Day Two: April 4, 2013 The EPA’s panel followed with focus on its Superfund program and building community capacity through its technical assistance programs. The nal panel of the day was an in-depth discussion on building safe, healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities; the mistakes people make, and the importance of EJ and the tools and resources that support it. Concurrent with the Day Two panels was face-to-face EJ training conducted by Mustafa Ali, Associate Director, Ofce of Environmental Justice, and the EPA Capacity Building Tools training, sponsored by associates from Skeo Solutions. Included in the lineup was the middle school EJ competition, sponsored by the Patriots Technology Training Center and DOE. Day Two was capped off with a special program and reception celebrating the 20th Anniversary of EPA’s Ofce of Environmental Justice. The attendees heard from environmental pioneers and others working in EJ, including Cynthia Giles, Lisa Garcia, Melinda Downing, Charles Lee, Vernice Miller-Travis, Matthew Tejada, Daria Neal, Marva King, and Deeohn Ferris. Honored or recognized during the program were Dr. Mildred McClain, the late Hazel Johnson, former EPA Director Lisa Jackson, Dr. Clarice Gaylord, and Renee Goins.
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