Profiles of Members of EPA's Asian-American and Pacific Islander 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, 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.

Alejandro "Alex" E. Almario, Office of Research and Development

Biologist and Field Research Coordinator
Gulf Breeze, FL

I am responsible for all aspects of field support for scientists conducting estuarine research in the Gulf of Mexico and southeastern United States in support of the EPA's Office of Research and Development. Read more about Alejandro Almario.

Ahmed Amanulah, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division

Senior Engineer
Atlanta, GA (EPA Region 4)

As a senior engineer with 30 plus years of technical and program management experience, I oversee all aspects of air pollution enforcement and compliance data analysis requirements in our region. Read more about Ahmed Amanulah.

Elle Chang, Office of the Administrator

Special Assistant to the Deputy Administrator
Washington, DC

My primary responsibilities include supporting the Deputy Administrator through material preparation for meetings and identifying opportunities to convey EPA priorities. Read more about Elle Chang.

Enid Chiu, Water Protection Division

Environmental Engineer
Philadelphia, PA (EPA Region 3)

I help implement the drinking water program for the District of Columbia. I also serve as the regional coordinator for the multilingual outreach initiative, Beyond Translation, in Philadelphia, PA. Read more about Enid Chiu.

David Magdangal, Land Enforcement Section, Air & Land Enforcement Branch, Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division

Environmental Engineer
Seattle, WA (EPA Region 10)

As an inspector and case developer for the Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Pesticides and Toxics Unit, I work with two environmental laws, Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act and the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act. Read more about David Magdangal.

Lisa Pham, Water Quality Protection Division

Environmental Engineer
Dallas, TX (Region 6)

I am coordinating aquifer exemption projects of Region 6’s Office of Water and managing the Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs in New Mexico. Read more about Lisa Pham.

Hillol Ray, Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division

Civil and Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Enforcement Branch
Dallas, TX (EPA Region 6)

In July 1992, I was appointed as the Program Manager to oversee and coordinate the Drinking Water Quality Enforcement in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Read more about Hillol Ray.

Harry Shah, Land, Chemical and Redevelopment Division

Environmental Engineer
Dallas, TX

As an environmental engineer, I coordinate with EPA Region 6 states, on a variety of technically complex requirements on treatment, storage, and disposal of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Read more about Harry Shah.

Piyachat Terrell, Diversity, Recruitment, & Employee Services Division

AAPI Employment Program Manager
Washington, DC

I work with students to expose them to environmental careers. Read more about Piyachat Terrell.