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Contacts in the Office of Pesticide Programs, Health Effects Division

HED is responsible for reviewing and validating data on properties and effects of pesticides, as well as, characterizing and assessing exposure and risks to humans.

On this page:
  • Immediate Office
  • Risk Assessment Branch I
  • Risk Assessment Branch II
  • Risk Assessment Branch III
  • Risk Assessment Branch IV
  • Risk Assessment Branch V
  • Risk Assessment Branch VI
  • Chemistry and Exposure Branch

Immediate Office

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Dana Vogelvogel.dana@epa.govDirector
Gregory Akermanakerman.gregory@epa.govAssociate Director
Dana Spatzspatz.dana@epa.govActing Deputy Director
Elizabeth Mendezmendez.elizabeth@epa.govSenior Scientist, Toxicology
Cecilia Tantan.cecilia@epa.govSenior Scientist, Pharmacokinetics Specialist
Jason Lambertlambert.jason@epa.govSenior Advisor, Toxicology

Risk Assessment Branch I

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Rosanna Louie-Juzwiaklouie-juzwiak.rosanna@epa.gov Branch Chief

Risk Assessment Branch II

NameEmailPhoneArea of Responsibility
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Risk Assessment Branch III

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Tom Moriartymoriarty.thomas@epa.govBranch Chief

Risk Assessment Branch IV

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Shalu Shelatshelat.shalu@epa.govBranch Chief

Risk Assessment Branch V

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Kelly Lowelowe.kelly@epa.govBranch Chief

Risk Assessment Branch VI

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Rick Fehirfehir.richard@epa.gov Branch Chief

Chemistry and Exposure Branch

NameEmailArea of Responsibility
Matt Crowleycrowley.matthew@epa.govBranch Chief

Pesticide Contacts

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Last updated on January 7, 2026
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