The Center provides a forum for the identification of important policy issues in the Tri-state area, for reasoned discussion of these issues among the major stakeholders (industry, academia, environmentalists, community leaders, government officials and the public) and assistance to policy makers in arriving at scientifically sound and politically viable decisions.

Current interests of the EPC include outreach to communities affected by toxic chemicals, obesity and the built environment, and the health impacts of urban sprawl.

The Center also provides translation of scientific environmental findings into materials more easily understood by the public and decision-makers.

Joyce Martin, Director, is an attorney who previously served as Chief Counsel to the former Governor of Indiana. She also served as the Governor’s top advisor on environment and energy, and worked as Senior Enforcement Counsel in the Air Enforcement Division of the U.S. EPA. (513) 558-0057

Jim Flessa, Research Associate, has 19 years of experience in program outreach, education and organization. He is also program coordinator for the University of Cincinnati Breast Cancer & the Environment Research Center, funded by NCI and NIEHS.  (513) 558-0105