Monday, August 18, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Join ESA leaders and Science Policy Fellows to hear about ways and whys to get involved at the local, state, and federal level in advocating for entomology! Whatever level of engagement you're interested in, there are opportunities for you to make your voice heard!
Moderator: Marianne Alleyne
Panelists: Jennifer Henke, Karla Addesso, DeShae Dillard, Lewis James Bartlett
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Jennifer Henke, BCE is a Past President of the ESA. She is the Laboratory Manager at the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, where she manages the laboratory group which conducts adult mosquito surveillance, tests for arboviruses, examines the efficacy of pesticide products, and evaluates control products and strategies targeting mosquitoes and fire ants. Her work includes collaborating with researchers from universities and government agencies to explore novel control strategies for vectors in the desert. |
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Karla Addesso |
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Lewis James Bartlett |
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DeShae Dillard |