EWG Experts Available For Interviews

EWG senior staff scientists, attorneys and issue experts have been interviewed on dozens of broadcast news programs in almost every region of the country. They make the case that environmental issues can be explained in plain language and that these issues are important in consumers' lives.

Booking Requests

Please call a member of the EWG Public Affairs Department at 202.667.6982 to make arrangements for an interview.

Ken Cook, President
Cook on 60 Minutes
Cook on Good Morning America
Ken Cook co-founded EWG with Richard Wiles in 1993. In the 15 years since its founding, EWG has earned renown for its innovative, headline-making computer investigations of environmental problems. Prior to founding EWG, Cook served as the Vice President for Policy at the Center for Resource Economics. He also directed press and governmental relations at the World Wildlife Fund and Conservation Foundation. Both Cook and EWG have been the subject of profiles in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Chicago Tribune, Des Moines Register and the National Journal. Ken was recognized as one of Washington's top non-profit lobbyists by The Hill, and also named one of "Agriculture's 100 Most Influential Leaders" by Progressive Farmer. He is a board member of Environmental Media Services, Earth Day Network, and the Amazon Conservation Team. Cook earned BA, BS, and MS degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Renée Sharp, Senior Analyst, California Office
Renée has extensive experience researching the environmental and human health risks from toxic chemical exposures, and can speak effectively and with authority on a range of topics. Her portfolio at EWG includes perchlorate, arsenic, PFOA/teflon, fluoride, flame retardants, hexavalent chromium, and bisphenol A, among others. Renee has also conducted research on agricultural water subsidies, fishing subsidies, and the environmental impacts of electricity generation. Renee holds Masters degree in Biology from Pennsylvania State University, a Bachelors degree in Biology from Rice University, and sits on the External Advisory Committee of the University of California Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program.

Rebecca Sutton, staff scientist, California Office
Rebecca researches a broad range of toxic chemicals in widespread use in the U.S., including hormone-disrupting compounds that contaminate water and people, untested chemicals in cosmetics, air contaminants that form smog, and hazards in the health care industry. Rebecca is a frequent source for reporters and is regularly interviewed on camera for environmental news stories in the Bay Area. Sutton holds a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and has authored numerous papers published in peer-reviewed journals.

Sonya Lunder, Senior Analyst, based in Colorado
Sonya on KSBY 6 Action News
Sonya’s extensive work experience on corruption of science and overall risks to children's health from exposure to toxics and pesticides have made her a frequent source for the media from across the country. In addition, Sonya often field’s reporter’s questions on air quality/standards, vehicle pollution, biomonitoring, and toy safety. Prior to joining EWG, Sonya ran a community health intervention at a Superfund site, and did cancer research for California's Environmental Health Investigations Branch. Sonya holds a Masters of Public Health from University of California, Berkeley in Environmental Health Sciences.

Dusty Horwitt, Senior Public Lands Analyst
Dusty leads EWG's investigations of oil and gas drilling and metal mining on public lands. He has testified before both the House and Senate on mining and public lands issues, and has been quoted or cited in dozens of publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, Denver Post and Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He is a lawyer, former Congressional staff member and journalist. Horwitt is a graduate of Brown University and the Georgetown University Law Center.