Protecting the Heartland: Data Center Symposium, Tammy Clark and Kristen Meghan Kelly
Below you will find the recording of the data center symposium put on in our area May 12, 2026. Being top experts in their fields, Tammy and Kristin educate communities on the impacts, risks, and science behind data center operations.
I love that they do this at no cost to the public they are helping; no organization paid for them to come speak to us. They simply did.
Kristen Meghan Kelly is a Senior Industrial Hygienist & Environmental Specialist. “Kristen Meghan Kelly holds a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health and brings 20+ years of experience as a senior industrial hygienist and environmental specialist. Her expertise spans the human health and environmental impacts of industrial operations — an essential lens for evaluating what large-scale data center infrastructure means for county residents, water, and land.”
Tammy Clark is a Health, Safety & Compliance Expert in the Industrial Field. “With over 20 years of experience managing health, safety, and compliance programs across multiple industries, Tammy Clark brings expertise from both regulatory and litigation settings. Her work has informed employers, manufacturers, healthcare systems, and government agencies on occupational safety, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis. Her breadth of industrial context gives her a grounded, evidence-based perspective on how large-scale industrial development affects surrounding communities, workers, and the environment.”
Below you will find the Coalition to Protect Frederick County — Community Forum: The Real Cost of Data Centers, Part 1. Here, Tammy and Kristen are discussing similar issues, along with different topics that come up. There is a panel of experts in varying areas. It is worth a listen!
Other experts featured at the Frederick County Community Forum:
-Tony Cole, Cybersecurity & Technology Leadership
-Martha Sadlick, Geologist · James Madison University
-Nathan Russell, Public Policy & Government Finance Specialist
-Elena Schlossberg-Kunkel, Coalition Leader & Smart Growth Advocate
Part 2 of the Coalition to Protect Frederick County — Community Forum: The Real Cost of Data Centers
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