Tom Cormons

Tom Cormons serves as an inaugural appointee to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, contributing to the development and advancement of federal policies and initiatives, including those outlined in President Biden's Executive Order 14008. Since October 2007, Tom Cormons has been the Executive Director of Appalachian Voices, where responsibilities include leading the strategic vision and engaging with officials to shape priorities. Prior positions include Deputy Director of Programs and Virginia Director at the Piedmont Environmental Council, along with various law clerk roles at the Southern Environmental Law Center, U.S. Department of Justice, and others. Tom Cormons holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political and Social Thought from the University of Virginia.