March 25, 2026 - Aspiring Professionals Special Session at the NJ Site Remediation Conference
Date/Time
3/25/2026
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern
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NJSRC
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Aspiring Professionals
Events
Aspiring Professionals
Event Description
Join Us for the Aspiring Professionals Special Session at the NJ Site Remediation Conference!
This special session is designed to empower Aspiring Professionals with essential skills and insights to advance in the site remediation field as well as showcasing innovative ideas in the AP Poster Contest.This year’s session will highlight how networking, collaboration, and communication are key to successful remediation projects. For the first panel, laboratory and drilling subcontractors will highlight common mistakes they see and teach Aspiring Professionals how to avoid them and work together to mutually benefit all parties. The second presentation will discuss effective communication strategies and how they can be applied to remediation projects.
For Aspiring Professionals who may not be able to fit the entire conference into their schedule, we have created an AP Special Pass ($50) which provides access only to the two AP presentations (listed below) and the AP Poster Contest. Those Aspiring Professionals who purchase this special pass will also be our guests at the Cocktail Reception and Exhibit Hall from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on March 25th.
Aspiring Professionals who purchase the 2026 NJSRC All-Access Pass (listed under the main registration page starting at $350), and those attending the full conference are welcome to attend the AP Special Sessions.
Session Agenda
2:00pm – 2:45pm: Learn from the Subcontractors
In this panel discussion, aspiring professionals will hear from laboratory and drilling subcontractors on how to collaborate for a successful project. The subcontractors will discuss common mistakes they see, the types of information needed during proposal/cost estimate phase, lessons learned in project execution, and how to communicate when things do not go according to plan.
Panelists:
Panelists:
- Lab – Melissa Falica, Eurofins
- Driller – Brenna Garmon, Cascade
- Aspiring Professional – Dayann Vidas, GZA
This presentation explores why clear, effective communication is just as critical as technical expertise in achieving project success. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to navigate stakeholder expectations, simplify technical jargon, and prevent costly misunderstandings that can derail projects. Strong communicators build trust, gain visibility, and position themselves for leadership roles early in their careers. This session will show you how every email, meeting, and presentation can become an opportunity to stand out and accelerate your professional growth.
Panelists:
Panelists:
- Andrew Wadden, HDR
- Aspiring Professional – Savannah Ward, HDR
Aspiring Professional are invited to display posters during site remediation conference. Utilizing new technology or innovative processes – come talk about it! Discuss a technical topic or provide insight on a complex project you worked on. The posters will be displayed at the conference for view of the public during the conference. From 4:00pm to 5:00pm each AP who entered the contest will have 5-10 minutes to give a short synopsis of their presentation. The winner of the poster contest will receive a $300 gift card and courtesy Associate Membership. Click here to submit your name and email to enter the Poster Contest.
5:30pm: Reception – Poster Contest Winner Announced
The registration fee to attend is $50 for all Aspiring Professional attendees. NOTE: If you are already registered for the All-Access Conference pass, you do not need to register for this special event.
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