During the month of May, the United States pays tribute to the rich ancestry, distinct cultures and contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Asia and the Pacific Islands. This year, we highlight some of our Asian employees who protect human health and the environment every day.
While science is at the root of our decision-making process, we need employees with a variety of backgrounds, expertise and skills to fulfill our mission. We hope that these profiles inspire others interested in protecting human health and advancing environmental protection.
Presidential Proclamation – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2014
EPA blog post celebrating environmental achievements by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Profiles of featured Asian American and Pacific Islander employees:
Amanulah Ahmad, Senior Engineer I work in the division that delivers clean air and safe chemical programs to eight southeastern states in our region. Read more about Amanulah Ahmad. |  |
Enid Chiu, Environmental Engineer I help implement the drinking water program for the District of Columbia. I also serve as the regional coordinator for the multilingual outreach initiative, Beyond Translation, in Philadelphia, PA. Read more about Enid Chiu. |  |
Jay Hua, Environmental Scientist I work in the division in Region 7 that ensures that pesticides products imported to the U.S. comply with environmental laws to better protect human health and the environment. Read more about Jay Hua. |  |
Louise Kitamura, Associate Director, Resource Management Staff I'm the associate director of the Resource Management Staff within the Office of Water. Read more about Louise Kitamura. |  |