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.
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 Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response's communications team, focusing on science communications and leading our internal communications program. Read more about Charlena Bowling.
DavidBrian Esch, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
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.
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 and External Civil Rights
Washington, DC
I serve as the Communication Director for the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, and have focused my career on uplifting the voices of underserved and overburdened communities across the country. Read more about Christina Motilall.
Andrew Reighart, Laboratory Services & Applied Science Division
Washington, DC
I lead various programs within the Laboratory Services & Applied Science Division as wells as perform many vital operations to help protect the communities and ecosystems. Read more about Andrew Reighart.