Speaker: Maggie Leland is the Policy Director for Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) working in its Governmental Affairs and Policy Division. In this role, Maggie provides strategic advice on policy issues and leads efforts to find collaborative and creative solutions to further L&I’s mission to Keep Washington Safe and Working.  Maggie also worked in L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). Prior to joining at L&I, Maggie was an Assistant Attorney General for the L&I Division representing L&I in litigation and serving as advisor to L&I DOSH. Before becoming an attorney, Maggie spent many years working as an occupational health and safety professional in both the private and public sector. Maggie earned her law degree from Seattle University and her Master of Science in Public Health in Industrial Hygiene from San Diego State University. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.  In addition, she won the Excellence in Washington State Government Leadership Award for L&I in 2024.

This is part of the Environmental and Occupational Health Seminar (Env H 580), a department-sponsored seminar series for students, staff and faculty; practicing professionals in the environmental and occupational health fields; and the public. This seminar highlights the rich diversity of our department and is an opportunity to hear from locally, nationally and internationally known scientists, practitioners and policymakers on issues of current scientific importance.

For those not enrolled in ENVH 580, we welcome you to join us in-person, but you may also join us via Zoom by registering below. 
Zoom registration link for all sessions (one time registration for all sessions)