meet our

dedicated team.

At Insight, we are a team of dedicated scientists committed to learning and driven by a steadfast curiosity. Our interdisciplinary approach leverages years of collective experience and expertise to tackle complex challenges related to human health risk assessment. We are passionate problem solvers who believe in the power of collaboration and data-driven science. With a relentless commitment to knowledge and research, we are a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to delivering solutions to our clients.

Jenn Sahmel, PhD, CIH, CSP, FAIHA
Founder and Managing Principal Scientist

Shannon Gaffney, PhD, MHS, CIH, FAIHA
Senior Principal Scientist

Brooke D. Simmons, MPH, CIH
Principal Scientist

Scott Dotson, PhD, CIH, DABT, FAIHA
Principal Scientist

Tony Cappello, PhD, REHS
Principal Scientist

Amber Banducci, MPH
Managing Risk Assessment Scientist

Heather Avens, PhD, MS, CIH
Managing Risk Assessment Scientist

Jason Lotter, MS, CIH
Managing Risk Assessment Scientist

Josh Maskrey, CIH
Managing Risk Assessment Scientist

Tyler Ferracini, MS, CIH
Managing Risk Assessment Scientist

Alex Riordan, MPH
Senior Risk Assessment Scientist

Lindsey Garnick, CPPS
Senior Risk Assessment Scientist

Liz Best, MS
Senior Risk Assessment Scientist

Sarah Brown, MS
Senior Risk Assessment Scientist

Fian Louie
Senior Risk Assessment Scientist

Deanna Badger, MS
Risk Assessment Scientist

Hannah Mazzotta, MPH
Associate Risk Assessment Scientist

Kathy Chan
Associate Risk Assessment Scientist

Angie Shen, MPH
Assistant Risk Assessment Scientist

Ashmitha Seshadri
Assistant Risk Assessment Scientist

Katrina Stadler, MS
Assistant Risk Assessment Scientist

Megan Henry, MPH
Assistant Risk Assessment Scientist

Stephanie Tack, MPH
Assistant Risk Assessment Scientist

Kendall Carroll, MS
Project Coordinator

Laurie Armijo, aPHR
Business and Office Manager

Kate Butkins
Accounting and Operations Coordinator

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