Environmental Justice Council Members
Apply today! Join the Environmental Justice Council
The Environmental Justice Council has six vacant seats including three Community representatives, two Tribal seats and one youth seat (age 18-25). These are Governor-appointed seats. You can find more information on how to apply on our homepage. We encourage people with lived experience to apply. If you have questions about applying or need support with your application email us at envjustice@ejc.wa.gov.
Council Members
Nichole Banegas
Seat: Representative of a business that is regulated by a covered agency and whose ordinary business conditions are significantly affected by the actions of at least one other covered agency
First Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 08/24/2023
Term Ends: 07/25/2027
Maria Batayola
Seat: Community representative
Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 02/04/2026
Term Ends: 07/25/2029
Tatiana Brown
Seat: Community representative
Term Began: 3/14/2024
Reappointed: 02/04/2026
Term Ends: 07/25/2029
The Honorable Jarred-Michael Erickson
Seat: Member representing Tribal communities from Eastern Washington
First Term Began: 02/11/2022
Reappointed: 04/09/2024
Term Ends: 07/25/2027
Cristina González Torres
Seat: Community representative
Term Began: 12/19/2024
Reappointed: 02/04/2026
Term Ends: 07/25/2029
David Mendoza
Seat: Representative at large, the nomination of which is based upon applied and demonstrated work and focus on environmental justice
First Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 08/24/2023
Term Ends: 07/25/2027
Esther Min, PhD, MPH
Seat: Environmental justice practitioner or academic to serve as environmental justice expert
First Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 08/24/2023
Term Ends: 07/25/2027
Todd Mitchell
Seat: Representative who is a member or officer of a union representing workers in the building and construction trades
First Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 08/24/2023
Term Ends: 07/25/2027
Faaluaina Pritchard
Seat: Community representative
Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 02/10/2026
Term Ends: 07/25/2029
Running-Grass
Seat: Environmental justice practitioner or academic to serve as environmental justice expert
First Term Began: 01/06/2022
Reappointed: 08/24/2023
Term Ends: 07/25/2027
The Honorable Jeremy Wilbur
Seat: Member representing Tribal communities from Western Washington
Term Began: 3/14/2024
Term Ends: 7/25/2025
State Agency Members of the Council
Jennifer Grove
Agency: Washington State Department of Commerce
Title: Assistant Director, Energy Division
Lauren Jenks
Agency: Washington State Department of Health
Title: Assistant Secretary, Environmental Public Health Division
Nicole Johnson
Agency: Washington State Department of Agriculture
Title: Equity Policy Advisor
Jerry Rivero
Agency: Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Title: Director of Equity and Environmental Justice
Emilie Litsinger
Agency: Puget Sound Partnership
Title: Director of Implementation
Ahmer Nizam
Agency: Washington State Department of Transportation
Title: Environmental Services Director
Millie Piazza
Agency: Washington State Department of Ecology
Title: Office of Equity & Environmental Justice Manager