Marion Beckerink introduced speaker Tom Calderone, president/CEO of WNED who Prior to joining Buffalo Toronto Public Media in August 2021, Tom Calderone held leadership positions with Spotify, VH1 and MTV and served as a consultant for media companies. Calderone was the Global Head of Content Partnership/Global Head of Studios for Spotify, pioneering the company’s expansion into new areas of audio and video content, including podcasts and mobile-friendly video series.
Becky Robbins introduced this week’s guest speaker. Nellie Brown, who also spoke to the club in late November about how to take care of yourself, returned this week to speak to members about Cannabis in the Workplace. Nellie is the Workplace Health and Safety Program Director of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She is a certified industrial hygienist and provides expertise for the Cannabis Workforce Initiative. She provides industrial hygiene services for the Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine at ECMC - WNY, a clinic funded by the State Department of Health. With Nellie again was Carrie Wieder, a licensed social worker, who is part of the center’s clinic for the past six years.
Max Eimiller, Striders Board Member introduced our own Jen Swan-Leuze, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Striders, a multi-faceted community organization, offering diversified programs that incorporate its mission to “Mentor and guide youth through education, advocacy and athletics.” The goal of the organization is to help youth graduate high school inspired with the knowledge, skill and confidence required for successful college and career experiences.
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