Shalene Thomas is the Senior Global Emerging Contaminant Program Manager for Battelle. She has more than 26 years of experience in environmental consulting that includes nearly 18 years of experience supporting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) evaluations. She has supported State, Federal and industrial clients with PFAS source evaluations, risk management and mitigation strategies and well as risk communication. She has supported PFAS projects in 32 different states in nine of the 10 USEPA regions as well as in Europe, Australia and Canada. She has served as the AFFF leader and trainer for the ITRC PFAS Team, the Risk Communication leader for the ITRC CEC Team as well as a trainer for the ITRC Risk Communication Toolkit. She serves as a Planning Board member for the NFPA AFFF Fire Road Map project and has provided PFAS and AFFF training across the globe. She currently serves on the ASTM Consumer Products - F15 (23-12) committee evaluating PFAS in products. She also serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for major national PFAS and emerging contaminants conferences. She has presented on the topic of PFAS across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.