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

Areas of Focus

Monica Amarelo

Vice President, Media Relations
Water
Personal Care Products
Sunscreen
Household & Consumer Products
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals
Defense Communities

David Andrews, Ph.D.

Acting Chief Science Officer
Water
Sunscreen
Household & Consumer Products
Nanomaterials
PFAS Chemicals

Kaley Beins, MPH

Director, Ingredient Safety
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products
Toxic Chemicals
Chemical Policy
PFAS Chemicals

Melanie Benesh

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

Ken Cook

President
Water
Farming & Agriculture
Energy
Chemical Policy
Pesticides

JR Culpepper

Communications Manager
Water
Energy
Nanomaterials
PFAS Chemicals

Sydney Evans, MPH

Senior Science Analyst, Data Science Research
Water
Pesticides
PFAS Chemicals

Scott Faber

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

Alex Formuzis

Senior Vice President, Communications & Strategic Campaigns
Farming & Agriculture
Energy
Asbestos
Pesticides
California

Alexa Friedman, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Family Health
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals

Jared Hayes

Senior Policy Analyst
Food & Farm Workers
Farm Subsidies
PFAS Chemicals

Geoff Horsfield

Legislative Director
Farming & Agriculture
Meat and Dairy Alternatives
Factory Farms

Susan Little

California Legislative Director
Cosmetics
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Lead
California

Jocelyn Lyle

Executive Vice President, Mission and Partnerships
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products

Aya Matsumoto

Director, Program Growth & Development, EWG Verified®
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Sunscreen
Household & Consumer Products
Cleaning Supplies

Iris Myers

Senior Communications Manager
Food
Personal Care Products
Household & Consumer Products
Food Chemicals
Pesticides

Kali Rauhe

Science Analyst
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Sunscreen

Anne Schechinger

Midwest Director
Water
Farming & Agriculture
Farm Pollution
Farm Subsidies

Sydney Swanson

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

Lauren Sweet Duffy, Ph.D.

Senior Director, EWG Verified®
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products
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.