Profiles of Members of EPA's LGBT Community
At EPA, we protect human health and the environment every day. EPA’s diverse workforce, which includes a wide range of specialists—scientists, lawyers, economists, emergency responders, managers and communicators—brings a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face.
EPA's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees serve in numerous leadership roles and play an integral part in the agency's decision-making. The diversity of their expertise, heritage, and talents make the agency stronger. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we fulfill our mission to protect public health and the environment for present and future generations.
David Ack, Office of Mission Support
Washington, DC
I manage and process all of the membership packages for all of the federal advisory committees for the Federal Advisory Committee Management Division, providing advice and guidance to the program offices and the Designated Federal Officers. Read more about David Ack.
Sherry Banks, Superfund Emergency Management Division
Boston, MA
I wear many hats. My duties include coordinating and performing emergency response actions to manmade, industrial, and natural disasters. Read more about Sherry Banks.
Charlena Bowling, Office of Research Development
Cincinnati, OH
I’m a Public Affairs Specialist with the National Risk Management Research Laboratory’s communications team. Read more about Charlena Bowling.
DavidBrian Esch, Administrator's Office
Washington, DC
As a black-belted improvement specialist, I have the privilege to work with many offices and teams across the country to help make processes flow more smoothly resulting in higher quality products and faster delivery. Read more about DavidBrian Esch.
Spencer Hiser, Chemist/LIMS Administrator
Houston, TX
I perform analysis for semivolatile compounds in various matrices by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, which involves running sample extracts through the instruments and generating reports. Read more about Spencer Hiser.
Allison Hoppe, Office of General Counsel
Washington, DC
I am in the Communities and Ecosystems Practice Group in the Cross-Cutting Issues Law Office and I provide counsel to EPA employees across the agency on issues relating to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental justice, and federal Indian law. Read more about Allison Hoppe.
Javier Laureano, Clean Water Division
New York, NY
I lead a wonderful and talented team of nearly 80 professionals who work, among others, with 60,000 miles of rivers and streams, the ports of San Juan and New York/New Jersey Harbor, Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, and the St. Lawrence Seaway. Read more about Javier Laureano.
Christina Motilall, Office of Environmental Justice
Washington, DC
I have had a few roles since coming to the agency, but my main focus has been science communications. Read more about Christina Motilall.
Andrew Reighart, Office of Atmospheric Programs
Washington, DC
I work to implement the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and the Acid Rain Program to reduce power plant pollution and meet the Clean Air Act’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Read more about Andrew Reighart.