Find an Environmental Expert
Have a question? HEC’s policy directors are experts in a wide range of environmental issues. For general inquiries, please use our contact form below.
Sam Carpenter – Executive Director
scarpenter@hecweb.org and 317-812-1701
David Van Gilder – Senior Policy and Legal Director
dvangilder@hecweb.org and (317) 685-8800, ext. 1006
Areas of Expertise: forestry, land use, transit, clean air, coal ash, public policy process
Paula Brooks – Environmental Justice Director
pbrooks@hecweb.org and (317) 685-8800, ext. 1013
Areas of Expertise: environmental justice, land use and zoning, climate/energy justice, community engagement, community organizing, local and state government, planning
Toby Days – Sustainable Agriculture Director
tdays@hecweb.org and (317) 981-3215, ext. 1033
Areas of Expertise: agriculture, forestry, conservation programs & funding, soil health, water & wastewater treatment, water quality
Jocelyn Keranen – Environmental Health Director
jkeranen@hecweb.org and (317)-685-8800, ext. 1008
Areas of Expertise: public health, lead poisoning, healthy housing, community-based research, and data interpretation