Elizabeth I. Blackburn

Elizabeth I. Blackburn is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as a Remedial Project Manager and Co-Chair of the National Association of Remedial Project Managers at the US Environmental Protection Agency since July 2015. In this role, Elizabeth leads site management efforts at a significant superfund site in the Tri-state Mining District, focusing on operable units affected by heavy metals in a diverse community. Prior experience includes roles as RCRA Corrective Action Project Manager, overseeing compliance trends in facility remediation, and serving as the Tribal Waste Management Coordinator for EPA Region 7, providing technical assistance to partner tribes. Elizabeth also contributed to environmental research at the Institute for Policy and Social Research and has a solid academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Kansas.