Helen Fournet

Environmental Scientist @Tetra Tech

Chicago, IL, US

Leads and provides technical support on environmental site assessments, remediations, and removals across both government and private sectors• Geospatial analysis and data visualization using ArcGIS Pro.• Manages projects under the US EPA’s START contract.• Conducts ecological risk assessments, wetland delineations and natural resource surveys• Conducts air monitoring and multimedia sampling, including soil, water, air, and waste.• Develops and delivers project plans and technical reports and handles budgeting.• Conducts data management, analysis, and visualization. • Responds to various environmental emergencies in EPA Region 5, including mercury spills, chemical warehouse fires, leaking abandoned drums, and the East Palestine Trail Derailment, providing technical support to inform public health and safety decisions based on environmental data.• Mentors/trains new employees on equipment usage, regulatory standards, and project plan/report developmentKey trainings and certifications include- 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER and Annual 8-Hour Refresher Trainings- FEMA Incident Command Systems (ICS) 100, 200, 400, 700, 800- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (2023)

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science