The panel includes: Dr. Tom Sherman, Robin Tyner, and Donald Kreis.

In his two terms as the New Hampshire State Senate’s only physician, Senator Tom Sherman worked hard to address many of the challenges of the Granite State, with a particular focus on healthcare and public health. From 2018-2020, as Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, he introduced legislation that recognized the strong link between environmental pollution and human health. In leadership and as a member of more than 15 councils, commissions and committees, including serving as chair of the Ad Hoc Emissions Commission, he continued his efforts to fully address pollution, environmental contamination, and the impacts of climate change. He continues to serve on the Advisory Board of Healthcare Workers for Climate Action.

Robin Tyner (Captain, US Navy retired) has extensive experience leading and managing diverse teams, and problem solving in dynamic fast-paced environments - worldwide. She currently serves as a Vice President and Senior Oceanographer at Sonalysts, Inc. Robin comes to the fellowship with a life-long commitment to environmental stewardship and forward-looking energy policies, as well as a special interest in the Arctic. She holds a BS in Physics and Oceanography from the US Naval Academy, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a dual MS in Physical Oceanography and Meteorology from the Navy Post-Graduate School in Monterey, CA. In addition, she has completed Harvard Kennedy School programs in Moral Leadership and Climate & Energy Policymaking. She serves on the Board of the national nonprofit Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, and on the Exeter, New Hampshire Planning Board and Energy Committee.

Donald Kreis is New Hampshire's Consumer Advocate -- tasked, with the assistance of his staff, with representing the interests of the Granite State's residential utility customers at the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission and elsewhere. They strive to keep rates as low as possible while encouraging innovation that makes consumers more powerful users of utility systems.

Paul Friedrichs, MD, Board Chair, NH HWCA moderated the panel discussion.