Biography: Nichelle Harriott
Nichelle Harriott is the Science and Regulatory Director at Beyond Pesticides. She has earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in chemistry and environmental science at Morgan State University and her Masters of Science (MS) in Environmental Science and Public Policy at George Mason University. She joined Beyond Pesticides in the summer of 2007, having previously worked on several conservation and public health issues. At Beyond Pesticides, Ms. Harriott reviews pesticide substances and their impacts on human and environmental health, as part of a broader effort to provide decision-makers and the general public with information in support of sustainable management of indoor and outdoor environments. She also leads and coordinates the pollinator protection campaign at Beyond Pesticides which has developed several educational materials, policy recommendations, and local legislation and grassroots action. She is responsible for submitting regulatory comments to EPA regarding pesticide registrations and uses, and is the author of several articles and brochures exploring the connection between chemical contaminants and human health.
Nichelle has spent the majority of her professional career working on environmental conservation and chemical pollution issues, having her academic background in this arena. Ms. Harriott works actively on campaigns seeking to protect consumer health via public education, grassroots outreach, and regulatory advocacy in collaboration with other environmental and health organizations. She has also spent time speaking to local schools and communities about public health and environmental related issues.
Materials:
Nichelle Harriott presentation
This event was co-sponsored by The American Bar Association (ABA) SEER Agricultural Management, SEER In-House Committee, SEER Pesticides, Chemical Regulations and Right-to-Know Committee, ABA SEER Science and Technology Committee, and the Environmental Law Institute