Monica Amarelo
Monica Amarelo works closely with EWG’s scientists and policy experts to translate complex research into clear, compelling narratives for general and specialist audiences alike. She leads media strategy for EWG’s flagship reports and guides, including the annual Guide to Sunscreens and Tap Water Database, and consumer research on chemicals in personal care products, household cleaners and food.
Monica directs communications on PFAS contamination across all exposure pathways – drinking water, food, soil and consumer products including cosmetics, cookware and textiles – as well as other industrial chemicals and federal chemical policy under the Toxic Substances Control Act. In addition, she supports EWG’s legislative advocacy in California, New York and other states.
Monica also leads communications for the EWG Verified® program.
She is the primary press contact for EWG’s consumer-facing work. Reporters who cover health, science, environment, drinking water and federal chemical policy can contact her for interviews, expert sourcing, on-the-record comment and background briefings.
Before joining EWG, Monica served as a communications director at the Federation of American Scientists and supervised the news and information office of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Reporters should contact Monica for:
- Interviews with EWG scientists, policy analysts and legislative experts
Background briefings on any EWG consumer report, guide or peer-reviewed research finding - Experts on PFAS in drinking water, food and consumer products
Comment on chemicals regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration or state agencies, including California and New York - Coverage of the EWG Verified program and product safety certification
