The Massachusetts Environmental Health Association (MEHA) is an affiliate of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which was incorporated in 1937. MEHA was established in 1948 and is a non-profit association organized for charitable and educational purposes. The goal and purpose of MEHA is to provide quality training and educational programs while also providing the opportunity for members to meet and exchange ideas and information with other professionals in the field of Public and Environmental Health.
Celebrating 75 Years!
MEHA is honored to receive the following proclamations in recognition of this milestone:
NEHA Certificate of Achievement
Executive Board
The MEHA Executive Board is the governing body of the organization consisting of a volunteer executive board with four officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary), the immediate past president, and twelve at-large members.
The officers are elected annually and the at large members serve staggered three years terms, with four at large positions becoming open each year.
Additionally, there are several standing committees appointed by the President, that address specific issues and represent MEHA on other Boards and Stakeholder meetings.
Any member in good standing is eligible for election to an Executive board position. If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board contact us at: Nominations (email to [email protected])
Mission
The Massachusetts Environmental Health Association supports and advocates for comprehensive and accurate compliance of federal, state, local and tribal/territorial regulations which protect environmental health. We provide quality continuing education, leadership opportunities, and resources through collaboration with the public and private environmental health industry to engender a standardized, knowledgeable environmental health workforce that will ensure health equity and environmental justice to guarantee protection for all Massachusetts residents.
Vision
MEHA envisions a thriving Massachusetts where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives through the work of knowledgeable, well qualified environmental health professionals.
Code of Conduct
MEHA members have long been champions of collaboration and commitment to public health. By continuing to promote a culture of respect, responsibility, fairness and honesty, we aim to maintain an environment and member experience that engenders trust, confidence and performance excellence. View our complete Code of Conduct HERE.