Advanced Inspector Boot Camp 

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Advanced Inspector Boot Camp

In this 4-hour session, inspectors will hear live discussions on several topics. This stand-alone virtual training expands on information for experienced inspectors through interactive strategies that engage participants.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Identify special processes and review food safety plans.
  • Recognize and shape Food Safety Culture.

Who Should Attend

Manufactured and Retail food inspectors with more than two years of experience 

Who will you learn from?

Frank Yiannas

Frank Yiannas

Smarter FY Solutions

Food safety leader, futurist, author, professor. Former FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response (2018-2023). 30 years in leadership at Walmart and Walt Disney Company. Past president, International Association of Food Protection. Known for innovative food safety standards and tech-enabled prevention principles. Advocate for consumer protection. 

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Corine Peplinski

Peoria City/County Health Department

Environmental Training Specialist with 16 years at Peoria City/County Health Dept. Currently designs and implements Environmental Health Division training programs. Public Health degree (NIU), Food Safety Master’s (MSU). Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner, REHS/RS, PCQI. Passionate about food safety, especially for small businesses. Innovator in problem-solving and education. 

Tom Nerney

Tom Nerney

U.S. Food and Drug Administration  

FDA Retail Food Specialist, Office of State Cooperative Programs. Former FDA Investigator/Food Specialist. 11 years at Rhode Island Dept. of Health. 15 years of food industry experience. Led RI Food Safety Task Force and Environmental Health Association. Co-chaired 2010 Conference for Food Protection. Awards from FDA, RI Dept. of Health. Providence College graduate. 

Pohjola, Carrie

Carrie Pohjola

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection   

Food Scientist, Advanced, Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. BS biology (Lake Superior State), MS environmental/public health (UW-Eau Claire). Specializes in retail food training, standardization, and program evaluations. FDA Standardization officer. Chair, Conference for Food Protection Program Standards Committee. Teaches FDA courses. Past WI Environmental Health Association President. 

Edwards, Tara

Tara Edwards

Southern Nevada Health District   

Senior Environmental Health Specialist with 10 years at Southern Nevada Health District. Reviews HACCP plans and variances. Advises on special process inspections. Trains and standardizes food inspectors. NEHA instructor for Special Processes at Retail since 2019. Former research microbiologist. MS in microbiology, BS in biology and biochemistry from UNLV.  

All attendees will earn CEU credits during this live discussion!