Washington Toxics Coalition Staff

Maureen Judge, Executive Director, joined the staff of WTC in 2009. A Seattle native, Maureen Judge is a Bishop Blanchet High School and Boston University graduate. She worked as a Product Manager at RealNetworks in its early stages and later at Expedia.com before stepping out of the corporate world to spend more time with her 12 year-old daughter Katie. In 2007 she ran for Mercer Island City Council winning in the primary, but losing in the general election. Maureen currently serves on the Board of the King County Conservation Voters and is President of the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Board of Directors as well as the Alumni Board member of the Starlight Children's Foundation. She is a member of the WA State Women's Political Caucus, the Cascade Bicycle Club, and the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys entertaining family and friends, hiking, yoga, and playing almost any sport with her daughter. Contact: mjudge@watoxics.org or ext. 116.

Anna Davis, Field Organizer, joined the staff of WTC in 2008. Before she started at WTC, Anna worked at "Faith in Place" in Chicago, IL organizing faith communities around environmental issues. Anna holds a B.S. in Geology and a minor in Studio Art from Hope College. She graduated in 2007. As a passionate environmentalist, she is excited to be working to make our communities safer and healthier places to live, work and play. Anna will be working to develop and support WTC grassroots field campaigns. Contact: adavis@watoxics.org or ext. 118.

Jim Dawson, Field Director, joined the staff of WTC in 2006. Jim most recently came from People For Puget Sound, where he spent four years coordinating their field program and doing local organizing and education in the South Sound area. He has worked as a organizer for the past nine years for a variety of local, state, and national environmental organizations. In 2001 he graduated from Green Corps, an environmental, leadership, training program. He holds a B.A. from The Evergreen State College in environmental policy and social change movements. Jim is responsible for overseeing our grassroots organizing strategy for our state toxics campaigns. Contact: jdawson@watoxics.org or 360-292-8540.

Gylan Green, Finance and Administration Director, joined the WTC staff in 2007. Gylan has nearly 20 years experience in nonprofit leadership, fund development and marketing. His past service includes director of In Touch, a community-based AIDS service organization; executive director of Lambert House, Seattle’s sexual minority youth center; director of stewardship and development for St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral; and director of stewardship and communications for the Center for Ethical Leadership. Gylan holds a B.A. in theater from the University of Washington with a focus in directing and technical theater. He brings his talent for organizing many moving parts to managing WTC’s finances and operations. Contact: ggreen@watoxics.org or ext. 110.

Ivy Sager-Rosenthal, Environmental Health Advocate, joined the WTC staff in March 2005. Previously, she developed and ran campaigns to eliminate persistent toxic chemicals for the Washington Public Interest Research Group and People For Puget Sound. Ivy has also worked as a legislative attorney for the Wisconsin Legislature. She has a law degree from The American University's Washington College of Law and a B.A. in International Relations and a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin. Ivy works on the campaign to eliminate persistent toxic pollution. Contact: isager-rosenthal@watoxics.org or ext. 122

Josh Schramm, Publications and Website Manager, joined the WTC staff in November 2007. Josh comes to us from another Seattle based non-profit, People For Puget Sound, where he worked as a graphic and web designer. Josh brings his various talents as an artist, writer, musician, and designer to WTC, where he is responsible for creating and designing newsletters, postcards, websites, and many other communications pieces. Josh holds a B.A. in Theater Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a certificate in Audio Production from the University of Washington, Seattle. Contact: jschramm@watoxics.org or ext. 125.

Erika Schreder, Staff Scientist, has worked on the Washington Toxics Coalition staff since 1997. Currently, she is leading the Coalition’s research on toxic chemicals in children’s products. In 2005 and 2006, she led the research for the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition’s Pollution in People study. In the past, she has led WTC’s efforts to secure protections for salmon from pesticides and to advocate for greater support for organic and sustainable agriculture. She obtained a Masters in Resource Ecology and Management from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in molecular biology from MIT. Prior to joining the Toxics Coalition staff, she worked as a stream and wetland ecologist. Contact: eschreder@watoxics.org or ext. 119

Laurie Valeriano, Policy Director, has worked for Washington Toxics Coalition since 1995. She has worked to pass strong environmental health policies at the state level for more than 15 years. During those years she has led successful campaigns to make Washington the first state in the nation to ban the toxic flame retardant, deca (PBDE), and adopt the strongest standards in the nation for toxic chemicals in toys and children's products. Laurie received her B.A in Political Science from the State University at Albany in 1991. She lives in Seattle with her husband and three children and loves to go camping and practice yoga. Contact: lvaleriano@watoxics.org or ext. 114

Jeannie Wells, Development Assistant, a former Development Associate for Ryther Child Center, joined WTC as our Development Assistant.  At Ryther, she managed the donor database, was responsible for donor stewardship, assisted in the annual fundraiser luncheon, and supported the Development Director in public relations and marketing endeavors.  She has a strong interest in environmental advocacy and children’s welfare.   Jeannie earned a BA in Spanish and French at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana.  She currently volunteers at her daughter’s elementary school and at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Contact: jwells@watoxics.org or ext. 121.

Washington Toxics Coalition Board of Directors

Don Bollinger is an energy consultant at Braco Energy services, and has worked as a chemist for 12 years, including two years working on environmental mutagens with Barry Commoner. He is the past board president of the Coalition for the Environment (St. Louis), and has four years experience as an anti-nuclear activist. Don joined the board in 1994 and serves on our Finance Committee.

Dr. Arti Chandra is presently providing full spectrum family practice care to an ethnically diverse patient population. In her work with lower income, ethnic minority patients, she strives to integrate a variety of complementary healing approaches for her patients, and maintains a humanistic and spiritually-oriented practice style. Dr. Chandra recieved her medical degree at Loyola School of Medicine near Chicago and also has a B.S. in Psycology. Arti joined the board in 2008.

Katherine S. Davies is the Director of the Center for Creative Change at Antioch University in Seattle. She holds a B.Sc., Sheffield University; an M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies; and a D.Phil., Somerville College, Oxford University.
Originally trained as a biochemist, Davies also holds a graduate degree in cultural anthropology and social transformation. Her interests include social change and social movements, sustainability, environmental health, social justice and public policy. She has more than 25 years of environmental experience as a program manager, consultant and senior government adviser in Canada and internationally. She has taught at the University of Toronto and the Queen's University. Katherine joined the board in 2008.

Jennifer Dold, President, is an environmental attorney with Bricklin Newman Dold LLC, an environmental law firm in Seattle. She brings to the Toxics Coalition legal expertise complemented by many years of experience as an activist. Jennifer joined the board in 1996. Jennifer is the former chair of our Legal Affairs Committee, and serves on our Event Committee and Personnel Committee.

Steven G. Gilbert is director and founder of the non-profit Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders (INND), and is an affiliate
associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington. He has a Ph.D. in Toxicology, and is a Diplomate of American Board of Toxicology (D.A.B.T.). His primary research interests are in the effects of lead and mercury on the developing nervous system. His current work is focused on how knowledge is used to address urgent policy issues.  Steve recently authored a book entitled "A Small Dose of Toxicology" and manages a wiki based website Toxipedia  designed to connect science and people around the health effects of people.  He recently started a new effort Healthy World Theater to couple the arts and sciences to forage a more healthy and peaceful world.  Steven joined the board in 2002, served on our Finance Committee until 2007, and is now serving on the Development Committee.

Jan E. Hasselman is an environmental attorney with the non-profit law firm Earthjustice. Since 1998, Jan has litigated salmon, forestry, pesticide, and clean water protection lawsuits, including several on behalf of Washington Toxics Coalition. He joined the WTC board in 2004 and chairs our Board Development Committee, also serving on the Legal Committee.

Janna Rolland, Vice President, is an organizational consultant to nonprofits and philanthropies with more than 20 years of experience in the sector. After serving as executive director of two environmental health nonprofits, Janna earned a mid-career MPA at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.  Janna moved to Seattle in 1996 and has since become a Master Home Environmentalist, a longtime board member of the Institute for Children’s Environmental Health, and, in 2006, a joyful parent.  She joined the board in 2007 and chairs the Personnel Committee.

Jon Stier is a lawyer and mediator. He is currently a Senior Deputy Ombudsman for King County, Wash. Previously, Jon litigated with the National Environmental Law Center , served as an environmental and consumer rights lobbyist for WashPIRG, practiced indigent criminal appellate defense, and helped litigate nuclear whistleblower cases. In addition to his service on the WTC board, Jon mediates for the Dispute Resolution Center of King County and the Inter-Local Conflict Resolution Group. Jon joined the WTC board in 1999, and served as Board President.  He currently chairs our Legal Committee and is a member of the Strategic Planning, Development, and Board Development committees.

David Stitzhal, Secretary, is President of Full Circle Environmental Inc., which specializes in recycling, waste prevention, and producer responsibility. He has served as co-chair of the mayor-appointed Seattle Solid Waste Advisory Committee, and was the former project director for waste reduction and recycling programs at Washington Citizens for Recycling. He has author numerous articles and speaks nationally on waste-policy issues. David joined the board in 1993, and serves on our Messaging and Marketing Committee, Development Committee, and Personnel Committee.

Gwen Vernon is currently a Senior Associate at Cascadia Consulting Group in Seattle. Gwen has a long history of providing education and outreach to residents and businesses on natural yard care, hazardous products and waste, and resource stewardship. She has a masters in education and a bachelors degree in Spanish and international studies. Gwen speaks fluent Spanish and is a certified Master Gardener.