Institute of Health Management
and Mass Destruction Defense


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Robert W. Wentworth, PHD

Emergency Preparedness Manager
rwentworth@ihmd.uga.edu

Barrow Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-
706.380.1485 (voice)
706.542.5254 (fax)



Educational Background

1998 Ph.D., Environmental Toxicology, University of Georgia
1984 B.S., Agricultural Biology, Univ. of Georgia College of Agriculture; cum laude



Area of Specialty

Aug. 2002 to Sept. 30: University of Georgia Office of Human Resources: Personally trained hundreds of employees in emergency preparedness, CPR, response to chemical emergencies, etc. Developed work/life balance and wellness materials and programs; provided consultations for employee queries regarding workers compensation, insurance, and related benefits. Conducted or prepared materials for professional seminars in succession management, workforce development, and response to hazardous materials exposures. July 1999 to Aug. 2002: University of Georgia Environmental Safety Division: Directed twenty staff in emergency operations, laboratory safety, radiation safety, disposal of hazardous materials, etc. Developed and directed safety training including live classes and online courses. Developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) for emergency planning and response for UGA main campus. Conducted or coordinated training and symposia for staff, faculty, and the public. Developed and coordinated distribution of information to the University community, regulatory agencies, and the media. Nov. 1998 to July 1999: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Vaccine Safety Program. Coordinated data analysis for projects involving medical staff, Ph.D. researchers, statisticians, and field staff. Sept. 1998 to Nov. 1998: University of Georgia Interdepartmental Program in Toxicology. Graduate Research Assistant. Conducted research on hazardous material releases, health effects, and response to such releases. Sept. 1997 to Aug. 1998: United States Environmental Protection Agency Graduate Fellow, with UGA Interdisciplinary Program in Toxicology. Evaluated EPA's EnviroFacts data system, including customer surveys; developed recommendations for improvements. Sept. 1994 to Aug. 1997: University of Georgia. Graduate student; National Defense Science and Engineering Fellow and University-wide Graduate Research Fellow. Conducted research related to radioactive and chemical releases to the environment.


Professional Affiliations

2008 Georgia Department of Human Resources Region Two Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases Planning Board. 2005 Northeast Georgia Health District Planning Team 2001 UGA Bioterrorism Conference Planning Committee. 2001-2002. 2000 UGA Bio/Chemical Emergency Preparedness Task Force. 2000-2002. 2000 UGA Student Affairs Crisis Response Team. 2000-2002. 1999 UGA Radiation Safety Committee. 1999-2002. 1999 UGA Chemical and Laboratory Safety Committee. 1999-2002. 1990 UGA Reaffirmation and Accreditation Committee: Student Services Committee