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Mekela Panditharatne is a Legal Fellow based in the Washington, D.C., office.
Natalie Burr is a Litigation Assistant based in the Northeast office in New York.
Samantha Vega is a Legislative Assistant, based in the Policy & Legislation office in Washington, D.C.
Sarah Elbakri is a Litigation Assistant based in Washington, D.C.
Sarah is an alumna of Northeastern University, holding a B.S. in Environmental Science, with a concentration in Environmental Engineering and a minor in Environmental Studies. Originating from Sudan, she is passionate about environmental justice, public health, and spending time with her friends and family.
Lisa Evans, Senior Counsel, Coal Program: “Every day that millions of tons of toxic waste sit in unlined pits, more and more hazardous chemicals leak into the groundwater.”