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EPA Administrator Regan Announces Members of First-Ever National Environmental
Youth Advisory Council
Marks the first time an EPA advisory committee features exclusively youth aged
16-29, charged with advising EPA on impacts of climate change and
environmental harms
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 16 members to the
agency’s first-ever National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC).
The newly established federal advisory committee will provide independent
policy advice and recommendations to Administrator Regan on how to increase
the effectiveness of EPA’s efforts to address a range of environmental
issues impacting youth. The council is the first ever at EPA to be exclusively
occupied by young people, with all members between the ages of 16 and 29.
“Young people have been at the forefront of every movement for political and
social change in American history, and the environmental movement is no
different. Today we are cementing seats for young leaders at EPA’s table as
we tackle the greatest environmental challenges of our time,” said EPA
Administrator Michael S. Regan. “President Biden is committed to ensuring
everyone in this country has access to clean air, safe water and healthy land,
now and for generations to come. With the support of the spectacular young
leaders selected today, we will deliver on his clear vision for a brighter and
healthier future.”
EPA issued a request for nominations to the council in the summer of 2023
and received over 1,000 applications. EPA selected new members from a pool of
highly qualified candidates to represent a variety of interests, lived
experiences, partisan affiliation, and geographic locations, and whose
backgrounds include extensive experience with EPA priority issues including
climate change, environmental justice, conservation, air quality, clean
water, agriculture, food security, and workforce development. NEYAC members
represent all 10 EPA regions, including urban, rural and Tribal communities,
and hail from 13 states and the District of Columbia.
“Young people understand the urgency of addressing climate change, as they
will be the generation most directly affected by its devastating
consequences,” said U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT). “I am pleased
that the EPA’s National Environmental Youth Advisory Council will give young
people a voice to address this existential crisis. We must act aggressively to
move away from fossil fuels and make sure the planet we leave for our kids and
future generations is healthy and habitable.” 
“While young people didn’t cause the climate crisis, they will be the most
affected if we fail to act,” said U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA).
“Solutions to climate injustice must be crafted and led by the voices of the
future, particularly young people who have seen that injustice in their
communities. That’s why I am beyond proud to see a constituent from Hyde
Park, Massachusetts be named a Council Member of EPA’s inaugural National
Environmental Youth Advisory Council. I can’t wait to see the great things
to come from these 16 young leaders.”
“The climate crisis is here and it’s time our leaders took a
whole-of-government approach that brings young people to the table and ensures
all voices are heard in the fight to save our planet,”
said U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL). “Under the leadership of
President Biden, I’m thrilled to see the EPA bring young people into the
fold in such a critical way. When clean air, clean water, and clean
communities are on the line, we can’t and won’t give up in the fight
against climate change.”
Administrator Regan will announce his appointments at a launch event in
Washington, D.C., that will rally young leaders from across the country to
celebrate their critical role in addressing the greatest environmental
challenges of our time. Administrator Regan and the new members will be joined
by talent including DJ Heat, Little Bacon Bear and elected officials including
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost, the
youngest Member of Congress and first member from Generation Z to serve.
Administrator Regan will also participate in a fireside chat with young
leaders moderated by ESPN’s Sheila Matthews.
New Members of the National Environmental Youth Advisory Council
Alexandra Angerman, 25, Wrangell, AK
Asada Rashidi, 22, Newark, NJ
Colton Buckley, 29, Gatesville, TX
Emmanuel Alcantar, 27, Los Angeles, CA
Gabriel Nagel, 18, Denver, CO
Kiera O’Brien, 25, Washington, DC
Kristy Drutman, 28, Weehawken, NJ
Lisette Perez, 24, Chicago, IL
Meghana Kunapareddy, 18, Katy, TX
Nicholas Blumenthal, 21, Sioux City, IA
Osasenaga Idahor, 20, Hyde Park, MA
Page Tsirigotis, 19, Chapel Hill, NC
Rachel Billiot-Bruleigh, 27, Gretna, LA
Shannen Maxwell, 27, Mexico, MO
Sophia Kianni, 21, McLean, VA
Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, 24, Philadelphia, PA
View the full list of NEYAC members and read additional information about the
committee.
The NEYAC will meet at least twice a year, with the first meeting of the
council to be scheduled next year. As they become available, additional
details will post to EPA’s website.
About the NEYAC
The National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC) provides advice and
recommendations on environmental issues impacting young people directly to EPA
Administrator Regan. The NEYAC includes 16 members, who are appointed for a
two-year term. As part of the agency’s commitment to centering environmental
justice communities, at least 50% of the overall membership of NEYAC will come
from, reside primarily in, and/or do most of their work in disadvantaged
communities as defined by the  Climate and Economic Justice Screening
Tool  (CEJST) as part of Justice40.
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