ABOUT
The Ag Health & Safety Alliance™ provides health and safety programs tailored specifically to our audience. We find creative, fun and exciting ways to engage our audience on the vitally important topics of ag health and safety.
Our team includes partnerships with individuals and organizations who are interested in this type of education and interaction to promote health and safety at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Our organization embraces the idea of agriculture as a global community with a wealth of resources and organizations to assist with the ongoing development and promotion of dynamic programs.
Ag Health & Safety Alliance™ is:

Tailoring & customizing programs
for the next generation of agriculture

Partnering to develop teams
dedicated to the agricultural industry

Promoting & enabling
sustainable farm families

Focused on developing
behavioral change

Sharing knowledge through
storytelling & hands-on learning

Not just a curriculum;
our engaging programs are
fun & entertaining
Team

Carolyn Sheridan RN, BSN
Executive Director/Founder
Bio
I grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest Iowa and continue to farm with my husband in the same area. As a registered nurse I received specialized Agricultural Health and Safety training that helped me understand the health and safety hazards associated with farming, ranching and all types of agriculture.
I have spent most of my career developing and delivering agricultural occupational health and safety services and programs to all generations of agriculture. The development of a program designed to address the health and safety issues for College Ag students has been a passion of mine which allows me to connect with students across North America and around the globe.
As an instructor for Agricultural Medicine Courses I have the opportunity to collaborate with individuals and organizations to enable health and safety professionals in the prevention of occupational illnesses and injuries among members of the agricultural community. I also enjoy speaking on a variety of agricultural health and safety topics. Speaking engagements include local, regional, national and international venues with presentations tailored to the needs of the organization and audience.

David Sullivan Adv, Dip FBM
Director of Programs
Bio
I was raised on my family’s farm in Western Australia, which specialized in broad acre cropping and sheep production. I then completed my studies in Agricultural Farm and Business Management at Marcus Oldham College, which is Australia’s Premier Ag University. After graduation I had the opportunity to work in the live export industry and then manage a large scale cattle station. In 2006 I relocated to Canada where a short venture in construction health and safety gave me the additional knowledge to pursue a career in health and safety. I am a farmer, without a farm so focusing on agricultural health and safety is my true calling.
My work with the College Ag program in North America offers an opportunity to reach the next generation of agriculture in a fun and interactive way. Bringing the international health and safety perspective to students is an important way of connecting with students who are involved in agriculture.

Jenna Gibbs, MPH, Ph.D.
Director of Operations
Bio
I grew up in rural Southwest Missouri, in an agricultural area famous for its diverse agricultural landscape. Throughout high school, I played sports, was involved in FFA, and was very interested in biology and plant physiology. I took these passions to the University of Iowa, where I played Division I basketball and pursued a BA in biology/plant physiology and a master’s degree in public health. I then studied pesticide safety for my doctoral dissertation in Washington State. For the past four years, I have worked at the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa, working on topics like hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, mental health, livestock production, pesticide safety, and hot/cold stressors. As project coordinator and educator, I assist with data analysis, reporting, grant writing, and trainings.
My family moved back to the Midwest to maintain our small family farm in Eastern Iowa. I believe in the impact of the Gear Up for Ag Safety™ Program because my own family, neighbors, and friends are that next generation!

Stefan Mandić-Rajčević, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Digital Learning and Innovation
Bio
I am what you would call a city boy. I grew up in the central pedestrian zone of the capital city of Serbia – Belgrade. Nevertheless, my ancestors up to my great grandfather were farmers, and escaping to the city represented their attempt to escape poverty and provide security for their children. I spent my summers at our ranch by the Danube River where my grandparents created a beautiful farm-like environment for me to grow up.
Little did I know that, after graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade, I would go on to do a Ph.D. in Occupational Medicine through a project aimed at estimating exposure and risk of vineyard pesticide applicators. This resulted in my return to rural health, as part of public, occupational and environmental health.
I am especially interested in using data to drive decision-making, preventive measures, safety culture and climate, behavior change, as well as new approaches to teaching using digital technologies.

Euvonne Hickey, BA
Program Manager
Bio

Alex Beach, BA
Virtual & Graphic Design Specialist
Bio
I grew up in Sioux City, IA with two great parents and two great brothers. I love climbing mountains, the financial markets, and spending time with my wife, friends and family. I have always had a passion for animals, the outdoors, and healthy food, which is why this role with Ag Health and Safety Alliance is a great fit for me. After attending Iowa State for a BA in advertising, I worked in the marketing industry for a few years and built up my skill set in motion graphic creation, video editing and web development. Using my skills to promote safe practices in agriculture is an honor and I hope that my work will make an impact for farmers in the future.
Board of Directors

Carolyn Sheridan, RN, BSN
Founder
Ag Health and Safety Alliance
Bio
Carolyn Sheridan grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest Iowa and continues be involved in their family farm in the same area. As a registered nurse she received specialized Agricultural Health and Safety and has spent most of her career developing and delivering agricultural occupational health and safety services and programs to health and safety professionals and all generations of agriculture. Her passion has led her to focus on the development of the Ag College program to address the health and safety issues for College Ag students.
Greenville, IA

OP McCubbins
Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications
Mississippi State University
Bio
OP McCubbins is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education at Mississippi State University. OP teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications concentration. His research interests include educational technology integration and immersive technology. Specifically, he explores the use and impact of immersive technology (augmented, mixed, and virtual reality) for teaching and learning in and about agriculture. He is also a member of the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE), the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), and the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) where he provides ongoing guidance and support to Ag teachers and students across North America.
Mississippi, US

Curtis Weber
President/ CEO
C Weber Consulting Ltd.
Bio
Curtis Weber comes from Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, where he has been inspiring and influencing change in safety behaviours and risk management internationally, for over 10 years. Working in safety as a Trainer, Consultant, Officer and Speaker, following a near fatal workplace incident, Curtis has been able to develop a unique way of challenging audiences to change the way they perceive safety. Curtis believes that before we can develop or change a safety/organizational culture, first we must understand and influence human behaviours towards safety.
Battleford, Saskatchewan, S0M 0E0

Bryan Weichelt, PhD, MBA
Project Scientist
National Farm Medicine Center, National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute
Bio
Bryan Weichelt grew up on a 65-cow dairy farm in central Wisconsin that sprouted his pursuit of a career in ag, rooted in five generations of tradition, hard work, and family. He is a Project Scientist at the National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC) and the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health & Safety (NCCRAHS) focusing his research on the development, use, and adoption of technology to improve the health and safety of farmers, ranchers, their families, employees and visitors.
Marshfield, WI

Robby Frutchey
Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Bio
Robby Frutchey is a Senior Lecturer at The Ohio State University. He is part of the Agriculture and Engineering Technologies (AET) Division at OSU where he is the Program Coordinator for the Power Equipment, Hydraulic Power & Motion Control program. Robby has been part of agricultural education for the majority of his career with the primary goal of educating agricultural students about farm management practices. Robby leads students as they are involved in everyday management decisions and practices in agriculture.
Wooster, Ohio

Risto Rautiainen
UNMC College of Public Health Director
Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH)
Bio
Risto Rautiainen grew up on a farm in Finland. He has MS in agriculture from the University of Helsinki and PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health from the University of Iowa. He is professor at the University of Nebraska, College of Public Health, and he directs the NIOSH-funded Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health in Omaha, Nebraska. His main interest is in studying why agricultural injuries happen and how they can be prevented. He has over 30 years of experience in agricultural safety and health research and outreach in Finland, Canada and the US.
Omaha, NE

Jana Davidson
Education Content Specialist
Progressive Agriculture Foundation®/Progressive Agriculture Safety Days®
Bio
Jana Davidson serves as the Education Content Specialist for the Progressive Agriculture Foundation. Jana is responsible for curriculum maintenance and development for the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program, as well public relations and marketing. She also serves as a trainer of the Safety Day coordinators that host more than 400 events annually throughout North America. Jana received her B.S. Degree from the Pennsylvania State University in Agribusiness Management and went on to earn a Masters of Education Degree in Teaching & Curriculum. Prior to joining the Progressive Agriculture Foundation, Jana served as a 4-H Extension Educator with Penn State Cooperative Extension and has been a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Coordinator in her local community since 2007. Jana serves in the role of secretary on the Ag Health & Safety Alliance Board
Birmingham, AL

Helle Birk Domino
Manager of Occupational Health and Safety
Bio
Helle Birk Domina lives in Stjær, Arhus, Denmark and is the Manager of Occupational Health and Safety of SEGES in Århus, Denmark.
SEGES is the leading agricultural advisor in Denmark and offers solutions for tomorrow’s agriculture and food sector. SEGES’s primary objective is to identify the commercial potential in agriculture in order to provide Danish farmers with the best tools for running their business more profitably and in a way that takes account of the environment and animal welfare.
Helle and her team are working with Ag Health and Safety Alliance to deliver the Gear Up for Ag program in Denmark and she is well known for her work in “nudging” as a concept to improve health and safety in agriculture and other occupations. Her work with the SACURIMA group in Europe and is instrumental in translating research to practice for the farming community in Denmark.
Denmark

Robin Anderson
Communications Coordinator
Bio
Robin was raised on a small grain farm in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada. Her interest in farm safety began at a young age as a long-time member of the Saskatchewan Safety Council’s Power Pac Program. The Power Pac team was composed of young farm people that traveled to schools across the province, speaking to other children and youth about the importance of farm safety. Through her efforts as a Power Pac Team Member, Robin was awarded the volunteer of the year award by the Saskatchewan Safety Council. After university, Robin worked with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region as the Farm Safety Coordinator, transitioning into a Health Promotions position serving Fort Qu’Appelle and surrounding areas. For personal reasons, Robin moved to Moncton, New Brunswick, working for the local organizing committee for an international track and field championship and in health insurance before moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and returning to her first passion: farm safety. Since 2014, Robin has served as the Communications Coordinator for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. She currently resides back in her home province of Saskatchewan, working remotely for CASA and once again enjoying time at her family farm.
Saskatchewan, Canada

Peter Lindqvist
Senior Professor
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences