Shelley Davis: Public Health Advocate at the Service of the Farmworker
Author: Baron, S.; Libman, A.K.; Ruiz, V.; Steege, A.L.
Date Published: 2009
Shelley Davis made important contributions to civil rights, public health, and social justice, but, above all, she was a tireless advocate at the service of farmworkers. During her thirty year career she fought in every available forum federal and state courts, administrative agencies, state and federal legislatures, and the court of public opinion over many issues, but especially over occupational health, environmental justice, child labor, and the rights of Latino and indigenous farmworkers. This article highlights the many contributions of Shelley Davis throughout her lifetime.
Date Published: 2009
Shelley Davis made important contributions to civil rights, public health, and social justice, but, above all, she was a tireless advocate at the service of farmworkers. During her thirty year career she fought in every available forum federal and state courts, administrative agencies, state and federal legislatures, and the court of public opinion over many issues, but especially over occupational health, environmental justice, child labor, and the rights of Latino and indigenous farmworkers. This article highlights the many contributions of Shelley Davis throughout her lifetime.
