Nora Leonard

Environmental Scientist at US EPA - Tribal Solid Waste and Pollution Prevention Coordinator

Role
Environmental Scientist - Tribal Solid Waste and Pollution Prevention Coordinator at Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
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About Nora Leonard

Senior Research Technologist with a B.S. in Environmental Science (2021), dedicated to leading impactful research projects. Combines scientific expertise with technical skills to collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams on designing and analyzing experiments and developing data-driven solutions. Skilled in environmental monitoring, assessment, and mitigation to address conservation and sustainability issues. Committed to understanding environmental policy, regulations, and stakeholder engagement for meaningful impact.

Experience

  1. Environmental Scientist - Tribal Solid Waste and Pollution Prevention Coordinator

    Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa

    Jan 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    Region 5 Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division: Materials Management and Source Reduction Section• Assists in promoting pollutant source reduction and waste minimization by providing technical assistance, advice, training, and resources for Tribal communities and recipient organizations to conduct Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Materials Management projects.• Reviews and responds to General Assistance Program (GAP) workplans, progress reports, and EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPs) to identify each Tribe’s solid waste management needs and opportunities for EPA assistance. • Assists Tribes in using EPA planning tools and resources to develop Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMPs) and review and provide comments on draft IWMPs. Reviews Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) for compliance.• Provides technical support and professional scientific expertise to ensure actions taken are consistent with program priorities and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Works closely with Tribal staff to increase resiliency and resistance to hazards, developing an All-Hazards Waste Management Planning Tool.• Participates in regional and national teams and workgroups and seeks opportunities to collaborate with other relevant agencies, internal and external (e.g, Bureau of Indian Affairs, FEMA, Indian Health Service, etc.).• Understands and researches current information on sustainable food management, electronic waste management, illegal dumping, and environmental laws enacted by Congress through which EPA carries out its efforts.(RCRA, TSCA, NEPA, FIFRA, EPCRA, CERCLA, etc.).

Education

  • The University of Alabama

    Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science

  • Universidad LCI Veritas

    Spanish, Environmental Science

  • The University of Alabama

    Bachelor's degree, Spanish Language and Literature, Minor: Global and Cultural Perspectives

  • Universidad de Sevilla

    Spanish, Environmental Science

  • St Charles North High School

    High School Diploma

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