Our Experts

EWG’s experts break down the science and bring you the details that matter. Their collective research and advocacy are grounded in rigorous, science- and data-driven analysis, with a laser focus on protecting human health and the environment. 

Our team includes PhDs, toxicologists, legal experts, communications and data specialists and many other experts. With their insight, EWG offers the latest information and breakthrough research to help you make better choices for your health. 

This is EWG. 

Areas of Focus

Bill Allayaud

California Director of Government Affairs
Water
Fossil & Nuclear
California

Monica Amarelo

Vice President of Media Relations
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals
California

David Andrews, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist
Water
Sunscreen
Household & Consumer Products
Nanomaterials
PFAS Chemicals

Kaley Beins

Senior Scientist
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products
Toxic Chemicals
Chemical Policy
Pesticides
PFAS Chemicals

Melanie Benesh

Vice President of Government Affairs
Personal Care Products
Toxic Chemicals
Chemical Policy
PFAS Chemicals

Ken Cook

President
Water
Farming & Agriculture
Energy
Chemical Policy
Pesticides

Scott Faber

Senior VP, Government Affairs
Farming & Agriculture
Personal Care Products
Household & Consumer Products
Chemical Policy

Alex Formuzis

Senior VP, Communications and Strategic Campaigns
Farming & Agriculture
Energy
Asbestos
Pesticides

Samara Geller

Senior Director of Cleaning Science
Household & Consumer Products
Cleaning Supplies
BPA

Sarah Graddy

Senior Communications Advisor for Agriculture and Climate
Water
Farming & Agriculture
Subsidies
Toxic Algae
Pesticides

Jared Hayes

Policy Analyst
Food & Farm Workers
Subsidies
PFAS Chemicals

Jessica Hernandez

Energy Policy Director
Energy
Utilities
Federal & State Energy Policy
Fossil & Nuclear
Renewable Energy

Geoff Horsfield

Government Affairs Manager
Farming & Agriculture
Meat and Dairy Alternatives
Factory Farms

Susan Little

Senior Advocate, California Government Affairs
Cosmetics
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Lead
California

Jay Lucey

Legislative Director
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

Iris Myers

Communications Manager
Food
Water
Toxic Algae
Household & Consumer Products
Pesticides

Anne Schechinger

Midwest Director
Farming & Agriculture
Farm Pollution
Subsidies
Toxic Algae

Sydney Swanson

Healthy Living Science Analyst
Food
Household & Consumer Products
Cleaning Supplies
Pesticides

Homer Swei, Ph.D.

Senior VP, Healthy Living Science
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products
Cleaning Supplies
Chemical Policy
The EWG team

In addition to our roster of experts, our team works tirelessly to propel our mission forward and empower you with the information you need to make decisions about your health and your environment.