Ohio Policy Matters: Reimagining the Silicon Heartland

Join us for an in-person conference to discuss the impacts and intersections of data centers and Intel’s projects in Ohio. Lunch provided. OEC’s Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Spencer Dirrig, will be speaking at the Third Panel, titled “How can Ohioans hold the tech industry accountable?”

Panels include:

Panel #1: What is the impact on Ohio’s resources?

• Moderator: Molly Bryden, Climate and Sustainability Researcher, Policy Matters Ohio
• Madhumita Dutta, Associate Professor of Geography, Ohio State University
• Luke Sulfridge, Executive Director, Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC)
• Lenny Siegel, Executive Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
• Madison Hill, Deputy Director (Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, and Policies), Columbus Water and Power

Panel #2: What are the real labor and workforce development opportunities?

• Moderator: Bailey Sandin, Work and Wages Researcher, Policy Matters Ohio
• Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary Treasurer, Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades Council
• Pat Hook, Business Manager, IBEW Local 683
• Anibel Ferus-Comelo, Director, UC Berkley Labor Center
• Rand Wilson, Strategic Advisor, CHIPS Communities United

Panel #3: How can Ohioans hold the tech industry accountable?

• Moderator: Judith Barish, Coalition Director, CHIPS Communities United
• Addison Caruso, Staff Attorney, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services
• Spencer Dirrig, Vice President of Government Affairs, Ohio Environmental Council
• Quintin Koger Kidd, Community Advocate, Wilmington, Ohio
• Fourth panelist to be announced

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