Profiles of Hispanics at EPA
September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month.
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, accountants, emergency responders, managers, inspectors, and communicators -- brings a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We hope that these profiles will serve as an inspiration to others who are interested in protecting our planet. en español
Joel Corona, Senior Economist
Office of Water - Immediate Office
Washington, D.C.
I work for the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water on a variety of issues related to economics. Read more about Joel Corona.
Neftalí Hernández-Santiago, Section Chief
Region 7 - Groundwater and Drinking Water Branch
Kansas City, KS
I work with state partners in Missouri to make drinking water safe for millions of residents in the region. Read more about Neftalí Hernández-Santiago.
Nadtya Y. Hong, Public Affairs Specialist
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Communications Branch
Washington, D.C.
I work as a public affairs specialist for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Read more about Nadtya Hong.
Gilberto "Tito" Irizarry, Director
Office of Land and Emergency Management - Technology Innovation and Field Services Division
Washington, D.C.
I am the Director of the Technology Innovation and Field Services Division in the Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. Read more about Gilberto "Tito" Irizarry.
Evelyn Rivera-Ocasio, Assistant Regional Counsel
Region 2 Office of Regional Counsel - Caribbean Team
San Juan, Puerto Rico
I am an Assistant Regional Counsel at EPA’s Office of Regional Counsel - Caribbean Team. Read more about Evelyn Rivera-Ocasio.
Elias Rodríguez, Supervisor of Public Affairs
Region 2
New York, NY
I’m the supervisor of the Media Relation Branch in Region 2, Public Affairs. I also contribute regularly to EPA’s blog, Greening the Apple. Read more about Elias Rodríguez.