The Coalition does its work through its Volunteer Committees. Please take a few minutes to learn more about the Coalition. Find a role that interests you and then join us.

The Screening and Professional Education Committee informs healthcare providers about lead hazards, advocates for enforcement of NYS mandated testing of children for exposure to lead at 1 and again at 2 years of age, and works to implement systemic policy change. Members of the committee include pediatricians, nurses, educators, and representatives of the Monroe County Dept of Public Health, University of Rochester, ABC HeadStart, Excellus, Monroe Plan for Medical Care, and MVP Healthcare.

The Government Relations Committee translates the work of the other committees into actionable legislative and regulatory initiatives and provides legal and legislative insight to Coalition discussions. Members of the committee include representatives of the University of Rochester, Rochester Housing Authority, Rochester City School District, Monroe County Dept of Public Health, Empire Justice, City of Rochester, and Highland Family Medicine.

The Finance Committee manages the Coalition’s financial records and makes monthly status reports to the Board of Directors.

The Education and Outreach Committee guides the outreach and educational activities of the Coalition. Members of the committee include parents and representatives of ACM Laboratories, University of Rochester, City of Rochester, ABC Lead Resource Center, Group 14621, Monroe County Board of Education, Monroe County Dept of Public Health, Childcare Council, Perinatal Network of Monroe County, and the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency.

The Housing Committee promotes Lead Safe Working Practices and works to inform contractors, homeowners, childcare providers, and other affected workers about the Environmental Protection Agency's Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule.  Members of the committee include EPA certified Lead Risk Assessors and representatives of the City of Rochester, Monroe County Dept of Public Health, Rochester Housing Authority, Better Contractors Bureau, The Housing Council, Neighborworks Rochester, Jade Enterprises, Interstate Property Inspections, and RC Shaheen Paint Co.

The Science Committee monitors the latest research about lead poisoning and ensures that all members of the Coalition have a sound scientific basis for the conclusions we reach and the actions we advocate. 

Unless otherwise noted, all committee meetings take place at the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency located at 1150 University Ave. Please click here for directions.