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Joining the Toxics Team
I love learning new things every day because it allows me to make better choices and better informs my future decisions. Derek Bok, the former president of Harvard University, once said “if you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”
Toxic Injustice and the Power of Personal Stories
People often ask me, “What do you like best about working for Clean Water Action,” and my answer is always the same: the people. For me, the most rewarding aspect of my job is connecting with folks on the diverse experiences that drive our efforts for progressive change. We all suffer the impacts of environmental degradation (some more profoundly than others), and we all have unique stories to share. Whether incensing, inspiring, or downright heartbreaking, these personal stories have the power to unite us as we find common ground from which to build solutions. Story sharing allows us to think
Cindy Luppi
Cindy has worked with Clean Water Action since 1994, helping to coordinate a number of coalitions and community-based efforts to reduce pollution and promote an equitable, sustainable economy. She supervises and supports Clean Water's state campaigns in New England and across the country, working to build grassroots power and work together toward a healthier, more just tomorrow for all communities. She sits on a broad range of steering committees and boards, from national chemical reform efforts to local grassroots groups in Massachusetts. Among other clean energy and climate initiatives, she
Elizabeth Saunders
Elizabeth joined Clean Water Action in 2001, shortly after graduating from college, and became the Massachusetts State Director in 2012. In her early years with the organization, she fought to virtually eliminate mercury pollution in the Commonwealth and helped build the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow coalition which has been fighting to protect our health and environment from toxic chemicals for over 20 years. Her expertise and advocacy in the areas of environmental health and zero waste have contributed to many victories, and she is most proud of leading Clean Water’s successful 8-year