IEC Fellows
The following people have completed the Institute for Environmental Communication and have been named Fellows.
2007
- Yasmin Bowers, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Vaughn Brennan, Bergeron Volvo
- Andrea Bourgeois-Calvin, Program Coordinator, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
- Craig Cortello, Trinity Consultants
- Dan Favre, Campaign Organizer, Gulf Restoration Network
- Blaire Fernandez, Gulf States Real Estate Services, LLC
- Wynecta Fisher, Director, New Orleans Mayor's Office of Environmental Affairs
- Hope Herron, Environmental Scientists/Communications & Outreach Specialist, Tetra Tech
- Dr. Guerry O. Holm Jr., Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, Louisiana State University
- Katie Landry, Specialist in Natural Food Marketing
- Jill Mastrototaro, Environmental Coordinator, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
- Colleen Morgan, Disaster Recovery Assistant, Audubon Nature Institute
- Michael Murphy, Tulane Environmental Law Clinic, Community Outreach Director
- Ridgely Myers, P.E., Environmental Manager, International Matex Tank terminals
- Jen Pipitone, Sophomore Environmental Studies Student, Loyola University
- Jordan Schneider, Mass Communication Senior, Loyola University
- Robbie Vitrano, Trumpet Advertising
- Eman Williams, Scientist/Educator, LA Department of Health & Hospitals, Metairie
2006
- Shelly A. Buckel, M.A., Mass Communication Graduate Student, Loyola University
- Brian Denzer, WTUL Radio
- Yarrow Etheredge, Toxicological & Environmental Associates
- Melanie Goodman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Jeff Grimes, Gulf Restoration Network
- Anne Zoller Kiefer, Civic Activist and business person
- Leslie March, Sierra Club
- Julia Morgan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Beatriz Perez, Tulane Environmental Law Clinic (community outreach)
- Pretti Pradhan-Karnik, M.A., Mass Communication Graduate Student, Loyola University
- Matt Rota, Gulf Restoration Network
- Chris Smith, Sierra Club
- Linda Swanner, Tulane Environmental Law Clinic (Legal Assistant)
- Jeffrey Thomas, Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfeam, LLP
- Soy Tir, Motiva Enterprises, Norco
- Rob Wallace, Tulane University, Center for Bioenvironmental Research
- Jeff Williams, Entergy Corp.
2005-Cancelled Due to Katrina
2004
- JoDale Ales, PhD, Baton Rouge Community College
- Katie Brasted, M.A., Director, Woodlands Trail and Park, Inc.
- Lisa Buchanan, Loyola Undergraduate, President Loyola Greens
- Barbara Caldwell, Executive Director, The Green Project
- Woody Crews, Gray & Company - Insurance, Energy, and Timber
- Dan Etheridge, Center for Bioenvironmental Research, Tulane & Xavier Universities
- Myra Hughey, Research Associate, Department of Biological Sciences, Loyola University
- Phyllis Jordan, Vice President, The Green Project
- Germaine Mitchell, Director of Development, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
- Clint Padgett, U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
- John Rapp, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - Restoration Center
- Casey Roberts, Graduate Student, Tulane University
- Steve Roberts, Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Kristi Trail, Environmental Engineer, Motiva Enterprises, LLC - Norco Refinery
- Krista Whittington, Graduate Student, Loyola University
2003 - IEC on Sabbatical
2002
- Charles Allen, III, Education Outreach Coordinator, Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research, New Orleans
- Michele Berman, Public Affairs Representative, Dominion Exploration & Production, New Orleans
- Jennifer Brock, Director of Organizational Development, Gulf Restoration Network, New Orleans
- Doug Cumming, Professor of Journalism, Loyola University New Orleans
- Cynthia Duet, Environmental & Regulatory Specialist, Governor's Office of Coastal Activities, Baton Rouge
- Carlton Dufrechou, Executive Director, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Metairie
- Melissa Fertitta, Journalism Student, Loyola University New Orleans
- Lee Gary, Owner, Strategic Management Services, USA, New Orleans
- Amelia Ballew Mims, Biologist, United States Department of Agriculture,
New Orleans - David McBride, Director, Environmental, Safety & Regulation, Dominion Exploration & Production, New Orleans
- Tim Menzel, Graduate Student/Assistant, Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station, Hammond
- William Murphy, Donations Coordinator, The Green Project, New Orleans
- Thais Perkins, Research Associate, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond
- Terrence Persaud, Advance HES Professional, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, Garyville
- Jason Smith, Coastal Programs Supervisor, Jefferson Parish Dept. of Environmental Affairs, Metairie
- Calondra D. Tibbs, MPH, Environmental Health Investigator, LDHH/OPH/Env. Epidemiology & Toxicology, New Orleans
- Laura Vogel, Ph. D. Student, University of New Orleans
- Kathleen Welch, Public Relations Student, Loyola University New Orleans
2001
- Kathy Anzelmo, Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, Loyola University New Orleans
- Randy Armstrong, Manager, Health, Safety & Environmental, Shell Chemical Company, Norco
- Terry Baxter, Air Quality Specialist, DynMcDermott, Metairie
- Samantha Bickham, Grants Assistant, The Greater New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans
- Margaret Bikowski, M.S.P.H., Public Health Investigator, Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, New Orleans
- Elodia Blanco, President, Concerned Citizens of Agriculture Street Landfill,
New Orleans - Betsy Brien, Public Affairs Specialist, Tosco Alliance Refinery, Belle Chasse
- Dr. Gerry Burns, Physician, Clinical Neurophysiology, New Orleans
- Katherine F. Costanza, Environmental Quality Supervisor, Jefferson Parish, Metairie
- Carol Hester, Curriculum & Resource Coordinator, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans
- Dr. Craig Hood, Chair, Biological Sciences, Loyola University New Orleans
- Judi Hymel, The Beuerman Miller Group, New Orleans
- Gail Kelley, President, St. Charles Consulting, Inc., Luling
- Jeannie McPherson, Environmental Educator, Audubon Nature Institute
- Todd Page, M.P.H., Public Health Investigator, Office of Public Health - Section of Environmental Epidemiology & Toxicology, New Orleans
- Brad Panovich, Meteorologist, WWL Channel 4, New Orleans
- Debra Pearson, Educator, Audubon Nature Institute, New Orleans
- Bryan Piazza, Coastal Restoration Division, LA Dept of Natural Resources,
Baton Rouge - Neal Ryan, Communications Aide, Freeport-McMoRan, New Orleans
- Mary Schmidt, Graduate Student, Environmental Communications, Loyola University New Orleans
- Lynn Schonberg, Environmental Communications Consultant, Metairie
- James Segreto, Director, Adult Library Reading Programs, New Orleans
- Rebecca Strome, Outreach Coordinator, The Green Project, New Orleans
- Aaron Viles, The Fund for Public Interest Research/ U.S. PIRG -- Gulf States Field Office, New Orleans
- Larry Wall, Public Relations Coordinator, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Baton Rouge
- Louis Wesley, Waste Management Specialist, DynMcDermott, Metairie
- Andrew Wilson, Partner/Attorney, Burke & Mayer, New Orleans
- Ann Yoachim, Campaign Coordinator, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
New Orleans
2000
- Renee E. Allie, Executive Director, The Green Project, New Orleans
- Lyonel Bailey, Environmental Project Compliance Specialist, DynMcDermott, Inc., Metairie
- Lisa M. Boe, Center for Environmental Communications, Loyola University
New Orleans - Lea Campbell, Executive Director, South Central Partnership for Environmental Technology Education, Baton Rouge
- McChord Carrico, Resident Managing Partner, Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P., Mandeville
- Jason Cuevas, Americas External Affairs, Mirant Corp., Atlanta, GA
- Doug Daigle, Hypoxia Program Director, Mississippi River Basin Alliance, New Orleans
- Elizabeth Davey, Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Tulane University, New Orleans
- Vickie Duffourc, Environmental Specialist, Coastal Engineering & Environmental Consultants, Inc., Westwego
- Lynn Dupont, Environmental Planner, Regional Planning Comission, New Orleans
- Suzanne Hawes, Manager of the Environment, US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans
- Sally Hayes, Greater New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans
- Michael Hollis, National Marketing/Retention Manager, Metrovision, New Orleans
- Dr. James Johnston, Chief, Spatial (Habitat)Analysis US Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette
- Dr. David Lesley, Biology Teacher, St. Martin's Episcopal School, Metairie
- Rodney Littleton, Deputy Director/Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Mayor's Office of Environmental Affairs, New Orleans
- John Lopez, St. Tammany & At-Large Director, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Slidell
- Michael Lyons, Manager, Environmental Affairs, Mid-Continental Oil & Gas Association, Baton Rouge
- Kirk Menard, Manager, Safety, Health, and Environment, Motiva Enterprises, Norco
- Jeff Moore, Public Affairs Representative, Chevron Chemical, New Orleans
- Dr. Chidi Onyenekwu, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering Technology, Delgado Community College, New Orleans
- Ann Lundelius Pettit, Environmental Committee Chair, League of Women Voters, New Orleans
- Kathy K. Russo, Industrial Development & Research Coordinator, Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs, Metairie
- Dr. Joseph Sejud, Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, New Orleans
- Beverly Smiley, Executive Director, Solutions through Science, Baton Rouge
- Jim Stone, Environmental Specialist, Department of Environmental Quality, Metairie
- Sheila Stroup, Metro Page Columnist, Times-Picayune, Mandeville
- Linda Mather Walker, President, League of Women Voters, New Orleans
- Micah Walker, Interpretive Naturalist, Louisiana Nature Center, New Orleans
- Glynn Wilson, Professor of Journalism (Environmental), Loyola University
New Orleans - Jan Windhorst, Professor of Broadcast Journalism, Loyola University
New Orleans
1999
- Catherine Blades, Executive Director, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, New Orleans
- Walt Burgoyne, Naturalist, New Orleans
- Gerard Braud, President, Diversified Media, Mandeville
- Loretta Brehm, Board member, W.H.A.R.F., Westwego
- Bill Bozzo, Environmental Scientist and Manager, DynMcDermott Inc., Metairie
- Linda Calvert, Director, Mayor's Office of Environmental Affairs, New Orleans
- John Carriere, Development and Communications Coordinator, Tulane Center for Bioenvironmental Research, New Orleans
- Eric Claville, ACORN, Baton Rouge
- Robert Contois, Environmental Lawyer, Jones Walker, New Orleans
- Micah Crochet, Cytec, Luling
- Mark Davis, Executive Director, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Baton Rouge
- Angelique DeLonde, Public Health Epidemiologist, Louisiana Office of Public Health, New Orleans
- Dianne Dugas, Louisiana Department of Health, New Orleans
- Rebecca East, Institute of Environmental Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rogue
- Tia (Williams) Edwards, Director of Public Relations, Louisiana Chemical Association, Baton Rouge
- Phillip Ellender, Director of Public/Government Affairs, Koch Oil Company, Baton Rouge
- Claudia R. Fowler, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge
- George Frierson, Research Associate, Coastal Research Laboratory at University of New Orleans, New Orleans
- Dr. Joye C. Gordon, Kansas State University (formerly in Thibodaux)
- Harold Green, State Environmental Chair, Southern Christian Leadership of Louisiana, New Orleans
- Eileen Hollander, Director, Southern Region for AWM, New Orleans
- Gregory Ben Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Greater New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans
- Nancy Kaffer, Center for Environmental Communications, Loyola University New Orleans
- Allen Kirkley, Chief Executive Officer, Motiva Norco Refining Company, Norco
- Subhash Kulkarni, President, Kulkarni Consultants(engineers), Metairie
- Mary LeBlanc, Board member, W.H.A.R.F., Westwego
- Darryl Malek-Wiley, Then President, Mississippi River Basin Alliance, New Orleans
- Christine Manalla, Writer, New Orleans Magazine, New Orleans
- Jean May-Brett, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge
- Bettsie Baker-Miller, Consultant, Baton Rouge
- Dr. Robert Moreau, Professor of Environmental Business, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond
- Sara Pagones, Writer, The Times-Picayune, New Orleans
- Kay Radlauer, Consultant, KayRad Co., Inc., Baton Rouge
- Dr. Robert Rogers, Mineral Management Service, New Orleans
- Roy Rogge, Chairman of Executive Committee, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter, New Orleans
- Dr. Jeff Simon, Communications Director, Department of Environmental Quality, Baton Rouge
- Michele Soho, Associate for Special Projects, The Greater New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans
- Jerry Speir, Director Tulane Institute for Environmental Law & Policy, Tulane Law School, New Orleans
- Marnie Winter, Director, Jefferson Parish Environmental and Development Control Department, Metairie
- Maura Wood, Associate Representative, Sierra Club, Delta Chapter, Baton Rouge
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