Contacts in the Office of Pesticide Programs, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division
The Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) is responsible for all regulatory activities associated with biologically-based pesticides and emerging technologies. BPPD activities also include work to reduce pesticide risks by promoting integrated pest management and coordinating the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program.
Please refer all general inquiries to our Ombudsman at [email protected].
- Immediate Office
- Biochemical Pesticides Branch
- Emerging Technologies Branch
- Microbial Pesticides Branch
- Risk Assessment Branch
- Environmental Stewardship Branch
- Center for Integrated Pest Management
Immediate Office
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Le | [email protected] | 202-566-5754 | Director |
| Shannon Borges | [email protected] | 202-566-2422 | Deputy Director |
| Jeannine Kausch | [email protected] | 202-566-1533 | Senior Advisor |
| Elizabeth Milewski | [email protected] | 202-566-1462 | Senior Science Advisor |
Biochemical Pesticides Branch
Registration and risk management for biochemical pesticides (including pheromones) and biochemical plant growth regulators. Enforcement case reviews and 25(b) issues related to biochemical pesticides.
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Hollis | [email protected] | 202-566-2392 | Branch Chief |
| Andrew Bryceland | [email protected] | 202-566-1598 | Product Manager 91 |
| James Parker | [email protected] | 202-566-1594 | Team Leader |
| Gina Burnett | [email protected] | 202-566-1601 | Senior Regulatory Advisor |
Emerging Technologies Branch
Risk management oversight, risk assessment, and policy/rulemaking for products of biotechnology, Wolbachia, genetically engineered mosquitoes, Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs), and insect resistance management. Registration Review for PIPs.
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Mendelsohn | [email protected] | 202-566-2395 | Branch Chief |
| Alan Reynolds | [email protected] | 202-566-1471 | Product Manager 94 |
| Amanda Pierce | [email protected] | 202-566-1470 | Senior Advisor |
| Wiebke Striegel | [email protected] | 202-566-1474 | Senior Scientist |
Microbial Pesticides Branch
Registration of microbial pesticides and registration review for microbial and biochemical pesticides.
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Branch Chief | ||
| Alex Boukedes | [email protected] | 202-566-1511 | Product Manager 92 |
| Marisa Wright | [email protected] | 202-566-2335 | (Acting)Re-Evaluation Team Leader |
| Cody Kendrick | [email protected] | 202-566-1671 | Senior Regulatory Advisor |
Risk Assessment Branch
Risk assessments, including human health and ecological, and product characterization for microbial and biochemical pesticides (excluding PIPs). Science policy for microbial and biochemical pesticides.
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Sinclair | [email protected] | 202-566-1581 | Branch Chief |
| Mark Perry | [email protected] | 202-566-1580 | Risk Assessment Process Leader |
| Cassandra Kirk | [email protected] | 202-566-1463 | Senior Scientist |
| Vacant | Senior Scientist | ||
| Angela Gonzales | [email protected] | 202-566-1570 | Senior Scientist |
| Kathryn Korthauer | [email protected] | 202-566-0615 | Risk Assessment Process Leader |
Environmental Stewardship Branch
Reducing pesticide risk through collaborative, non-regulatory efforts including the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and Center for Integrated Pest Management. Ombudsman services for biopesticides.
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ellis | [email protected] | 202-566-2421 | Branch Chief |
| Jennifer Lemon | [email protected] | 202-566-1589 | Team Leader |
Center for Integrated Pest Management
| Name | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cook | [email protected] | 214-665-9731 | Team Leader |