Trainer, Speaker, Entrepreneur

with a focus on Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning

Kate Kirkwood
Kate is one of the nations’ foremost experts on Lead Paint regulations, techniques for abatement and lead-safe renovation.

Lead paint and dust poisons over 1 million children in the US. There are simple solutions we can take to prevent this crisis. Parents, Contractors, Landlords and Realtors are all at fault. In some cases, you can be fined up to $41,056 per day for lead paint violations..

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Topics

  • Homeowners: Why You Should Worry About Lead Poisoning in a NEW Home
  • Do-It-Yourselves: Children are poisoned every day by well meaning parents in home workshops or with do-it-yourself projects. Discover strategies on how to work lead safe so your kids are safe!
  • Parents: A 5 step guide to unseen lead poisoning in your home and how to keep your kids safe
  • Contractors: Learn which lead paint certification you need and why
  • Landlords: How to keep your tenants safe and avoid lawsuits
  • Realtors: How today’s lead paint regulations affect you…how to avoid fines up to $18,364 per violation for non-disclosure
  • Investors: Why you should buy a property that has lead paint
  • Increasing Capacity for HUD Lead and Healthy Homes Grantees: “How to increase the number of property owners in the pipeline for HUD grant programs, as well as the number of contractors available to bid on your jobs. Hear from former HUD Grant Program Manager, Intake Specialist and national trainer some tips to smoothly increase the partners in your pipeline and help to meet your benchmarks“
  • Train the Trainer: “Tips and information for RRP and Abatement Trainers. Hear from a National and State Certified Trainer running a successful training business since 2009 how to keep the classes full, and stay in compliance“
  • New and Emerging Sources of Lead Poisoning and Convincing Parents to Stop Using Leaded Products and Home Remedies
  • Using Mass Media and Social Media to Reach At-Risk Populations

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Videos

Kate is available through video and live presentations to help your audience understand how lead paint can affect them, their home, their work and their children.

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Testimonials

Audio Testimonial

by Dr. Mahmoud Rashidi

Audio Testimonial

by Robin Burk

Audio Testimonial

by Renee Jones

Even though I am a Physician still I was not aware of that much lead poisoning in the united states. I have two children and we are living in a house that was built many years ago. So, Kate’s talk was very informative as a natter of fact, as a result of her teaching, when I get back home, and children go to the pediatrician. I will ask them to check their blood lead levels. Also, I’m going to check around the house to be sure the paint is intact.

Dr. Mahmoud Rashidi

As Kate was talking, I suddenly realized how many baby boomers have family homes, that they are temporary renting out. They have no idea of the lead issues that they may be facing. Wow!

Robin Burk

When Kate talks about the lead, I had no idea that houses before 1978 would have lead in them. It made me recognize, I have to sort my own stuff out. It’s got to be done!

Renee Jones

I felt that Kate was very devoted to not only helping but informing us about lead cautions and understanding. It seemed that she was not teaching as a job but more as a passion about the subject. For me, that helps me to learn about a subject and become interested in more than just the certification. I personally had many questions throughout the course and the instructor did not hesitate to stop and field those questions, to help me better understand a certain rule or regulation. I was very happy with her course and came out of it with a much more positive attitude than expected. Thank you! Jesse J.

I have had to attend many training sessions during my long career as an architect. This RRP training, without doubt, is the best I have ever attended. Informative, thorough, amusing, and most of all delivering a very important message to the community of local builders and contractors. Thank you, Kathryn! Ermina (Architect, EPA Region 1 Toxins & Pesticides Unit)

- RRP Training, Nashua

I went into this experience with a somewhat negative attitude. Upon completion my attitude had been reversed 100 percent. Kate’s ability to teach a huge amount of information in an engaging and stimulating fashion is amazing. If I had had more instructors like her, I probably would have finished college. In addition to all of the technical information and training, and I think more importantly, I came away with an understanding and awareness of how serious and important the lead poisoning situation really is. Having two young grandchildren myself, I am very grateful for this awareness. I highly recommend this course and especially Kate as an instructor. David P.

I have had to attend many training sessions during my long career as an architect. This RRP training, without doubt, is the best I have ever attended. Informative, thorough, amusing, and most of all delivering a very important message to the community of local builders and contractors. Thank you, Kathryn! Ermina (Architect, EPA Region 1 Toxins & Pesticides Unit)

- RRP Training, Nashua

I felt that Kate was very devoted to not only helping but informing us about lead cautions and understanding. It seemed that she was not teaching as a job but more as a passion about the subject. For me, that helps me to learn about a subject and become interested in more than just the certification. I personally had many questions throughout the course and the instructor did not hesitate to stop and field those questions, to help me better understand a certain rule or regulation. I was very happy with her course and came out of it with a much more positive attitude than expected. Thank you! Jesse J.

I have had to attend many training sessions during my long career as an architect. This RRP training, without doubt, is the best I have ever attended. Informative, thorough, amusing, and most of all delivering a very important message to the community of local builders and contractors. Thank you, Kathryn! Ermina (Architect, EPA Region 1 Toxins & Pesticides Unit)

- RRP Training, Nashua

The instructor, Kate Kirkwood, was very knowledgeable and presented the material clearly and made the class enjoyable. Ralph (former NH Representative)

- RRP Training Class

The presentation and services were very helpful and Kate was very knowledgeable. Rich

- RRP Training, Manchester

The presentation and services were very helpful and Kate was very knowledgeable. Rich

- RRP Training, Manchester

I learned a lot of information about lead dust that I didn’t know before. Very educational. Kate Kirkwood is a very good teacher. Paul (Quality Insulation)

- RRP Training, Tamworth

The presentation was complete, thorough and very informative. If an individual knows nothing about the RRP, by the end of the day they will be experts. Warren

- RRP Training, Manchester

Extremely practical course based on personal experience and thorough knowledge gained by countless contractors about their experiences in the field. A+ Dave

- RRP Refresher, Westbrook

Great class. The instructor was very knowledgeable. Arnaldo Z.

This class met all goals for proper training and certification. Donald R.

This class was great but with so much info it actually has to be longer and taugh slower. (But glad it wasn’t ). David L.

Very thorough a. Complete understanding of what is needed for RRP certification Jay O.

Great Job Matt D.

Kate was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and kept the course interesting. Excellent instructor. Dan B.

The instructor was very good and informative. Gerald B.

Very well organized and implemented class. Kept everyone attention and drew class participation. Bruce G N.

Kate was excellent (a true professional). I was dreading this class but ended up enjoying it throughly. The instructor was extremely well versed in the subject, and went out of her way to answer questions related to my specific field. I would highly recommend both the class and instructor to Anyone who works in a field that involves contact with or the removal of lead paint. Alan B.

This class helped me realize what lead paint can do to young children as well as adults and just how important it is to take all precautions to contain it. Christopher C.

The class was very informative. Our instructor was very well spoken and covered all the points that were necessary and the class flew by !! Mark S.

Kate was great she made school fun instead of omg boring. John W.

Very good teacher Kate is and her staff .. Setting up another class for my guys to take with her… Don M.

Very good teacher Kate is and her staff .. Setting up another class for my guys to take with her… Don M.

I would like to say that after being in the construction trades for 30yrs it was very eye opening to learn about the true dangers of lead poison! It had never been explained to me in detail the way it was in your course! Thank you for keeping it interesting for most of the 8hrs! Thanks Jeff. Jeff D.

I would like to say that after being in the construction trades for 30yrs it was very eye opening to learn about the true dangers of lead poison! It had never been explained to me in detail the way it was in your course! Thank you for keeping it interesting for most of the 8hrs! Thanks Jeff. Jeff D.

Great Class Brian C.

I enjoyed attending the course and found the provided info to be very interesting and the instructor to be very engaging and pleasant. Clayton

– RRP Training, Manchester

Very well done. A long day but full of important info. Interesting with lots of examples. Sue (Painter)

– RRP Training, Manchester

It was an informative Refresher. I have received and enjoy the monthly e-mails that you send. Chip (Owner, Harbor Builders Assoc.)

– RRP Refresher Training, Westbrook, ME