Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Affiliation
Presentations
Timeline
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ANGELINE LATSCH, MS

Twin Lake,United States

Summary

Experienced environmental health and safety professional with 10 years in environmental laboratories. Holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management, specializing in regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainability. Pursuing a second Master of Science degree in Water Resource Policy to expand expertise in water resource management and environmental policy development.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

EnviroHealth Advisors
Muskegon, MI

Environmental Consultant
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead cross-sector collaboration efforts to identify and address environmental health concerns affecting Muskegon County residents.
  • Manage partnerships with local organizations and Muskegon County Public Health to leverage resources and maximize program impact.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings to promote community engagement and gather input for environmental health initiatives.
  • Established and grew a consulting firm specializing in environmental health and safety advisory services for public and private sectors.

Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center
Muskegon, MI

Environmental Laboratory Analyst
10.2016 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Perform over 20 different methods of complex laboratory analysis of wastewater, groundwater, and industrial samples in accordance with Standard Methods and/or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to meet requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
  • Investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.
  • Establish new instrumentation and/or techniques in accordance with Standard Methods and the EPA.
  • Update laboratory procedures to expand sampling requirements to analyze emerging pollutants or public health concerns within municipal wastewater.
  • Evaluate laboratory practices for hazards and provide recommendations and/or adjustments to prevent injury or illness.

Alpha Analytical
Westborough, MA

Analytical Chemist
05.2015 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Confirmed analytical methods performed were in accordance with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) for auditing purposes.
  • Developed improved techniques and laboratory practices in association with the LEAN manufacturing system.
  • Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.

Education

Columbia Southern University

Master of Science from Environmental Management/OHS
06.2022

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science from Biology
01.2013

Grand Valley State University

Master of Science from Water Resource Policy

Skills

  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Quality control
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Report and technical writing
  • Training & Development

Certification

  • HAZWOPER 40
  • LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management
  • Water Environment Federation (WEF) Integrated Leadership

Professional Affiliation

Muskegon County Partnership for Environmental Health

-Is a joint effort focused on protecting and enhancing the health and well-being of Muskegon County residents by addressing pressing environmental issues through partnerships, program development and community engagement. 

COVID-19 Sewer Epidemiology Team (CSET)

- Collaborative initiative aimed at monitoring health by analyzing wastewater for pathogens. By leveraging sewer-based epidemiology, this program has the ability to detect various pathogens across Muskegon County, providing an early warning system for potential health risks. The CSET team includes experts from Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), Public Health - Muskegon County and Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center. 

Presentations

Latsch, A., Eslick, M., Porter, A.

Michigan Premiere Public Health Conference; October 2024; Muskegon, MI.

Tardani, R., Porter, A., Rediske, R., MCRRC. 

GO WITH THE FLOW: Public Health Wastewater Monitoring in Michigan; May 2023; Lansing, MI. 

Timeline

Environmental Consultant

EnviroHealth Advisors
08.2024 - Current

Environmental Laboratory Analyst

Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center
10.2016 - 07.2024

Analytical Chemist

Alpha Analytical
05.2015 - 10.2016

Columbia Southern University

Master of Science from Environmental Management/OHS

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Science from Biology

Grand Valley State University

Master of Science from Water Resource Policy
  • HAZWOPER 40
  • LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management
  • Water Environment Federation (WEF) Integrated Leadership
ANGELINE LATSCH, MS