President in 2024, co-founded AEG's Naturally Occurring Asbestos Technical Working Group in 2012 and IAEG Commission 39 for NOA in 2019, and maintains membership in ASTM Subgroup D22.07 and the Environmental Information Association (EIA).
Mentorship focus areas: Technical Knowledge, Leadership, Public Speaking
Amanda McKenney
Ms. McKenney is a Vice President, Senior Principal and National Manager of Terracon's Building Environmental Sciences practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the University of Georgia and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist. With more than 24 years of experience, Ms. McKenney has conducted a wide variety of hazardous and regulated building material consulting services in diverse business sectors and facility types nationwide. She is also an adjunct instructor with the University of Alabama, teaching various asbestos and lead-based paint courses.
Mentorship focus areas: Project Management, Technical Knowledge, Leadership, Certification Process
Catherine Mills
Catherine Mills is a respected leader in Canada's environmental consulting industry, with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, operations, and corporate growth. As Vice President of Business & Strategy at ECOH Management, she oversees organizational strategy, business performance, and initiatives supporting long-term growth and innovation. She has led large-scale environmental projects across Canada and the USA, from identification and feasibility analysis to negotiation. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Environmental Abatement Council of Canada (EACC), chairs its Marketing Committee, and is a member of Toronto CREW. She also serves as President of the Environmental Information Association.
Mentorship focus areas: Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Marketing, Public Speaking, Leadership
Courtney Connelly, CSP
Courtney Connelly, CSP, is the Manager of Charlotte Operations with the EI Group, with more than a decade of experience in occupational safety and industrial hygiene. Throughout her career, Courtney has grown from a technical professional into a leader responsible for managing projects, clients, and teams. She is also an experienced public speaker who is passionate about communicating with confidence and authenticity. As a mentor, Courtney hopes to help other women strengthen their project management skills, develop their own leadership style, become confident public speakers, and feel empowered to pursue new opportunities.
Mentorship focus areas: Project Management, Leadership, Public Speaking