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Our Body Art Committee is comprised of public and private sector experts working in partnership to provide outcomes in the following priority areas:

• Development and update of our Body Art Model Code (BAMC) and accompanying Annex, which reflects best practices and standardized procedures to ensure public health and safety in the field of body art
• Identification and development of body art-related policy statements
• Identification of training gaps, needs of the profession, and emerging issues, with recommendations for addressing these and other issues
• Identification of best practices, successes, and challenges for environmental health professionals working in the field of body art
• Guidance, input, and participation in the development of our body art initiatives
• Promotion and dissemination of body art materials and resources
• Ongoing collaboration with organizations interested in ensuring best practices and safety in the field

Mission

To be a resource for environmental health professionals and NEHA leadership dedicated to developing resources and programs, increasing workforce capacity and fostering improved body art practices to protect public health.

Committee Membership Guidelines

Our Body Art Committee's focus is developing resources to support common-sense regulations, risk-based inspections, and public health. Committee members demonstrate leadership skills, integrity, and professionalism throughout all committee initiatives.

• Two-year commitment
  • Participate in monthly meetings
  • Participate in at least one sub-committee during BAMC update process
  • Participate for the duration of the BAMC update cycle
  • Participate in at least one workgroup
• Provide input on proposed projects
• Have at least five years of experience as a regulator and/or in the body art industry
• Committee Guidance

The committee membership application period is open annually in September. Contact bodyart@neha.org to learn more.

Members

Our Body Art Committee is comprised of local, state, federal, and industry professionals with environmental health and body art expertise.

• Joseph 鈥淎ustin鈥� Addison, NEHA Body Art Committee Regulatory Co-Chair, DHSc, REHS, CHES, EHS IV, Georgia Department of Public Health
• Tyson Schaffert, NEHA Body Art Committee Industry Co-Chair, Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) Representative and Board of Directors, Tattoo artist
• Abby Houghton, MPH, 乐播传媒 Specialist
• Amy Ward, Tattoo Artist, Owner of A-ok Tattoo
• Ben Shaw, Tattoo Artist, Shop Owner, Alliance of Professional Tattooists
• Brian Everett, Tattoo artist
• Brian Skellie, Piercer
• Cathy Montie, Cathy Montie Body Art Training Company Founder & Owner, OSHA Authorized Outreach Industry-Specific Trainer, Body Art Industry Professional
• Daniel Lee Sydlo, Tattoo Artist, Co-Owner of Inknetic
• Dan Sydlo, Tattooist/Co-Owner of Inknetic Tattoo Studio, NEHA Body Art Committee, Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) Representative and North Dakota State Representative
• David Wagoner, REHS, Sanitarian II, Calhoun County Public Health Department
• Denice Rimple, Senior Registered 乐播传媒 Specialist, MPH, REHS, LPN, Lead Inspector Risk Assessor
• Eddie Murphy, Health Coordinator/Inspector, RECO Officer, Certified Paramedic, Licenced EMT, Tattoo Artist
• Heather Sydlo, Manager/Co-Owner of Inknetic Tattoo Studio, Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) Representative and North Dakota State Representative, Association of Professional Piercers Member (APP)
• Heather Woods, 乐播传媒 Specialist II, Southern Nevada Health District Special Programs
• James Wisdom, Tattoo Artist, Owner of Tattooing Wisdom LLC, Alliance of Professional Tattooists
• Jodi Jackson, Registered 乐播传媒 Specialist II
• John Johnson, OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, Association of Professional Piercers
• Katherine Martinez, REHS, Registered 乐播传媒 Specialist, Kent County, Michigan Health Department
• Kathy Hartman, REHS, OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, Retired Lead, San Diego County Body Art Program, Body Art Training Group President
• Kenya Urena-Muro, B.A., REHS, Health Inspector II
• Kira Flagstead Dierickx, Public Health Sanitarian, REHS/RS
• Kristina "Kris" Wright, Owner of United Tattoo, Previous owner of Pens & Needles Custom Tattoo and Pens & Needles Body Piercing and Fine Jewelry, El Paso County Health Department Body Art Advisory Group Member
• Laurel Arrigona, Ceutical Labs, Inc. Regulatory, AFDO Body Art Committee Chair, Body Art Education Alliance Chair
• Leslie Ossai, Registered 乐播传媒 Specialist, California Body Art Technical Advisory Committee Chair
• Lindsey Strong, Registered 乐播传媒 Specialist, Casper-Natrona County Health Department
• Macdonald Aloh, MBBS, MPH, 乐播传媒 Specialist
• Maria Deaver, Senior Registered 乐播传媒 Specialist, Body Art & Ear-Piercing Program Coordinator
• Maria Vega, 乐播传媒 Specialist
• Matt Bavougian, Body Art Compliance Onyx Piercing Studio
• Michael Crea, M.S., Florida 乐播传媒 Association Executive Director, Body Piercer & Body Art Trainer
• Mike Lopinsky REHS, Community 乐播传媒, Franklin County Public Health
• Nathan M. Daily, RRT, Senior Sanitarian
• Robin Hays, Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Shop Owner, Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
• Rufus Redsell, MPH, 乐播传媒 Officer, Runnymede Borough Council
• Sarah Badenhop, REHS, Public Health 乐播传媒 Specialist II
• Steve Joyner, Body Art Compliance Co-Founder, Body Art Alliance, Regulatory & Compliance; NeoMetal Director of Business Development, Association of Professional Piercers (APP) Member Former Board Member, AFDO Body Art Committee Member, Body Art Professional and Instructor
• Suzanne Fajgier, REHS, Burlington County Health Department
• Vildana Tinjic, CP-FS, CPO, PCQI, HACCP certified, RN, Senior 乐播传媒 Specialist /Food Safety Inspector, Tattoo Program Lead, Linn County Public Health
• Wendy Maurer, RS REHS, Coconino County Health & Human Services