Stel Bailey has emerged as a prominent global advocate, renowned for her significant contributions to environmental health research. With an unyielding passion for protecting natural resources and confronting civil rights abuses, she has effectively navigated various multimedia platforms, instigating meaningful changes on a national scale that resonate with communities throughout the United States. Her deep expertise and steadfast commitment have garnered accolades from various media channels, spanning print, television, radio, documentaries, and podcasts. Stel welcomes interviews and public appearances opportunities, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience with every audience.
- Advocacy Facilitation, Strategy, and Consulting
- Civic and Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Outreach Coordination and Education
- Environmental Research & Projects
- Investigative Journalism & Multimedia Work
- Keynote and Motivational Speaking
- Research Consulting
- Science Communication
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A C H I E V E M E N T S
2024
- 1.8 million for the Kaela Holmes Safe Drinking Water Fountains to put in Carbon-Filtered Water Bottle Filling Stations in the City of Satellite Beach Public Schools.
- Achieved a significant victory in a federal court hearing, leading to the recognition of scientific evidence regarding the health risks associated with fluoride (Hydrofluorosilicic Acid) when ingested. This ruling particularly highlighted the dangers posed to the developing brains of infants, resulting in the necessity for stricter regulations on the presence of these chemicals in drinking water under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
- Achieved international recognition through a broadcasted documentary in Okinawa, Japan, focusing on PFAS contamination. This acclaimed documentary garnered an award in Japan and sparked awareness at the United Nations, paving the way for a major feature film scheduled for production in 2025.
- Advanced PFAS Reporting in the Toxic Release Inventory under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA).
- A FEMA grant of $92,000 awarded to a Fire Department in Ohio to support cancer screening initiatives.
- Became a voice on BrevardNEWS, dedicated to delivering accurate and factual news about local governance to ensure active involvement and informed reporting.
- Designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA.
- Engaged with the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to discuss the development of a Space Operations NEPA Policy.
- Expanded to Lake Tahoe, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania by partnering with diverse organizations and communities facing environmental challenges and injustices. Empowered these groups to voice their experiences through Advocates' Voice and offered workshops focused on effective advocacy strategies.
- Intervened in different federal cases where polluters sought to hinder regulation related to PFAS chemicals.
- Introduction of enforceable drinking water regulations for six PFAS substances.
- Successfully coordinated a significant national PFAS conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan, attracting 350 participants and featuring 50 expert speakers nationwide, advancing scientific research in the field.
- Successfully organized a screening of the short documentary Secrets of Satellite Beach in Brevard County. Additionally, the film has received an official selection for a festival and is in the running for documentary awards.
2023
- $20 Million Allocated for a Nationwide Multi-Site Health Study on PFAS through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
2022
- $10 billion for communities impacted by PFAS contamination in the Infrastructure Package.
- $500 Million Designated for Cleaning Up Department of Defense Sites through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
2021
- $168 Million for PFAS Contaminated Communities through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Awarded twenty-five hundred PFAS in Public Water Fountain Test Project Grant.
- Committee Liaison for Guidance on PFAS testing and health outcomes with NAS
- Flipped the IAFF Leadership.
- Got 29 More PFAS that will be Tested in the UCMR5.
- Organized to Drive the Agenda at Local EPA Summitts on PFAs Across the Country.
- Released the Disclosure of Hidden Documents on PFAS Chemicals, Admitting they were Significantly More Toxic than Previously Portrayed.
- Released two National Plans to Address PFAS Contamination.
- Stopped Dourson's Nomination to be Assistant Administrator to the EPA.
- Stopped Nancy Beck's Nomination to the CPSC.
- Successfully got a Unusual Mortality Event Designation for Manatees in the Indian River Lagoon
- Worked with ATSDR for Chronic Stress Training Guidance.
2020
- Awarded one million dollar three-year PFAS Exposure Study grant with UF
2019
- Official Designation of South Patrick Shores as a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS)
2018
- 2013 to Present: Extensive media coverage from prominent outlets, including The New York Times, NPR, USA Today, The Washington Post, PBS, Inside EPA, ABC News, and The Guardian.
E D U C A T I O N
environmental policy. Currently preparing for a Bachelor of Political Science.
- Mentorships with a comprehensive portfolio focused on investigative reporting, digital
journalism, photojournalism, writing, and broadcasting.
- High School Diploma (2004) (available upon request)
- Wildlife Monitoring, Florida Master Naturalist Program (UF/IFAS)
- Completed Webinar on Advancing Collection and Analysis of PFAS in Blood (Eurofins)
- Completed ArcGIS Training Course (udemy)
- Completed Geosyntec PFAS Webinar Series (Geosyntec Consultants)
- Exploring Pathology Fish Dissection Training (ORCA)
- Fraud Prevention and Detection Certificate (WAMU), Certified Auditor Course (CHNA)
E X P E R I E N C E
- Board Member of the IRL Roundtable
- Board Member of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
- Co-facilitator of the National PFAS Contamination Coalition (NPCC)
- Committee Liaison for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
- Executive Director of the environmental health nonprofit organization Fight for Zero
- Investigative Reporter for Brevard News
- Managing Editor at the Advocates' Voice
I N T H E P R E S S
- Brevard Cancer Cluster Study Finds Ample Contamination | WKMG
- Brevard County Firefighters, Residents Rally for Higher Pay Amid Budget Talks | Talk of Titusville
- Brevard County Focus of UF Study | Hometown News
- Cancer-causing chemicals detected in groundwater at Patrick Air Force Base | Brevard Times
- Cancer Cluster? 20 cases in Satellite High school graduates | Click Orlando
- Cancer Mystery in Brevard Count Florida | Military Times
- Citizens Question if Satellite Beach Violated Florida's Open Meeting Laws | WKMG
- City of Titusville fined $15,750 for Wastewater Discharge | Talk of Titusville
- Clean water rally draws attention from park visitors | Hometown News
- Colder Temperatures Keeping Manatees Away | FOX 35
- Combatting forever chemicals in our drinking water | American University Radio
- Community group continues work to help struggling lagoon | News 13
- Concerns growing about space industry straining wastewater facilities in Brevard County | FOX35
- EPA finds no safe level for two toxic chemicals | Action News Jax
- EPA Forever chemicals pose risk even at low levels | AP News
- EPA Issues New Advisory on Forever Chemicals | News 13
- EPA says even tiny amounts of chemicals in drinking water pose risk | NPR
- EPA Warns that forever chemicals pose health risks | NBC News
- Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich Speaks in Brevard | News 13 Spectrum
- Fight 4 Zero focused on reducing pollutants in Florida water | WLRN Sundial Radio
- Fight for Zero Warns of Chemicals in Drinking Water | Hometown News
- Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees | Fox 35 Orlando
- Florida works on rules to clean up forever chemicals | PBS Newsnight
- Florida politician floats idea of killing manatees to save them | FOX Weather
- Florida lawmaker sends dirty Indian River Lagoon water | Tallahassee Democrat
- Forever Chemicals in water and packaging can risk health | Fox News
- Forever Chemicals in drinking water pose risk even at low | CBS News
- Former Satellite Beach Councilwoman Mindy Gibson Loses Legal Battle Against Cancer Patients | Space Coast Rocket
- From Cancer to Community: Stel's Story | Community Action Works
- High levels of chemicals soil South Patrick | Florida Today
- Manatee Deaths Prompt Action | Hometown News
- More Cancer Cases Reported in Satellite Beach | WKMG
- National Study Finds Forever Chemicals in Tap Water | Fox 4 Now
- New Advisory for Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water | EcoWatch
- Oncologist concerned over high number of cancers in Satellite Alumni | Florida Today
- PFAS: The ‘Forever Chemical’ found in oysters, city water | Talk of Titusville
- PFAS Next Door | Breast Cancer Action
- Photos: Concerned citizens meeting about Cancer Cluster | Florida Today
- Planned visit from famous activist brings optimism | WKMG
- Potentially cancer-causing chemicals detected in Cocoa | WFTV
- Recent Water Tests Conducted by the City Raise Concerns | Talk of Titusville
- Researchers studying the presence of toxic chemicals in the Indian River Lagoon | WFTV
- Residents Raise Concerns of Possible Sewage Leak at Scobie Park In Downtown Titusville | Talk of Titusville
- Revealed: US water likely contains more forever chemicals | The Guardian
- Satellite Beach-area cancer survivors talk strategy | Florida Today
- Satellite Beach Police Urge Residents to Stop Feeding Manatees | Click Orlando
- Smells like raw sewage in Titusville worried about pollution | Fox 35 Orlando
- Story of the 2018 year and published on the Sunday front cover | Florida Today
- The Cause of Cancer PFAS Mixed in Drinking Water | Okinawa TV
- The Fight for Zero | Brockovich Report
- Titusville Development Gets Rezoning Green Light Despite Community Pushback | Talk of Titusville
- Titusville Mayor Sparks Debate Over Right to Clean Water Amendment | Talk of Titusville
- Titusville Residents Demand Change Amid Concerns Over Governance, Transparency, and Accountability | Talk of Titusville
- Titusville water quality measure, passed in 2022, still not certified | Spectrum News 9
- University of Florida Reveals First Finding of PFAS Study in Brevard | News 13
- Water Expert and Erin Brockovich | Space Coast Daily
- Wells Test Positive for Chemicals in Cocoa Beach | FOX 35 Orlando
- Yellow Water Concerns Rise in North Titusville and Mims | Talk of Titusville
D O C U M E N T A R I E S
- Department of Defense Contamination | Okinawa TV in Japan
- Earth's Greatest Enemy | Empire Films
- Forever in Florida | WUFT News
- PFAS Diaries | NoDefense Documentary
- PFAS in Japan | Okinawa TV
- Phosfate Movie | Cinema Libre Studio
- HuManatee | Cinema Libre Studio
- Secrets of Satellite Beach | Megan Mullen Productions
- Toxicities | Cinema Libre Studio
A D V O C A C Y S P E A K I N G & F E A T U R E S
- 3rd National PFAS Conference Speaker | North Carolina State University
- 15th Annual Summit | Rollins College
- 2022 Speaker in Washington DC | SAFE EPA Event
- American Cancer Society Influencer Feature
- Central Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Conference (CFAEP)
- Episode 1 of Season 1 | EEARSS Podcast with Alligator Frank Robb
- Episode 23 of Season 2 | EEARSS Podcast with Alligator Frank Robb
- Episode 72 Exposing Ourselves on the Self | Adjust the Mic Podcast
- Inaugural PFAS Conference | Environmental Working Group (EWG)
- Featured with the American Cancer Society, Bliss Now Magazine, Lymphoma Society, The Bald Movement
- PFAS, Water Testing, and Cancer | A Conservation Conversation
- Stel Bailey - Florida's Own Erin Brockovich | The Nature of Florida with Oscar Corral
- Trust the Process | Dalton Smith
- Twenty Episodes and Counting | Voice4Advocates