Carolyn A. Lin, professor in the Department of Communication, leads new regional environmental justice center as the director of the Environmental Justice Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center (EJ-TCTAC). In close partnership with the EPA, the University of Connecticut will provide critical support to communities throughout New England.

The EJ-TCTAC team includes associate directors Rupal Parekh, assistant professor in the School of Social Work; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, assistant research professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering; Diego Cerrai, assistant professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering; and Chris Newell, the director of Native American Cultural Programs as the tribal liaison.

Read more at UConn Today, "UConn, EPA Launch Regional Environmental Justice Center"