Norma is a chemist, engineer, and consultant who works in interdisciplinary teams with partners in both nonprofit and private sectors. She received a Ph.D. in Soil & Water Chemistry from the University of Arizona in 2021. Today, as a scientific recruiter, she spends her days helping other scientists find their job niche within a wide range of industries and fields. You can listen to the podcast below.

Norma’s research work that she references in the interview can be found at https://projectharvest.arizona.edu/

Co-creators: Denise Moreno Ramírez, Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Louise Misztal, Amy Amoroso

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• Reflecting on Environmental Justice in the U.S. and Mexico
• Border Coalitions for Environmental Justice: Two Cases

Lorena Lopez-Powers obtained her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice from Saint Mary’s College and a master’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Kansas. She also served as an AmeriCorps volunteer before moving on to her next career steps.

Co-creators: Denise Moreno Ramírez, Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Louise Misztal, Amy Amoroso

*The content expressed in this interview does not reflect the view of the U.S. EPA.

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• Reflecting on Environmental Justice in the U.S. and Mexico
• Border Coalitions for Environmental Justice: Two Cases

For more than 30 years, Edna worked for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality overseeing the Office of Regional and Border Assistance. Under her leadership, the agency developed the first binational state-to-state environmental strategic plan. This was in collaboration with Sonora’s Ecology and Sustainable Development Commission, North American Development Bank, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She also worked for Pima County as an environmental compliance inspector. And throughout her career, she’s participated in several committees with a focus on environmental health and cross-border collaboration.

Co-creators: Denise Moreno Ramírez, Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin, Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Louise Misztal, Amy Amoroso

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• Reflecting on Environmental Justice in the U.S. and Mexico
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Irasema’s career is impressive. In addition to being ASU’s Director of Transborder Studies, she’s also a teacher and researcher at the school with a focus on immigration, human rights and environmental policy on the border. She’s authored or edited many books; her most recent publication is “Children Crossing Borders: Latin American Migrant Childhoods.” She’s twice served as a Fulbright scholar. She’s served on numerous environmental boards and committees. And in 2010, President Barack Obama appointed her to serve on an advisory committee for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation in North America. That same year, Hispanic Business Magazine named her one of the Top 100 Influential Hispanics in the U.S.

Co-creators: Denise Moreno Ramírez, Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin, Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Louise Misztal, Amy Amoroso

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Explore other Mujeres Fronterizas podcasts. And for more on environmental justice, check out these blogs from SIA board member Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin:

• Reflecting on Environmental Justice in the U.S. and Mexico
• Border Coalitions for Environmental Justice: Two Cases

Co-creators: Denise Moreno Ramírez, Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin, Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Louise Misztal, Amy Amoroso

Further Learning

Explore other Mujeres Fronterizas podcasts. And for more on environmental justice, check out these blogs from SIA board member Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin:

• Reflecting on Environmental Justice in the U.S. and Mexico
• Border Coalitions for Environmental Justice: Two Cases

Co-creators: Denise Moreno Ramírez, Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin, Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Louise Misztal, Amy Amoroso

Further Learning

Explore other Mujeres Fronterizas podcasts. And for more on environmental justice, check out these blogs from SIA board member Sofia Rodriguez McGoffin:

• Reflecting on Environmental Justice in the U.S. and Mexico
• Border Coalitions for Environmental Justice: Two Cases

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