Kelly Witter
Kelly is an Environmental Engineer and Director of EPA's Community Engagement & STEM Education Program in Research Triangle Park, NC. Kelly initiated the Program in 2003 to increase communication of EPA science to students, educators, and the public with the goal of increasing the public's knowledge on how protecting the environment protects human health. Kelly focuses on STEM outreach in low-income schools (i.e., 50%+ free/reduced lunch) to help close the opportunity gap and build capacity for a more diverse workforce. She especially enjoys sharing hands-on activities that communicate EPA science, including the Health Benefits of Ecosystems and Generate: The Game of Energy Choices, with students of all ages to increase their awareness of how they can make a difference in protecting the environment and human health.
Kelly has worked in EPA's Office of Research and Development in RTP since 1987. She has a B.S. in Geology and Math, M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and MBA, all from Duke University. She is an N.C. Certified Environmental Educator, a Leadership Triangle Goodmon Fellow, and the proud mom of three kids. During her career at EPA, Kelly has researched indoor air quality, pollution prevention, and human exposure. Kelly has also served as the EPA-RTP Federal Woman's Program Manager, Vice Chair for the National EPA Federal Women's Program, and Chair of EPA-RTP Women in Science & Engineering. In 2019, Kelly was an Embassy Science Fellow in Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina where she enjoyed sharing STEM outreach with students, educators, and NGOs. Previously, she worked as a Field Engineer in Colorado testing soils and concrete on construction sites.
Presentation | Audience | Duration | Availability |
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Careers at EPA | Grades K-12, University | Flexible | Weekdays |
Improving Air Quality in Sarajevo through STEM Education | Grades 6-12, University, Adult | Flexible | Weekdays |
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