Dear CEH Community,  

I had the honor of taking the helm of CEH in Fall 2023 after almost two decades leading environmental health, climate resiliency, and sustainability work for the last three New York City Mayors. As a longtime advocate of public health and equity, I have always been impressed by the boldness and courage of CEH as an organization that punches well above its weight class.   

When I met the team for the first time at the Oakland office, it was clear to me how this small group of individuals could achieve such an outsized impact: the passion and subject matter expertise in the room were so palpable! It was a moment that really imprinted in me what a powerful and special organization CEH is.  

As I write this, I have only been on the job for a little over six months, which is a very short amount of time compared to the more than 27 years of CEH’s existence! There are so many wins to celebrate from 2023 that build on the strong foundation laid down by those who came before me, as you will see in this report.  

I am committed to championing many strategic priorities this year and beyond as part of my vision to take CEH’s work to the next level, including:

-Integrating our various efforts to eliminate PFAS or “forever chemicals” pollution into a strategic “all hands on deck” approach  

-Doubling down on our science-driven policy work to influence and advocate for health-protecting, pollution-preventing laws and regulations nationally 

-Reinvigorating our legal strategies to have a more national impact, wielding the power of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and other bedrock environmental legislation