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Profiles of Hispanics at EPA

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. EPA proudly recognizes the   contributions of our Hispanic employees to protecting the environment. Hispanic Heritage   Month is September 15 - October 15. EPA. epa.gov/careers/profiles-hispanics-epa
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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.

Rafael DeLeon, Esq., Deputy Director

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Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance - Office of Site Remediation Enforcement
Washington, D.C.

I am the Deputy Director of the Office of Site Remediation Enforcement in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.  Read more about Rafael DeLeon.

Fabiola Estrada, Life Scientist

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Region 9 - Pesticides Section
Southern California Field Office

I am the lead for the regional Spanish-language pesticide safety outreach program. I help protect the health of farmworkers and their families by providing technical information through partnerships with multiple state agencies, community based organizations and media outlets.  Read more about Fabiola Estrada.

Sally Gutiérrez, Acting Director

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Office of Water-Water Permits Division
Office of Wastewater Management
Washington, DC

Currently, I oversee the wastewater permitting program for the United States. Read more about Sally Gutiérrez.

Neftalí Hernández-Santiago, Environmental Scientist

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Region 7 - Drinking Water Management 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, Esq., Environmental Scientist

Nadtya Hong

Office of International and Tribal Affairs - Latin America and Caribbean Team
Washington, D.C.

I manage environmental cooperation programs in the Latin American and Caribbean regions, with a special focus in the Andean region (Peru, Chile and Colombia). Read more about Nadtya Hong.

Gilberto "Tito" Irizarry, Director

Gilberto "Tito" Irizarry

Office of Land and Emergency Management - Preparedness & Response Operations Division
Washington, D.C.

I am the Director of the Office of Preparedness & Response Operations Division in the Office of Emergency Management. Read more about Gilberto "Tito" Irizarry.

Evelyn Rivera-Ocasio, Environmental Engineer

Evelyn Rivera

Region 2 - Caribbean Environmental Protection Division
San Juan, Puerto Rico

I’m the Assistant Regional Counsel at EPA’s Caribbean Environmental Protection Division. Read more about Evelyn Rivera-Ocasio.

Grace Robiou, Deputy Director

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Office of Water - Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Washington, D.C.

I serve as the Deputy Director of the Office of Children's Health Protection, in the Office of the Administrator.  Read more about Grace Robiou.

Elias Rodríguez, Deputy Director of Public Affairs

Elias Rodriguez

Region 2
New York, NY

I’m the bilingual public information officer in Region 2, where I serve as the Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Chief of the Media Relations Branch. I also contribute regularly to EPA’s blog, Greening the Apple. Read more about Elias Rodríguez.

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