Nora Strande

Nora is an intern with the Government Affairs team, focusing on projects related to the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Hailing from Woodbury, MN, she is actively working to regulate PFAS in her community, particularly in the East Metro 3M PFAS Plume.

Driven by the memory of her older sister Amara, who died of cancer shortly after testifying for a ban of non-essential uses of PFAS in Minnesota, Nora has continued the fight against PFAS pollution. As a passionate advocate, she is committed to advancing PFAS legislation, including efforts to elevate Amara’s Law to the federal level and reduce PFAS levels in drinking water across the U.S.

Nora also is a songwriter and singer. She is currently producing four singles that showcase her struggle against PFAS pollution and her journey of coping with the loss of her sister. For Nora, songwriting acts as a personal journal, enabling her to articulate her thoughts and emotions as she navigates her experiences.