Jessica Hernandez

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Policy Director

Jessica Hernandez leads EWG’s chemical policy priorities in D.C. including PFAS and food chemicals, among other issues, and works with the Government Affairs team on legislative analysis and outreach to Capitol Hill, the White House, and federal agencies. Before joining EWG, she worked in the Senate as the lead energy and environmental advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). Hernandez also previously worked in the House of Representatives for Rep. Albio Sires (D-N.J.) as a legislative assistant. She holds bachelor’s degrees in both economics and political science from Quinnipiac University.

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It’s up to states like NY to keep us safe. You can have the food you want without the chemicals you hate.

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Jessica Hernandez
Daily Mail

The industry cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the real-world harm it is causing or greenwash the problem away.

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Common Dreams