Andrew B. Kreider

Served as the union's television, radio, and print media spokesperson for a nationally-coordinated Solidarity Walk; developed strategy for sustaining new relationships with key Philadelphia-area media outlets and reporters, resulting in several follow-up stories about community impacts due to EPA grant cancellations and staff reductions; generated extensive press coverage of follow-up First Amendment rally at EPA Region 3.

Expertly managed a staff of a dozen public affairs specialists; oversaw all traditional and social media content and products including press releases, posts, and senior management quotes and talking points; coordinated public events and press conferences; established and maintained mutually-beneficial media relationships; implemented new State-specific communications and government relations strategy.

Confidently led a team of five government liaisons; personally coordinated EPA relationships with U.S. Senate and House offices representing the States of DE, MD, PA, WV, and D.C.; facilitated senior management interactions with State cabinet-level environmental Secretaries; served as primary point of contact for all State, county, and local elected officials engaging with EPA.

Launched and coordinated a new regional workgroup focused on integrating EJ across all EPA programs; managed $1 million+ in grants and interagency agreements; led EPA engagement with coal and power plant communities across Appalachia, focused on economic revitalization, access to clean drinking water, and improved wastewater management.

Consistently led a team of staff and interns responsible for the promotion and implementation of all EPA energy efficiency and renewable energy programs across the mid-Atlantic, including ENERGY STAR, the Green Power Partnership, GreenChill, the Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program, and Burnwise; presented on these programs at regional and national conferences and webinars; provided hands-on technical expertise and training to individuals, schools, local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector.