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EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Announces Members of Inaugural HBCU-MSI
Federal Advisory Council
WASHINGTON (September 16, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency announced the members of the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and
Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory
Council. This council marks a significant milestone in EPA’s commitment to
fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking
and workforce development.
The HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council will provide independent advice and
recommendations to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on strategies to help
diversify the agency’s workforce, support the professional development of
environmental leaders, and ensure that HBCUs and MSIs receive the resources
and support they need to thrive. The council’s insights will be crucial in
guiding the EPA’s efforts to address environmental justice issues and enhance
community engagement.
“We are honored to have such a distinguished group of leaders join the
first-ever HBCU-MSI Advisory Council,” said EPA Administrator Michael S.
Regan. “Each member brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and a deep
commitment to advancing environmental justice and helping to diversify
contributions to environmental policies. Their unique perspectives will be
invaluable as we continue to ensure that all communities have a voice in our
shared work to protect public health and the environment, to empower the next
generation of environmental leaders, and to support these vital institutions
for generations to come.”
“Including the voices of HBCUs in the EPA’s new Federal Advisory Council
reflect EPA’s commitment to achieving real results that empower students and
support the communities that HBCUs serve, and deliver on the Biden-Harris
Administration’s whole-of-government investment efforts in HBCUs. These
actions ensure those who have firsthand experience with environmental justice
issues like asthma and lead service line replacement will have a say in how we
clean up the nation’s air and water, and will help build a clean energy
economy that benefits everyone.” Said Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12)
“Communities of color across the country have long felt the impact of
environmental transgressions, and no one understands those communities and
impacts better than historically Black Colleges and Universities and other
Minority Serving Institutions. It makes good sense to turn to them for counsel
as the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to make a greater difference than
ever in environmental justice,” said council Chair and former Board of
Trustees chair for the nation’s largest HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural
and Technical State University, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland. “Administrator Regan
is taking a significant and historically important step in establishing the
EPA’s first-ever HBCU and MSI Federal Advisory Council, and I am deeply
honored to have been selected to be part of the council. I look forward to
joining with my fellow council members in making a difference for our
universities and the communities they serve.”
“It is with great humility and enthusiasm that I accept the appointment as
Vice Chair of the newly created HBCU and Minority-Serving Institutions Federal
Advisory Council at the U.S. EPA,” said council Vice Chair and Founder and
Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental justice, Dr.
Beverly Wright. “As a proud graduate of Grambling University, I know the
power of these institutions, the sense of duty and excellence that they
instill in their students, and the way that they buttress their communities. I
am thrilled to be part of bringing that unique voice and knowledge to the EPA.
I believe it will lend itself to inspired solutions to some of our biggest
challenges and help us chart the course to an environmentally just future.
“We are at a time when the environmental workforce, and especially the water
workforce, is facing significant challenges on all fronts – including the
ability to secure workers at all levels of the sector and to obtain and
maintain a more diverse employee base,” said council Vice Chair and Director
of the University of New Mexico’s Southwest Environmental Finance Center,
Heather Himmelberger. “One amazing opportunity available to EPA is the rich,
talented group of individuals attending HBCUs and MSIs across the country.
Tapping into this creative force can open up new avenues for growth for
everyone – the EPA, the universities, the students, and the general public,
who ultimately reap the benefits of a cleaner, healthier environment. This
board is chance to explore ways in which EPA can help HBCUs and MSIs and how
these institutions can in turn help EPA. I am so honored to have this
opportunity to participate in this new advisory committee in a leadership role
and to share with others our successes as an MSI working with EPA and our
challenges. I bring a unique perspective having worked at an MSI for 30 years,
worked with all 10 EPA regions, travelled and worked across all 50 states and
U.S. territories, that I hope will offer insights during the work of this
board. I am excited to meet all the other board members and work
collaboratively with them to offer advice to the agency on increased HBCU/MSI
participation.”
“I am deeply honored to represent Fresno State and serve as Vice Chair of
the EPA’s inaugural HBCU and Minority-Serving Institutions Federal Advisory
Council,” said council Vice Chair and President of California State
University – Fresno, Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “I’m excited that this
diverse council will provide feedback and advice on monumentally important
issues regarding the environment and education. Our Minority Serving
Institutions are key to the vibrant future of our country, in part through
opportunities like this one.
The HBCU-MSI FAC is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader
efforts to promote equity in economic and educational opportunities, protect
public health, and preserve the environment. Minority Serving Institutions
(MSIs), which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs),
and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
(AANHPISIs), play a critical role in educating and preparing diverse leaders.
The establishment of the HBCU-MSI FAC supports President Biden’s Executive
Order 14035, which seeks to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and
accessibility (DEIA) within the federal workforce. This Executive Order
underscores the importance of a federal workforce that reflects the full
diversity of the American people. The HBCU-MSI FAC aligns with this vision,
ensuring that diverse voices contribute to shaping the EPA’s policies and
practices.
The following individuals have been appointed to the HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory
Council to serve two-year terms:
Chair: Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Managing Partner, AHK Global Resources
Vice Chair: Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder and Executive Director, Deep South
Center for Environmental Justice
Vice Chair: Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, President, California State
University – Fresno
Vice Chair: Heather Himmelberger, Director, University of New Mexico Southwest
Environmental Finance Center
Abre’ Conner, esq., Director, Center for Environmental and Climate Justice,
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Dr. Andrew Kozich, Environmental Science Department Chair, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa
Community College
Angelina Adams, Counselor – Career Services, Haskell Indian Nations
University
Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang, Assistant Vice President of Transformation Support,
Institute for Capacity Building, United Negro College Fund
Dr. Eric O’Rear, Senior Research Analyst, Rhodium Group
C. Gail Bassette, Director of Economic Development/Strategic Engagement, Bowie
State University
Phil Weilerstein, President and CEO, VentureWell
Dr. Jerryl Briggs, President, Mississippi Valley State University
Dr. Lena T. Rodriguez, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Hispanic
Association of Colleges and Universities
Dr. Mark Brown, President and CEO, Tuskegee University
Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
Michael Johnson, Chief of Staff, PROPEL Center
Dr. Mike Hoa Nguyen, Member, Board of Directors, Asian Pacific Americans in
Higher Education & Assistant Professor of Education, New York University
Ray Shackelford, Vice President for Equitable Justice and Strategic
Initiatives, National Urban League
Dr. Sharon Jones, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, University of
Washington – Bothell
Dr. Vann Newkirk, President, Wilberforce University
For more information about the HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council and the
EPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please visit our
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