Community Event · April 2026
400 Residents.
Six Experts.
One Clear Message.
Frederick County residents packed the room to hear from geologists, industrial hygienists, public policy experts, and community leaders who have fought this battle before — and won.
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Master of Ceremonies
Tony Cole
Cybersecurity & Technology Leadership · Frederick County Resident
With nearly 40 years of experience at the highest levels of cybersecurity, global risk, and technology leadership, Tony Cole brings a depth of insight that few can match — from helping stand up the Pentagon's cyber response team to advising international organizations and major corporations on digital risk. As a Frederick County resident, Mr. Cole guided our panel of experts through discussions spanning industrial hygiene, water, noise, air quality, electric grid management, karst geology, and small business and economic impacts.
Expert Speakers
Our Panel of Experts
Martha Sadlick
Geologist · James Madison University
Raised in Strasburg, VA
With 45+ years of experience as a senior geophysicist and geologist, Martha has worked with Shell, Total, and Conoco on exploration and development projects across the North Sea, Philippines, Côte d'Ivoire, Gulf of America, and Pennsylvania. Raised on a family farm near Strasburg, Virginia, she brings deep knowledge of Shenandoah Valley geology and a strong understanding of subsurface systems, fluid flow, and the environmental considerations that are directly relevant to Frederick County's karst landscape.
Nathan Russell
Public Policy & Government Finance Specialist
Flown in from Michigan
Nathan Russell specializes in public policy and government finance. He shared insights on the economic impacts to local businesses and brought his expertise on government finance and viable alternatives that Frederick County can explore. His analysis challenges the narrative that data centers are an economic windfall — and presents what the numbers actually show.
Kristen Meghan Kelly
Senior Industrial Hygienist & Environmental Specialist
Flown in from Michigan
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. A consultant and nationally recognized expert, she has been featured in media and documentary work for her advocacy and professional insight. 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 Frederick County residents, water, and land.
Tammy K. Herrema Clark
Health, Safety & Compliance Expert
Surrounding Community Speaker
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.
Elena Schlossberg-Kunkel
Coalition Leader & Smart Growth Advocate
Prince William County, VA
Elena holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in School Counseling from Marymount University. After moving to the Rural Crescent in Prince William County in 2002, she witnessed firsthand how land use decisions can permanently alter the quality of life for entire communities. She established The Coalition to Protect Prince William County and has since become a leading voice on smart growth policy and conservation. Her work offers Frederick County residents a direct window into how similar fights have unfolded in neighboring jurisdictions — and what strategies have been most effective.
The Experts Have Spoken.
Now It Is Your Turn.
400 of your neighbors showed up. Now take action — contact your supervisor, sign the petition, and make your voice part of the official record.